Shooshan CompanyThe Rosslyn-Ballston Corridor:
Here’s a look at some of the impressive Ballston numbers: 45% of the population is between the ages of 25-35 years old 60/40 split between automobile/mass transit 7.5 Million Square Feet of office space 1.1 Million Square Feet of retail space 80%+ of residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher 44.3% of residents have graduate or professional degrees $123,828: Ballston’s average household income 58+ restaurants 86.2% of Ballston’s jobs are “white collar”… Read More
4040 Wilson Blvd.: Bold Design
4040 Wilson, the final component to the Liberty Center Development, offers the most unique opportunity in the market. The project which is under construction and set to deliver in April 2020 as a twenty-two (22) story single mixed-use office, residential and retail tower in Arlington. This is the first project of its kind in the market, providing tenants the ultimate mixed-use environment in a single building, but allowing each division to operate… Read More
Social Media Pages To Follow
At The Shooshan Company, we have many projects completed as well as in development. Social media allows us to share updates on certain projects as well as new renderings and offerings. Here is a list with some of the different social media accounts to follow: Facebook The Shooshan Company: www.facebook.com/shooshancompany 4040 Wilson Blvd.: www.facebook.com/4040WilsonBlvd Two Liberty Center: www.facebook.com/twoliberty The View at Liberty Center: www.facebook.com/ViewLibertyCtr The Rixey: www.facebook.com/TheRixey Twitter The Shooshan Company: twitter.com/ShooshanCompany 4040 Wilson Blvd.: twitter.com/4040wilsonblvd The View at… Read More
Taste of Arlington 2018
The 31st annual Taste of Arlington event from the Ballston BID will take place on May 20, 2018. Over 60 restaurants and local food trucks will participate in the event which, in the past, has drawn an average of 25,000 people. TasteOfArlington.com states this is “The Largest Festival Showcasing Arlington’s Food Scene and Benefiting Local Arlington Charities.” The outdoor Arlington festival will be located on Wilson Boulevard between N. Randolph Street & N…. Read More
What “Walkability” Means In Arlington
*Update: View Arlington’s Walk Score, Transit Score and Bike score by clicking HERE* Two Liberty Center (4075 Wilson Blvd), located across from Ballston Quarter, 4040 Wilson Blvd. and The View Luxury Apartments, has one of the best “Walk Scores” around at 94. A variety of fast casual, white table cloth and quick serve restaurants, as well as hotels and retail shops, make Ballston one of the best neighborhoods to live and work… Read More
Arlington, VA Named Best Place To Live In Virginia
Arlington, Virginia was just ranked the #1 in the “2018 Best Places to Live in Virginia” list by Niche.com, a website which provides reviews and insights into neighborhoods. Arlington, VA ranked #1 out of over 218 other cities in the study. According to their website, Niche.com, the “rankings and grades are calculated using a series of steps to ensure statistical rigor and useful guidance in deciding where to live.” You can read more about the… Read More
The Arlington Transportation Partners Champions
The Arlington Transportation Partners recently released their list of “Commercial Champions” for 2017 which, as the website states, “provides community recognition and rewards to businesses, multi-family residential communities, commercial properties and schools in Arlington County.” Arlington Transportation Partners provides transportation expertise to businesses, residential communities and commercial properties “to help improve transportation amenities and commuter benefits. These services and programs have significant impacts on commuting patterns, traffic congestion, personal health and air quality… Read More
Ballston Quarter Opening Fall 2018
Ballston Quarter, the new “urban village” where Ballston Common Mall once stood, is continuing to grow and add new stores and restaurants. The website states: “WELCOME TO THE NEW AMERICAN DREAM. One with untraffic, unaggravation, unsuburbs, unboredom and a totally uncommon way of life. Ballston Quarter is a true urban village filled with people who want to live where they also work and play—people who want to live life to the fullest…. Read More
Here’s Your Arlington NOVA Restaurant Week 2018 List
The 2018 Northern Virginia Restaurant Week, taking place March 19-26, will feature many delicious establishments in Arlington. Here is the full, official list of participating Arlington restaurants: Heavy Seas Alehouse Arlington Ambar Belgrade BABA Bistro 360 Wine Bar, Market & Restaurant Gaijin Ramen Shop Grand Cru Wine Bar and Restaurant Jaleo La Côte d’Or Cafe Mejana Lebanese Restaurant O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub Oz Restaurant and Bar Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company Sushi-Zen The… Read More
An Interview with Tina Leone, The Ballston Business Improvement District (BID) CEO
Crains.com, a “one-stop news source” that delivers a daily newsletter built around specific interests and business needs, recently posted an interview with Tina Leone, The Ballston Business Improvement District (BID) CEO. Crain’s has an ongoing series titled “If I Knew Then” which interviews “executives, entrepreneurs and business leaders about mistakes that have shaped their business philosophy.” In the article, Tina Leone talks about being a young and inexperienced CEO and how that had an affect on… Read More