About Project:

South Alex^® is Route 1 reimagined: A vibrant mix of distinctive shops and residences in an art inspired setting of bright community spaces, all conveniently located in the heart of South Alexandria, Virginia.

Combined Properties Inc., the longtime owner of Penn Daw Plaza, has demolished the 50-year old shopping center and will replace it with a mixed-use, transit-oriented development, named South Alex.

South Alex is located at the intersection of Route 1 and Kings Highway and is within comfortable walking distance of the Huntington Metro station. The development will be composed of 400 Class-A apartment units, 41 townhouses, 44,000 SF of retail space, and a national specialty grocer. The planned development is in line with the 2012 Comprehensive Plan amendment for the Penn Daw area and received rezoning approval by the Board of Supervisors on January 14, 2014.

An unfortunate fire setback the development in 2020 but the project has been rebuilt and is now on schedule to open in 2022.

Craftmark Homes is developing the townhouses, calling the development the “Towns at South Alex.” The townhomes are under construction.

Recent Developments:

Combined Properties has begun demolition of the 50-year old Penn Daw Shopping Center in order to replace it with a mixed-use development. The development will include 400 multi-family residential dwelling units, 41 townhouse units and up to 45,000 SF of ground-floor retail uses.

RZ 2013-LE-008 - Approved - 1/14/2014
FDP 2013-LE-008 - Approved - 1/14/2014
003894-SP-005-3 - Approved - 8/16/2016

News:

February 9, 2021: South Alex Construction Moving Along One Year After Devastating Fire
October 4, 2020: South Alex rebuilds after ‘devastating’ fire
February 14, 2020: $48M damage bill: Smokes sent South Alex development up in flames
February 11, 2020: Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation’s statement on South Alex fire
February 10, 2020: Massive Fairfax County fire spurs economic, safety concerns
December 14, 2018: Groundbreaking held for South Alex development
October 31, 2018: Combined Properties to begin construction on $135M, Aldi-anchored South Alex
January 22, 2018: Aldi signs deal to be South Alex grocery store.

Additional Information:

Located in affluent Fairfax County, the 5th wealthiest county in the U.S with a median income of $106,690.
A transit oriented development, South Alex^® offers convenient access to multiple modes of transportation – a short walk to the Huntington Metrorail station, integrated into regional bike trails, adjacent to a Metrobus stop and a short drive to the Capital Beltway (I-495).
Ideally positioned within a short drive to many of metro D.C.’s major employers and employment hubs – Old Town Alexandria, The Pentagon, Amazon HQ2, Fort Belvoir, Tysons Corner, Joint Base Andrews, and Downtown D.C.
Project will feature multiple amenities including a large plaza and active streetscape.
Located at a prominent intersection, the property benefits for high traffic volumes – 52,000 VPD along Route 1, and 21,000 VPD along N. Kings Highway.
Future residents will enjoy urban conveniences without sacrificing suburban comforts – on site shops, restaurants and a grocery, bright outdoor spaces, dedicated covered parking, and class-A apartment amenities that exceed expectations.
Construction began in late 2018 and expected opening in 2022.

Key Facts:

Developer/Owner: Combined Properties

Type: Mixed-use, multifamily, retail, and townhouses

Delivery Date: Late 2022 / Early 2023

Units: 400 Apartments & 41 Townhomes

Retail: Up to 44,000 sq ft

Land: 10 acres

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South Alex