Topping-Out Party Marks Progress of Blocks A and B at The Boro in Tysons
The Meridian Group, KETTLER and Clark Construction Group, celebrated a significant milestone today for The Boro, the premier development in Tysons that will feature 4.2 million square feet of office, retail,residential and entertainment space.
The Meridian Group and KETTLER have a joint venture to develop thePhase Iresidential space at The Boro. Award-winning architectural firm Shalom BaranesAssociates designed the state-of-the-art residential buildings, and Clark Construction Group the General Contractor.
The firms held a topping out party to mark the progress of the structural components of The Boro’s Blocks A and B. The blocks will feature three residential buildings, one loft office building, a variety of shops and restaurants,and a flagship Whole Foods Market.
“This is a significant milestone for The Boro, and all of our partners should be very proudof their work in achieving it,” said David Cheek, President of The Meridian Group. “We are well on our way to making The Boro one of the area’s preeminent destinations – a true world-class development that will transform Tysons.”
“Reaching this milestone sets the skyline for the new Tysons downtown, and marks a significant step in the transformation of the area,” said Bob Kettler, Chairman and CEO of KETTLER, “We are proud of the hard work and dedication of our development teams, contractors and vendors in reaching the top as we get a glimpse into the future of Tysons.”
Block A will include three residential towers offering 677 residential units, 140 of which are condominiums now being offered for sale. The luxury towers will be situated around an elevated podium offering a one-acre SkyPark, which will provide grills, fire pits, and games for residents to enjoy. This generous greenspace creates a synergy between the buildings that will promote a sense of community.
Block A will be anchored by a 69,000-square-foot Whole Foods, the largest in the DC area. Block A also will include street-level retail along the newly created streetscape of Boro Place.
“We are excited to host this event and honor those who have been such an important part of this project,” said Lee DeLong, Senior Vice President of Clark Construction. “With more than 800 people working onsite each day, this event marks the progress of a project that will stimulate further growth in Tysons. Together, we are setting a new standard for live-work-and-play communities in the DC area.”
Located within walking distance of the Greensboro Metro station, The Boro is also
conveniently near Route 7, Route 123, and Greensboro Drive. When completed, The Boro will boast more than 1,500 residential units, 1.9 million square feet of office space, 350,000 square feet of retail, 250,000 square feet of hotel space and a state-of-the-art, 14-screen ShowPlace ICON theater.
On the opposite side of Greensboro Place, Block B will featureThe Loft, an 150,000-square-footoffice building boasting 14-foot ceilings and operable windows. The Loft will include two floors of retail space to completeThe Boro’sactive urban environment.
The Boro will offer a walkable urban environment that has long been desired in Tysons, with a dynamic combination of office, retail, and residential space in both mid- and high-rise construction. Stretching across 15 acres, the development will boast lively restaurants with outdoor seating, awnings, and canopies for an inviting experience for residents and visitors alike.
“The Boro will feature a variety of walkable amenities, including pedestrian-friendly roadways and open greenspaces,” Cheek said. “We’ve designed The Boro to bring people outside, to be a vibrant place that hums with activity.It will be one of the area’s premier communities and an ideal place to live, work and play.”
ABOUT THE MERIDIAN GROUP
The Meridian Group is a real estate investment and development firm based in Bethesda, Md. Since its inception in 1993, Meridian has acquired and developed more than 14 million square feet of office, residential, hotel, mixed-use, and land with a focus on the metropolitan Washington, DC market. To learn more, visit Meridian’s website at www.tmgdc.com.
ABOUT CLARK CONSTRUCTION
Headquartered in Bethesda, MD and American-owned and operated since 1906,Clark Construction Group is one of the most experienced and respected building and civil construction firms in the United States. For over a century, Clark has been transforming the ideas and visions of clients into award-winning projects. The firm’s portfolio features projects of all sizes and levels of complexity – from intricate interior renovations to some of the most complex civil operations in the country. To learn more, visit www.clarkconstruction.com
ABOUT KETTLER
KETTLER and KETTLER Management are owners, operators and developers of apartments, condominiums and mixed-use projects in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Headquartered in McLean, VA, the company has developed over 20,000 multifamily units, 5 million square feet of commercial space, more than 46,000 homes in 25 master-planned communities, and many of the region’s premier mixed-use communities. KETTLER Management successfully manages 30,000+ apartments for KETTLER and 3rd-party clients in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and Texas, and offers a full range of services to corporate and institutional real estate owners. For more information, visit www.KETTLER.com.
