american-dream-way

UPDATE ON THE FNMA OFFICE BUILDING GARAGE DEMOLITION

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:00:36 GMT

UPDATE ON THE FNMA OFFICE BUILDING GARAGE DEMOLITION

The demolition of the garage structure is going well, and we expect the majority of the work to be complete by the end of May 2026. Once the garage has been successfully demolished, efforts will transition to backfilling in the void left by the building and garage removal.

The garage demolition uses heavy equipment to demolish uses heavy equipment to demolish the structural columns and robust concrete slabs within the structure. Given that the parking structure is partially underground, the demolition work may sound different relative to demolition of the office building.

The Concrete Processing/Recycling process is ongoing, with the specialized

recycling equipment operating daily. This machine creates usable material to backfill the voids left by the office building and garage footprints. The balance

of demolished materials that cannot be used will be properly removed by truck via the southeast entrance to Sunset Hills Road.

If you have any questions about the FNMA office building garage demolition or the ongoing work at the site, please contact us at the Hotline phone number listed in the newsletter below.

CELEBRATE SPRING IN SUNSET STATION’S NEW PLAYGROUND

We are excited to announce that the new playground in Sunset Station has been completed and is ready for fun play dates! The playground features high-quality playground equipment designed to provide a fun and safe experience for younger children. We would

love to feature photos of your children enjoying the playground. Please send those to info@americandreamwayproject.com.

New Paragraph

SUNSET STATION UPDATE

Sunset Station has welcomed its first new residents into the community! The residents have shared that everyone has been super friendly and they are looking forward to getting to know their neighbors!

Sunset Stations has sold 15 townhomes and its one condominiumbuilding sold out within three weeks. Dream Finders Homes has just

opened two new buildings for future homes to be delivered in the next few months.

THE FNMA OFFICE BUILDING DEMOLITION Reaches Major Milestone

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:06:24 GMT

THE FNMA OFFICE BUILDING DEMOLITION Reaches Major Milestone

We are excited to announce that the former FMNA office building demolition has been completed! With the demolition of the building completed, the debris from the demo is being properly recycled or disposed of per environmental requirements.

The focus is now on the demolition of the garage structure. The demolition process will be similar in nature to the office building. This equipment may sound or feel different from the equipment used on the main office building demolition. Given that the parking structure is partially underground, the demolition may sound different. The garage demolition work is expected to continue through May 2026. Celtic Demolition will continue to use water sprayers during the garage demolition to reduce dust on site.

As per requirements, Fairfax County inspectors come by frequently to verify that Celtic Demolition is complying with all requirements.

WHEELOCK COMMUNITIES ENVISIONS AMERICAN DREAM WAY PHASE 2

Recently, Wheelock Communities worked closely with their land planner to develop artist renderings of American Dream Way Phase 2 as part of their application for the rezoning of the former FNMA site from office/commercial to residential. The community will offer stacked townhomes in a park-like setting, perfect for residents looking for a community that’s convenient to everything Reston has to offer.

We encourage our neighbors to find out the details of the application by reviewing the materials filed with Fairfax County at:

https://plus.fairfaxcounty.gov/CitizenAccess/Cap/CapDetail.aspx?Module=Zoning&TabName=Zoning&capID1=REC26&capID2=00000&capID3=009QR&agencyCode=FFX

To find out more information, there will be meetings led by Fairfax County staff, and those will be posted on the Fairfax County Planning Department website.

New Paragraph

SUNSET STATION UPDATE

Sunset Station is now home to residents who began closing on their homes last month. It is exciting to see the community come alive with residents enjoying their new homes!

Dream Finders Homes celebrated the model grand openings at Sunset Station for VIPs and Capitol Division Realtors on March 10th.

The public open house was held on March 14th. Both events were well-attended, and interest in the community is strong. There have

been 12 townhomes sold since October 2025, and the condominiums are sold out.

The community has been well-received by locals and relocating buyers. Dream Finders Homes has begun sales of additional

townhomes in the community for Fall 2026 delivery.

THE FNMA OFFICE BUILDING DEMOLITION IS COMPLETE

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:22:20 GMT

THE FNMA OFFICE BUILDING DEMOLITION IS COMPLETE

Over the last year, the team at Cushman Wakefield has done an outstanding job in managing the demolition of the FNMA office building. The office building demolition was completed in early February and the garage structure demolition is currently expected to continue through May 2026.

The main office building’s structural demolition work can be notably noisy and dusty at times (specifically on windy days). Celtic Demolition is using water sprayers and pausing demolition activity in windy conditions to limit dust migration from the demolition taking place. Concrete recycling operations are expected to commence in February. A concrete crusher will be in operation on the western portion of the demolition site.

Delivery of backfill materials continues, with trucks still routing from Sunset Hills Road over the American Dream Way bridge. The backfill and stabilization of the site is expected to continue through early 2027. Fairfax County inspectors continue to come by frequently to verify that Celtic Demolition is complying with all required ordinances and laws.

