[MNCA-Notices] Ribbon Cutting on May 18 Celebrates the Completion of Phase 1 and New Apartments

 

A community swimming pool (under construction) will serve new Liberty residents.

 

On Thursday, May 18, 2017, at 10 a.m., local dignitaries, county staff, historic preservationists, and real estate developers will cut the ribbon on Liberty, a new urban village that will be home to single-family residences and loft-style apartments, and 138,000 square feet of commercial space.

Liberty represents the first phase of a public-private project to redevelop the historic core of the former Lorton Reformatory. The 80-acre reuse area is the final piece of a land development puzzle that began in 2001 when Fairfax County purchased 2,300 acres from the D.C. Department of Corrections.

 

EVENT DETAILS

Liberty Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Thursday, May 18, 2017 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

8400 Lorton Road, Lorton VA 22309

The event includes a tour of the new Liberty Crest Apartments.

 

SPEAKERS

       Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

       Gerry Hyland, Former Mount Vernon District Supervisor

       James Patteson, Director, Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services

       Chairman Sharon Bulova, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

       Susan Dewey, Executive Director, Virginia Housing Development Authority 

       Joe Alexander, President, The Alexander Company

       James L. Perry, Regional Partner/V.P., Elm Street Development

 Liberty reuses former prison buildings and preserves the historic character of the site, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. When complete, Liberty will be a vibrant, walkable community full of shopping and dining options for new residents living in apartments, townhouses, and single-family homes. This long awaited mixed-use project will create another desirable place to live, work, play, learn, and thrive in Fairfax County – a tenet of the county's strategic plan for economic success. Phase I includes: 

       Adaptive reuse of historic buildings

       Preservation of interior and exterior historic features

       165 multifamily historic apartments

       83 new townhomes

       24 new single-family homes

       Civic and community spaces: a clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness center

       Historic retail and commercial space: the chapel and powerhouse

 

BACKGROUND

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved the master development agreement, or business plan, for the project on July 29, 2014. The estimated $188 million project is a public-private partnership between Fairfax County, The Alexander Company of Madison, Wisconsin, and McLean-based developer Elm Street Development. Local builder Van Metre Homes will be constructing the townhomes and detached single-family homes in the Liberty community. The county is contributing $12.8 million toward the share of public infrastructure design and construction and the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services is overseeing the public infrastructure construction activities. The county extended use of the property to the developers by way of a 99-year ground lease for the historic properties and fee-simple transfer for the areas being developed with new construction.

 

 

Contact: Matthew Kaiser, Public Information Officer 
Department of Public Works and Environmental Services 
703-324-8455, TTY 711

Christine A. Morin

Chief of Staff to Supervisor Dan Storck

Mount Vernon District

2511 Parkers Lane

Alexandria, VA 22306

703 780 7518

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/mountvernon

 

 

[MNCA-Notices] EagleFest Saturday, May 20 at Mason Neck State Park 10:00 - 6:00 pm

MASON NECK STATE PARK'S

EAGLE FESTIVAL

20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
MAY 20, 2017 / 10:00AM – 6:00PM
7301 HIGH POINT ROAD, LORTON VA. FREE ADMISSION TO THE PARK AND FESTIVAL!

Enjoy a full day of entertaining and educational shows, activities, demonstrations and programs all designed to inspire you to care for our environment. There's something for everyone!

•   See and learn about live reptiles, hawks, and owls.

•   Learn about the park's eagles.

•   Enjoy presentations on conservation and how it

  touches all of us.

•   Visit the exhibits by our many conservation partners.

•   Take some time to enjoy the band, food and pony rides!

  HOSTED BY THE PUBLIC LAND AGENCIES ON MASON NECK AND OUR FRIENDS ORGANIZATIONS:

  Rob Hartwell

  FOR SCHEDULES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL
  MASON NECK STATE PARK AT 703-339-2385 OR E-MAIL US AT: MASONNECK@DCR.VIRGINIA.GOV

WITH GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM OUR FESTIVAL SPONSORS!

The Carly and Frank Fiorina Family Fund

These materials are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or this school.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Displays and Activities

10 a.m-6 p.m.

11 a.m.—5 p.m.

