Fairfax County has selected the Georgelas Group to partner with them to form a plan, the Tysons Demonstration Project, to illustrate the future development of Tysons Corner.   The Tysons Demonstration Project will consist of hundreds of community planning meetings, and will reflect five years of planning.   First and foremost to turning this vision into a reality is good urban planning.  All factors must be considered, such as the effect the project will have on the immediate community and the surrounding environment. How a design functions within the community must be considered. The Corporate Office Centre at Tysons II and the 1861 International Drive buildings are perfect examples of good urban planning.   The plan hopes to accomplish a Tysons Corner community that is connected to ... 12/23/2011

If you are over the age of 65 or permanently disabled, Fairfax County has a Real Estate Tax program that will reduce the amount of taxes that you are required to pay on your residence.   Annually, this program  helps approximately 8,000 residents save around $24 Million in property taxes!   If you are a first time applicant, the deadline for filing your application is December 31 of the year you are requesting relief.  If you are a returning applicant, your filing time is from January 1 through April 1.    There are exceptions for extending your filing time.  If you are a first time filer or suffered a hardship and did not file for 2010, you will have until December 31, 2011 to file.    Here are the requirements that must be met to file for the real estate tax relief.   ·        The hom... 12/10/2011

Rick Green, the manager of the new  Microsoft store in Tysons Corner, stated that Tysons Corner was selected for its first East Coast store, "because this is where the growth is." Microsoft opened its fourteenth store in Tysons Corner Center on November 17, 2011. Since the first 200 people in line received wrist bands for a meet and greet with Joe Jonas along with two complimentary, premier-viewing tickets to a Joe Jonas concert to be held on November 19th; lines started forming on Wednesday to attend the Thursday grand opening!  The meet and greet with Joe Jonas was held at a roped-off section of the new store following his concert. Don't confuse the newest Microsoft store with the first Apple Store that opened in Tysons Corner in 2001.  Yes, Apple opened its first two stores on the sa... 11/26/2011

Well, it's that time of year ... the beginning of the holiday season.  Thanksgiving is right around the corner on November 24. Right here in Tysons Corner, there are may ways to celebrate. Thanksgiving is a holiday that is encased in family tradition.  It is a time to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for. Thanksgiving is also a lot of work!  First, there is all of the cooking ... sometimes a couple days worth of cooking. Even for those who really enjoy cooking, does anyone really enjoy cleaning up that kitchen? So, this year why not give the cooks and cleaner-uppers a real treat...go out for dinner.  Say thank you to all of those who have made past Thanksgivings such a special holiday, by treating them to a Thanksgiving feast at one of Virginia's local restaurants.  Clyde's Re... 11/13/2011

If you love animals and volunteering, the Humane Society of Fairfax County needs you!  If you can't give of your time, donations are always welcomed.  The Humane Society of Fairfax County is a non-profit organization dedicated to both domestic and wild animals.  Their goal is to ensure that animals are protected from abuse, neglect, cruelty, and abandonment.  They provide shelter, food, and love to those animals in need.  They also provide help to loving pet owners who need assistance by providing free pet food and pet care items through their Ani-Meals pantry.  The Ani-Meals pantry is available to all Fairfax County residents who have fallen on tough economic times.  This wonderful program allows the pet to stay in their loving home with their family, and keeps the pet from being place... 10/01/2011

1775 Tysons Boulevard is currently under construction and is located in the prestigious Corporate Office Centre at Tysons II. The Corporate Office Centre at Tysons II is an award winning development.  It is home to the Lillian Court luxury condominiums, Tysons Galleria II, The Ritz-Carlton, and to the following office buildings: 1600 Tysons Boulevard, 1650 Tysons Boulevard, 1750 Tysons Boulevard, and 1800 Tysons Boulevard. 1775 Tysons Boulevard is the fifth office building within the mixed-use development. It is an 18-story 476,000 square foot state-of-the-art office tower. 1775 Tysons Boulevard is considered to be one of the most accessible office buildings in the Tyson Corner Region.  It is located within one block of the Metro Silver Line Station and it will be adjacent to the Westpa... 09/17/2011

The Martin Luther King Memorial dedication is scheduled for August 28, 2011 in Washington, DC, just a few miles from Tysons Corner.  On this same day 48 years ago, Dr. King gave one of the most famous speeches in American history:  “I Have a Dream,”  on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.  The memorial site is one of the most prestigious locations on the National Mall grounds.  It will be between the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials and adjacent to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial. There will be a pre-dedication concert that will begin at 10:00 a.m.  The dedication ceremony will start at 11:00 a.m.  A final concert is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. For two days prior, you can hear Dr. King honored in song and enjoy civil rights-inspired cruises on the Potomac.   There are also many other speci... 08/06/2011