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Friday, April 12, 2013

Visions for Vacancies: Huntington Club Condos

Tell us what you want to see in the new condo's retail space.

The Huntington Club Condominiums will get a complete overhaul in the next few years, including retail space. The Huntington Club Condominiums are located at 2601 Indian Drive in Alexandria. The Comprehensive Plan amendment allowing for the redevelopment of the site was approved by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in February. The comprehensive plan amendment language allows for mixed use redevelopment to include residential, office, retail, and possible hotel with a total development of 2.5 million square feet.   Huntington Club Condominium President Ross Irwin told Patch there is no fixed timeline for the project as of now. The Board of Directors is working towards an RFP late this year or in early 2014. "Negotiation of a contract …

ET1221

2:48 pm on Friday, April 12, 2013

A Trader Joe's would be wonderful, but I agree with Carol, the Kathy's Corner Hallmark at Belle View is really missed! The closest Hallmark I can find is at Bradlee Shopping Center, not very convenient at all. We are also dearly missing our recently departed children's consignment shop, Kid's Again, in Hollin Hall.   more ›

Friday, March 22, 2013

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Visions for Vacancies: Sun Sew Vac

What would you like to see in this vacant storefront?

This storefront previously occupied by Sun Sew Vac is located in the Mount Vernon Plaza shopping center at 7732-A Richmond Hwy.  The storefront is located between Domino's Pizza and Chevy's in the Mount Vernon Plaza. The shopping center also includes Noodles and Co., TJ MAXX, Home Depot, and Starbucks. Sun Sew Vac closed its Mount Vernon Plaza location on Saturday and relocated next door. The new store reopened on Tuesday and is located next to the Gold's Gym on Richmond Hwy. So, what would you like to see occupy this storefront? Is there a type of business you think our community needs?  Take our poll or tell us in the comments!

Thursday, March 7, 2013

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Visions for Vacancies: Mount Vernon Plaza Storefront

What would you like to see in this vacant storefront?

This storefront is located in the Mount Vernon Plaza shopping center at 7696 Richmond Highway. The storefront used to serve as an office for the Islamic Circle of North America. What would you like to see in the space? Take our poll or tell us in the comments below.

Friday, March 1, 2013

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Visions for Vacancies: Pep Boys

What would you like to see in this vacant storefront on Route 1?

This storefront previously occupied by Pep Boys Auto Parts is located at 7812 Richmond Hwy. in the Mount Vernon Crossroads shopping center. Pep Boys relocated to a larger retail space next door in November 2012. What would you like to see go into the Pep Boys space? Take our poll or tell us in the comments below. Sign up for the Greater Alexandria Patch newsletter for more business news.

Sherwood Patron

6:13 pm on Sunday, March 24, 2013

Tear it down. There's too much visual pollution on Rt. 1, and they keep building more! Why don't some of these new businesses locate in an existing store front rather than breaking ground on a whole new building. I will never understand why we can't have some well maintained green space and use the buildings we already have.   more ›

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Visions for Vacancies: Office Depot

What do you think should open in this vacant storefront?

This storefront that will soon be vacated by Office Depot is located in the Beacon Mall shopping center at 6700 Richmond Highway. Office Depot will be closing in February and relocating to the former Eckerd storefront at 6211 North Kings Highway. What would you like to see in the Office Depot retail space after it closes? Take our poll or tell us in the comments below.

Monday, January 7, 2013

Visions for Vacancies: HomeGoods

What would you like to see at the HomeGoods location?

This storefront previously occupied by HomeGoods is located in the Mount Vernon Crossroads shopping center at 7800 Richmond Highway. HomeGoods opened in the spring of 2011 and will close for good on Jan. 12. The space used to be home to an A.J. Wright discount store. What would you like to see in the HomeGoods retail space after it closes? Take our poll or tell us in the comments below.

Dan

9:54 am on Wednesday, January 9, 2013

+1 for high end grocery. wegman's is taking too long and mulligan rd / todd rd seems like it will never be finished. don't see the need for harbor freight (as much as i love them), we already have a home depot and a lowes.   more ›

Thursday, May 17, 2012

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Visions for Vacancies: Sacramento Veterinary Center

This former animal clinic space is looking for a new tenant. What do you want to see open here?

This storefront was previously occupied by Sacramento Veterinary Center, an animal hospital. It is located in the Sacramento shopping center in the 8700 block of Richmond Highway just north of the intersection of Mt. Vernon Memorial Highway. The business has been vacant since last year. There is plenty of parking and there are a few restaurants, including Vinito's Pizza, nearby. County officials and local business organizations are not aware of any plans for the site. Calls to the leasing agents were not returned. So, what would you like to see occupy this storefront? Is there a type of business you think our community needs?  Take our poll or tell us in the comments!

Thursday, May 3, 2012

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Visions for Vacancies: Storefront on Richmond Highway

What type of business would you like to see locate to this vacant storefront?

This storefront was previously occupied by St. Clair, a former appliance distribution company. The building is next to the Kings Crossing development, which currently includes a Wal-Mart and a Chuck E. Cheese.  The shopping center is on Richmond Highway across the street from the vacant Rite Aid.  County officials and local business organizations are not aware of any plans for the site. Calls to the leasing agents were not returned. So, what would you like to see occupy this storefront? Is there a type of business you think our community needs?  Take our poll or tell us in the comments!

Holly

9:30 am on Saturday, March 2, 2013

YMCA, sport rock, laser tag, Dave & Buster's, somewhere to have fun, parties for adults or kids.   more ›

Thursday, April 26, 2012

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Visions for Vacancies: Asian Market

What would you like to see in this vacant storefront in Mount Vernon?

This storefront was previously occupied by Asian Market in the Cooper Center shopping plaza. The shopping center includes Wingstop, CT Nails, and Bridals by Natalie. The shopping center is on Route 1 across the street from the Sacramento Center.  County officials and local business organizations are not aware of any plans for the site. Calls to the leasing agents were not returned. So, what would you like to see occupy this storefront? Is there a type of business you think our community needs?  Take our poll or tell us in the comments!

Holly

9:34 am on Saturday, March 2, 2013

studio for parents and children, Clay Cafe, etc.   more ›

Thursday, April 19, 2012

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Visions for Vacancies: TT&A Travel

What would you like to see in this vacant storefront in Mount Vernon?

This storefront was previously occupied by TT&A Travel Agency in the Pear Tree Village shopping center, which also includes Solo Flooring, a dry cleaner, and more. The Best Western is close by, as is the Rent-a-Wreck. The shopping center is on Route 1 just north of where Mount Vernon Memorial Highway intersects with Richmond Highway. County officials and local business organizations are not aware of any plans for the site. Calls to the leasing agents were not returned. So, what would you like to see occupy this storefront? Is there a type of business you think our community needs?  Take our poll or tell us in the comments!

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