11 a.m.—3 p.m. 11 a.m.—6 p.m. 11 a.m.—6 p.m.

Wildlife Shows

Under the Wildlife Tent

10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon 12:45 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

* Environmental Organization Displays
* Animal Olympics by BLM
* Take a Swing By Pohick Bay Regional Park * Boating Bonanza (6 years old and up)
* Hay Rides on the Hay Wagon
* Pony Rides
* Food and Drink
* Live Music

All Around the Festival Area Behind the Band
Left Side of Visitor Center CarTop Boat Launch

End of Parking Field Near the Playground Mason Neck Lions Club Anthony James Band

Meet the Experts! Under the Hartwell Eagle Tent

10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m.

Storytime with 18th Century Animals on Mason's Neck (Gunston Hall) Eagles of the Bay (Craig Koppie, USFWS and Teena Gorrow, Salisbury Univ.) Dedication and Perseverance Can Change the Landscape (Rob Hartwell) Mother Nature's Role in Conflict Resolution (George Mason Univ. S-CAR) Eagles of the Bay (Craig Koppie, USFWS and Teena Gorrow, Salisbury Univ.)

Wildlife Photography and Eagle Cam In the Visitor Center Exhibit Room

10 a.m-6 p.m. 10 a.m-6 p.m.

REI Mini-Clinics

REI Pop-Up

Throughout the Day

Eagle Cam on the Screen! Wildlife Photography Exhibit

REI Mini-clinics on a Variety of Subjects

Mason Neck's Overlooked Wildlife (MNSP)
Reptiles Alive!
Live Hawks and Owls (Raptor Conservancy of Virginia)
Environmentalist of the Year Award (Mason Neck Citizens' Association) Combating Wildlife Trafficking Domestically and Internationally (USFWS) Live Hawks and Owls (Raptor Conservancy of Virginia)
Reptiles Alive!
Live Hawks and Owls (Raptor Conservancy of Virginia)
Reptiles Alive!

[MNCA-Notices] Mason Neck Trail-Segment 2B (Project Status)

Good afternoon Mason Neck residents:

 

We held our fourth progress meeting for the Mason Neck Trail-Segment 2B  project on 4/27/17.

A summary of the projects status from April 2017 meeting is provided below.

 

• Project progress is approx. 40 % complete.
• Storm sewer installations 100% complete.
• WC Spratt & Fairfax Water have started water line relocations / adjustments and should be completed this second week of May 2017.
• WC Spratt will continue performing cut / fill operations through May 2017 and fine grade the trails subgrade soils for subbase stone placement.

The contractor intends to start paving procedures for the trail towards the end of May and through June 2017 as fine grading subgrade soils and subbase stone placement progresses.

• WC Spratt will continue installing construction entrances and maintaining silt fences & other erosion controls.
• Completion date in August 2017 still on target.

 

[MNCA-Notices] Greetings from Point of View

[MNCA-Notices] TONIGHT - Don Beyer Town Hall Meeting - @Gunston Hall

Dear Mason Neck Community Members,

 

We are happy to announce Congressman Don Beyer will be hosting a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, May 9 at 7:00 pm at Gunston Hall. Below is the link to a registration form for the event. While Congressman Beyer's office has noted that registration is not required it would help them to plan for the number of people attending.  But please feel free to come without registering if you wish.

 

Here is the registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/your-voice-matters-tickets-33528272967

 

This is an opportunity to meet your elected official and to hear about the work he is doing in Washington on our behalf.  We hope you can come!

 

 

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[MNCA-Notices] Simple Changes Derby Party

Simple Changes Derby Party

Those of you who are planning on attending the Simple Changes Derby Party, don't let the weather keep you away. This inside event will be in full swing from 4-8.  If there is a break in the clouds you can enjoy the outside patio as well.  

See you at the Derby!

[MNCA-Notices] Friends of Mason Neck State Park Hike Tomorrow Morning

Friends of Mason Neck State Park

 

DON'T FORGET THE FRIENDS HIKE TOMORROW MORNING, 8:15 AM!

