Only a few miles south of Washington, Alexandria is becoming a bustling real estate market in its own right. With demand from government agencies and huge corporate tenants like Amazon, Alexandria is poised for a renaissance in real estate, and many projects are already underway. Old Town is getting a facelift, while new high-rises and amenities take shape along Eisenhower Avenue. How much do you know about construction, leasing and development in Alexandria?
1
Stonebridge recently broke ground on a residential development anchored by what business?
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The Rochester, New York-based grocery chain already has a location in Alexandria, but the new location will bring it much closer to downtown.
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The Rochester, New York-based grocery chain already has a location in Alexandria, but the new location will bring it much closer to downtown.
2
Which of these companies is in charge of Alexandria's first food hall?
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ALX Community will operate both the coworking space and the food hall on the first floor of the Foundry at Carlyle, a residential project at the Hoffman Town Center.
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ALX Community will operate both the coworking space and the food hall on the first floor of the Foundry at Carlyle, a residential project at the Hoffman Town Center.
3
Which of these places does NOT house an Industrious coworking location?
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Industrious has made a push into the D.C. and Northern Virginia markets, opening up locations in Alexandria, Arlington and Tysons within the past year.
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Industrious has made a push into the D.C. and Northern Virginia markets, opening up locations in Alexandria, Arlington and Tysons within the past year.
4
What government agency was going to be housed at the Victory Center before the move was overturned in 2015?
Environmental Protection Agency
Transportation Security Administration
Food And Drug Administration
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The TSA had a lease signed for the Victory Center, but Boston Properties pushed to void the lease.
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The TSA had a lease signed for the Victory Center, but Boston Properties pushed to void the lease.
5
Trammell Crow Residential is constructing an apartment building at 600 North Royal St. on the former site of what?
Teddy Roosevelt's summer home
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The Royal Street site formerly was home to a WMATA bus garage, until the garage was moved 15 miles south to Lorton.
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The Royal Street site formerly was home to a WMATA bus garage, until the garage was moved 15 miles south to Lorton.
6
Which two developers are partnering on an apartment/senior living complex at Hoffman Town Center?
Stonebridge, LCS Development
LCS Development, Perseus TDC
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Block 11 at the Hoffman Town Center will feature two towers, one dedicated to apartments, the other to senior living and memory care facilities.
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Block 11 at the Hoffman Town Center will feature two towers, one dedicated to apartments, the other to senior living and memory care facilities.
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Fill in the blanks: There are ______ residential units and ______ SF of office space under construction in Alexandria.
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Though the city still has 15.2% vacancy in its office buildings, office space is being constructed rapidly in anticipation of Amazon's arrival.
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Though the city still has 15.2% vacancy in its office buildings, office space is being constructed rapidly in anticipation of Amazon's arrival.
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Which of these presidents is the namesake of a major commercial thoroughfare through southern Alexandria?
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Eisenhower Avenue is the site of numerous developments in Alexandria, including the Hoffman Town Center and Victory Center.
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Eisenhower Avenue is the site of numerous developments in Alexandria, including the Hoffman Town Center and Victory Center.
