Reston Town Center - Layout

Layout

Reston Town Center is designed with open avenues and with wide sidewalks. It is built around Fountain Square, a medium-sized open area between the surrounding shops. The main landmark in Fountain Square is Mercury Fountain, designed by Saint Clair Cemin. Directly in front of Mercury Fountain is Market Street, and across the street is the Pavilion. The Pavilion doubles as a covered open-air ice rink during the winter and as a concert and event venue throughout the rest of the year. To the left and right of the Fountain along Market Street are the One Fountain Square and Two Fountain Square buildings, respectively, with the One & Two Freedom Square buildings a little further down past One Fountain Square. The center is surrounded by street parking and several parking garages.

According to its official web site, Reston Town Center combines elements of the ideal downtown, the "vitality of an Italian piazza and the diversity of a French boulevard." The popular spot in the Northern Virginia suburb of Reston is the closest thing to a "downtown" in the area and continues to expand, attracting new residential and business clients with ease. It now boasts more than 50 retail shops and 30 restaurants. In addition, Reston Town Center has a 13-screen cinema which was recently renovated and a Hyatt Regency hotel.

Since the most recent phase of construction in 2009, Reston Town Center, in the past known more so for its shopping, dining, and entertainment, has developed into an equally desirable location for businesses and residences. Among brand name companies who now have offices at Reston Town Center are Google and Rolls-Royce North America. Meanwhile, high-rise condominiums have led to an influx of young professionals, creating a city-like downtown atmosphere.

Readers of Northern Virginia Magazine chose Reston Town Center for its 2008 top ten list "Hip to be Where." Dubbed a "downtown for the 21st century," the appeal and pull of Reston Town Center should continue to grow with the expansion of Metro service's new Silver Line.