Enjoy being an Early Bird and have a special opportunity to see Mason Neck State Park wake up.  The Friends of Mason Neck State Park and their friends are taking a moderate 2.6 mile round trip guided hike to Kane's Creek.  Bring your drink and food of choice to indulge yourself as you look for wildlife in an observation blind overlooking the creek, a good place to see Bald Eagles.  Chicks hatch by the end of April, so parents may be securing food and the nests.  

You will also have a chance to informally discuss what is needed or wanted to enhance the Park's resources and visitor experience.  What do you want to know along the Eagle Spur Trail?  How can Friends best support the Park and its visitors?  

Dogs on leash are welcome, but the trail is not suitable for strollers.  

Meet at the Wilson Spring parking lot, jUst past the Contact Station, at 8:15 AM.  

"Tom Blackburn" <tomblackburn@verizon.net>

[MNCA-Notices] Veterans Fishing Adventure - Pohick Bay Regional Park - May 6-7th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Hailey and I started Veterans Fishing Adventure recently.  Our website is just about ready to launch.  Our web address is https://veteransfishingadventure.org/

Until then, here is some information about us:
Veterans Fishing Adventure was started by a Marine and his daughter. We offer Veterans of the US Armed forces fishing trips on the Potomac River in Fairfax VA and Occoquan River in Lorton, VA.
We are proud to offer this opportunity along with our volunteers to those that have served our country proudly to enjoy a favorite pastime. We specialized in offering those veterans with current physical limitation (wheelchair) an opportunity to participate. To allow members of the US armed forces that are disabled to take their children fishing and fully participate

We have a prototype of our boat (expected completion in 2 months) and will be at Pohick Bay Regional Park in Lorton VA.  We will be there this weekend May 6th and 7th from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the Boat Ramp.  We would love if you would stop by to hear about our organization, see the boat and if you have any suggestions we would love to hear them!

Regards

Ed Moore
703-967-5813

[MNCA-Notices] Volunteers Needed for Eagle Fest - Saturday, May 20th at Mason Neck State Park

VOLUNTEER AT THE

MASON NECK STATE PARK EAGLE FESTIVAL ON MAY 20

AND HAVE A BLAST!

  

How would you like to volunteer for a few hours at an amazing event at Mason Neck State Park on May 20?  In fact, it's our biggest event of the year, attracting more than 2,500 guests for a day of live raptor and reptile shows, environmental presentations and activities, an eagle cam, a chance to try out canoes, kayaks and paddleboards, pony rides, hay rides, live music, and more!

There are lots of ways you can help folks enjoy the day.  And when your shift is over, or before it starts, you'll be right in the middle of all the incredible activity.   With 13 shows scheduled throughout the day, there will be lots of things for you to do!

There are three ways you can volunteer:

Sign up on the volunteer site,  HYPERLINK "http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f45a9ad28abf85-volunteer1"http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f45a9ad28abf85-volunteer1

Email Tom Blackburn, the Volunteer Coordinator for the Festival, at  HYPERLINK "mailto:tomblackburn@verizon.net"tomblackburn@verizon.net

Call Tom Blackburn at 703-821-0624.

Mason Neck State Park is at 7301 High Point Road in Lorton.  

SIGN UP AND HAVE A GREAT DAY IN THE PARK!

[MNCA-Notices] Air Traffic Noise Informational Meeting

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HOME     ABOUT     WHAT DAVE HAS DONE FOR YOU     ISSUES     VOLUNTEER     NEWS     CONTACT  Hello, On May 10, Supervisor Dan Storck will host the South Flow Alliance (SFA) Community Action Meeting at Walt Whitman Middle School. The SFA is a coordinated community group working to solve the problem of the ever-increasing air traffic noise over the neighborhoods in our area. At this meeting, you'll get to learn about the recent flight path changes from a resident aviation and noise abatement expert, and hear from Supervisor Storck and the SFA about the current status of this issue and how you can get involved. The meeting will be held on May 10 at 7:00 PM at Walt Whitman Middle School, which is located at 2500 Parkers Ln, Alexandria, VA 22306. If you are interested in attending, you can RSVP to Allison.Miessler@fairfaxcounty.gov or by clicking the link here: www.facebook.com/southflowalliance Best Regards, Dave Albo Watch Dave Working for You! Watch the 2016 House Session Link to Dave's Bills! Check out Dave's Blog