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Ballston Quarter Delays Opening to Late October

Published September 19, 2018 at 10:45AM | Updated September 19, 2018 at 6:05PM

Ballston Quarter construction from Wilson Blvd

The developer behind Ballston Quarter is now promising a grand opening late next month, a minor departure from the September date originally targeted for the revamped Ballston Common Mall to begin welcoming customers once more.

Forest City is now targeting Oct. 25 for the development to open its doors “barring any unforeseen delays,” Forest City Regional Director of Marketing Jill Fredrick told ARLnow, via a PR rep. The bevy of restaurants and retailers set to call Ballston Quarter home won’t open all at once, but on a “rolling basis” over the next nine months, Fredrick added.

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By ARLnow.com

Published September 19, 2018 at 8:45AM | Updated September 19, 2018 at 9:03AM

Another Chase Branch Coming to Arlington — Following its purchase of the former Walgreens in Clarendon, JPMorgan Chase is now planning a second bank branch in Arlington. The new branch will reportedly be located at the northwest corner of N. Randolph Street and Wilson Boulevard in Ballston. [Washington Business Journal]

Preservationists Eye Local Log Cabin — “A retired florist, Cal Marcey is worried over possible destruction of one of Arlington’s remaining log cabins, to which his ancestors have ties. A new owner has purchased the early-19th century Birchwood cabin at N. Wakefield and 26th sts., and the plans — renovation versus teardown — are unclear.” [Falls Church News-Press]

TechSpace Opens New Ballston Quarter Location

Published September 18, 2018 at 12:45PM

TechSpace Ballston

TechSpace, a national shared office space and coworking operator with offices across the US, recently opened a new location in the Ballston quarter.

TechSpace provides elegant, private office space environments that allow businesses to create their own cultures and identities while leveraging communal experiences to enhance the well-being of employees.

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Ballston-Based Coffee Bar Eyes Expansion Throughout D.C. Region

By Vernon Miles

Published September 17, 2018 at 12:45PM | Updated September 17, 2018 at 2:15PM

Sponsored by Monday Properties and written by ARLnow.com, Startup Monday is a weekly column that profiles Arlington-based startups and their founders, plus other local technology happenings. The Ground Floor, Monday’s office space for young companies in Rosslyn, is now open. The Metro-accessible space features a 5,000-square-foot common area that includes a kitchen, lounge area, collaborative meeting spaces, and a stage for formal presentations.

(Updated at 2:10 p.m.) Republik Coffee Bar was founded out of frustration.

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New Domino’s Could Be on the Way for Ballston

By Alex Koma

Published September 17, 2018 at 10:45AM

A new Domino’s Pizza location could soon be on the way for Ballston.

The County Board is set to sign off this weekend on a use permit for the pizza chain to open up a new shop at 550 N. Quincy Street. The location is adjacent to a Jimmy John’s, just near the Founders Square development.

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By ARLnow.com

Published September 17, 2018 at 8:55AM

Flash Flood Watch Issued for Arlington — Arlington, D.C. and points west are under a Flash Flood Watch today, starting at 10 a.m., as the remnants of Hurricane Florence drop heavy rain on the area. [Twitter]

New Food Distribution Site in Ballston — “The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) has joined with the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) to open a new food-distribution site at The Springs, an apartment complex in the Ballston area. The site will distribute food on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m., and will serve eligible residents from the apartment as well as neighboring APAH communities.” [InsideNova]

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Capitals Kick Off Training Camp Today in Ballston

By Alex Koma

Published September 14, 2018 at 3:45PM

MedStar Capitals Iceplex (via Monumental Sports and Entertainment)

The defending Stanley Cup champions have returned to the ice — in Arlington, at least.

The Washington Capitals kicked off training camp today (Friday) at the newly christened MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Ballston.

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Plans Coming Together for Redevelopment of Ballston Harris Teeter

By Alex Koma

Published September 4, 2018 at 9:45AM

A rendering of a redeveloped Harris Teeter, seen from along N. Glebe Road.

Plans seem to be taking shape for a full redevelopment of the Harris Teeter and adjacent Mercedes Benz dealership lot in Ballston.

The grocery store’s owners are hoping to team up with a Georgia-based developer to build 700 residential units on the property with 83,600 square feet of retail on the ground floor of two buildings, including a newly renovated Harris Teeter store to replace the existing location.

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Report: Crystal City Leads D.C. Region in Winning Business Relocations

By Alex Koma

Published August 30, 2018 at 10:45AM

WeWork / WeLive in Crystal City, in 2016 (file photo)

Crystal City has convinced more businesses to move to the area from elsewhere in the D.C. region than any other neighborhood since 2014, according to new research.

New data compiled by the commercial real estate consulting firm Jones Lang LaSalle shows that Crystal City has convinced a total of 32 office tenants to move to the area over the last four years, including 20 previously based in D.C. and the remaining 12 from other parts of Northern Virginia.

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Shake Shack in Ballston Nears Opening Later This Year

By Vernon Miles

Published August 28, 2018 at 3:55PM | Updated September 6, 2018 at 4:44PM

Progress is being made at the new Shake Shack in the Ballston Exchange.

The fast food burger chain will be joining We, The Pizza, Philz Coffee and Cava as the ground floor retail of the newly renovated building at 4201 Wilson Blvd.

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Report: Residential Development Surged in Arlington This Spring

By Alex Koma

Published August 20, 2018 at 4:45PM

Construction at 750 N. Glebe Road, to include apartments and an onsite Target

Arlington added more homes this spring than it has during any three-month period dating back to last summer, according to a new county report.

Between April 1 and June 30, the county saw construction work wrap up on a total of 278 new homes, including 236 apartments and townhomes and 42 single-family homes. The county totaled up these latest numbers as part of a quarterly analysis of development in Arlington.

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‘Experiential’ Art Venue, Spanish Restaurant Headed to Ballston Quarter

By Vernon Miles

Published August 16, 2018 at 4:15PM | Updated August 16, 2018 at 6:17PM

Ballston Quarter rendering (courtesy photo)

(Updated at 5:55 p.m.) A Spanish restaurant and an “experiential” art venue with a bar are among the new Ballston Quarter mall tenants announced today.

The occupants will join a first group of restaurants and retail announced for Ballston Quarter earlier this year. The redeveloped shopping center is planning to hold is grand re-opening this fall.