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*** EYA will be hosting an in-person Design Update on Monday, October 2 to reveal an updated proposal for the AT&T site ***
EYA, LLC, a developer based out of Bethesda, MD, has proposed the current plan for AT&T site development. They are responsible for dozens of townhome and Mosaic-type communities all over the metro area. The land itself is currently owned by the Carlyle Group, a massive, DC-based private equity fund. Neither the developer nor the property owner have any ties to Oakton. Once they redevelop the land, they will move onto other projects and we, the residents of Oakton, will have to live with whatever they leave behind.
But good news --- EYA can’t unilaterally build on the AT&T land.
In order for any development to occur, the Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan must be amended. And residents of Oakton can have a say in that process.
What’s in the Current Proposal?
EYA has provided more details about their plan, though there has been incredible inconsistency in the message they've shared with HOAs and others in our area. According to them, their development would add -
1200 -1500 residential units = 300 townhomes (4-stories likely), and 900 apartments/condos split between three mid-rise apartment buildings (7-stories apiece).
Some of these could be for seniors and/or affordable housing.
80,000SF of additional retail.
One smaller office building for the remaining AT&T employees.
A small grocer.
Two parking garages and a separate a parking lot.
New roads criss-crossing the property.
A new traffic light on Jermantown Rd before the Chain Bridge Rd intersection.
What would this mean for Oakton?
Many more cars, more dangerous pedestrian-vehicle interactions.
Less open space, less green space.
Overcrowding both in our community and at Oakton ES and Oakton HS.
Important Links.
Learn more about the SSPA process to amend the Comprehensive Plan.
COMING SOON. Investigate other EYA properties.
March 23 Meeting Info. Select “PC Public Workshops” and then open the menu for March 23.