Two miles of Arlington's waterfront have become the epicenter of local commercial real estate as Amazon prepares to move to what will become National Landing. Investments in office buildings, residential, infrastructure and from local governments are pouring in to reshape the area into a 24-hour neighborhood.
How much do you know about construction, leasing and development in National Landing?
1
What beloved television station signed a lease for a new 120K SF office in Crystal City, where it has been based since 2006?
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That's right! PBS has been headquartered at 2100 Crystal Drive since 2006. But in January, PBS signed a 15-year lease for 120K SF at 1225 South Clark St., closer to where Amazon's future headquarters will be.
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So close! PBS has been headquartered at 2100 Crystal Drive since 2006. But in January, PBS signed a 15-year lease for 120K SF at 1225 South Clark St., closer to where Amazon's future headquarters will be.
2
Fill in the blanks: Amazon plans to initially lease _______SF of office space in National Landing. Their eventual headquarters will total _______ SF.
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Amazon is planning to lease 500K SF in various offices around the Crystal City area, but is planning a new, 4M SF headquarters in Pentagon City.
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Amazon is planning to lease 500K SF in various offices around the Crystal City area, but is planning a new, 4M SF headquarters in Pentagon City.
3
Which of these neighborhoods is NOT part of National Landing?
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National Landing comprises Crystal City, Pentagon City and Potomac Yard. Potomac West is a neighborhood slightly inland of Potomac Yard.
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National Landing comprises Crystal City, Pentagon City and Potomac Yard. Potomac West is a neighborhood slightly inland of Potomac Yard.
4
What is Virginia Tech's mascot?
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Go Hokies! This wasn't even in our neighborhood guide. You must know Virginia pretty well.
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Go Hokies! This wasn't even in our neighborhood guide, so no points taken off for wrong answers.
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What high-end cinema chain will anchor JBG Smith’s Central District Retail development?
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Alamo Drafthouse is known for enforcing strict moviegoing etiquette. You can order a beer to your seat, but you can also get kicked out for talking or using your cellphone. And be sure to show up on time, because you won't be allowed in after the previews end.
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Alamo Drafthouse is known for enforcing strict moviegoing etiquette. You can order a beer to your seat, but you can also get kicked out for talking or using your cellphone. And be sure to show up on time, because you won't be allowed in after the previews end.
6
Which of the following is a development owned by Kimco Realty?
Pentagon City Fashion Centre
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Pentagon Centre is Kimco Realty's mixed-use development, set to come to market in 2019, featuring a 26-story residential tower with 440 luxury apartments and 7K SF of retail on the ground floor. And that's just Phase 1.
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Pentagon Centre is Kimco Realty's mixed-use development, set to come to market in 2019, featuring a 26-story residential tower with 440 luxury apartments and 7K SF of retail on the ground floor. And that's just Phase 1.