Please be aware that Celtic Demolition is starting operations as early as 7:00 am Monday - Friday and 9:00 am on select Saturdays.

If you have any questions about the demolition, please contact us via the website or on the Hotline listed below.

AMERICAN DREAM WAY PHASE 2 HAS FILED FOR REZONING

Wheelock Communities recently filed an application for rezoning of the former FNMA site to accommodate additional residential. Residents in the community are encouraged to find out the details of the application by reviewing the materials filed with Fairfax County at:

https://plus.fairfaxcounty.gov/CitizenAccess/Cap/CapDetail.aspx Module=Zoning&TabName=Zoning&capID1=REC26&capID2=00000&capID3=009QR&agencyCode=FFX

There will be meetings led by Fairfax County staff to discuss the application, and those will be posted on the Fairfax County Planning Department website.

PHASE ONE - SUNSET STATION UPDATE

Sunset Station sales are going well, and Dream Finders Homes is currently selling into its second townhome building, Homesites 20-27. The condo building opened for sale in December and has sold three of the four units.

The community has sold 11 units since opening. The buyers are seeking the walkability of the site to the Town Center

and do not want a traditional yard. The Grand Opening of the models is planned for mid-March.

If you would like more information about Sunset Station or to sign up for their buyer interest list, please visit

https://dreamfindershomes.com/new-homes/va/reston/sunset-station/

New Paragraph

THE FNMA BUILDING EXPECTED to BE LEVELED BY LATE FEBRUARY 2026

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:28:05 GMT

THE FNMA BUILDING EXPECTED TO BE LEVELED BY LATE FEBRUARY 2026

We are excited to announce that the demolition work on the FNMA building is going well, and the schedule points to the building being

leveled by late February 2026. The High Reach Demolition equipment has been used effectively to demo sections of the office building on the eastern side of the building, and it is now moving west, removing floors and exposing the building core. All construction materials stemming

from the demo are properly recycled or disposed of per environmental requirements.

The demolition of the garage structure is ongoing and will proceed in a counterclockwise fashion until the below-grade garage is removed. We

anticipate that the garage demolition work will continue through Q2 2026.

The concrete processing/recycling will begin in what was the lower level of the garage in February 2026. Crushed and broken concrete from the building and garage will remain staged on site, and the balance of demolished materials will be removed by truck via the southeast entrance to Sunset Hills Road.

The Demolition work is expected to mostly occur between Monday – Friday (except Federal Holidays), between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm.

All project stakeholders are closely monitoring the start times of the Demolition Team and their ancillary partners to ensure disruptions to the adjacent neighbors are kept to a minimum. We are working closely with Fairfax County to make sure the demolition activities are in compliance at all times. If you have any questions about the demolition project, please contact our Hotline at 703-423-0995.

We will keep everyone informed through this newsletter, on our social media accounts, and through direct emails. Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation as we move forward with this project!

- AMERICAN DREAM WAY PHASE ONE UPDATE -

WHEELOCK COMMUNITIES MAKES A DONATION TO SUPPORT

SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS REDEVELOPMENT OF THE W&OD TRAIL

Wheelock Communities has recently donated funds to Sustainability Matters to support their efforts to redevelop the W&OD trail within the community to make it sustainable for future generations. The project is in its early planning stages, and the organization is looking for volunteers,

donations, and overall assistance to redesign and redevelop the trail to meet the needs of the community.

If you are interested in working with Sustainability Matters on the redevelopment of the W&OD trail within our community, please contact Andrea McGimsey at hello@sustainabilitymatters.earth

- SUNSET STATION UPDATE -

Sunset Station is well underway with additional site development and construction commencement of another townhome building. The community has installed a new privacy fence, additional landscaping, and signage.

The sales team is excited to announce that eight homes have been sold, including the furnished model! Buyers should be closing on their homes at the end of February, and Sunset Station will welcome its first new resident to the community!

Sunset Station is experiencing high interest and traffic to the model and the community will celebrate its official grand opening sometime in March.

If you would like more information about Sunset Station or to sign up for their buyer interest list, please visit

https://dreamfindershomes.com/new-homes/va/reston/sunset-station/

- AMERICAN DREAM WAY PHASE TWO UPDATE -

THE DEMOLITION OF THE FNMA BUILDING IS GOING AS PLANNED!

We’re in the final phase of completing the infrastructure throughout Sunset Station, and the models have opened for VIP list tours! We are expecting to start work on the trail system in early 2026 in preparation for the spring season. The Sunset Station playground has been completed, but due to possible safety issues during the demolition of the FNMA building, the playground area will not be open for use. We anticipate it being opened by summer 2026.

We have partnered with Sustainability Matters, a grassroots environmental nonprofit, operating in Virginia’s rural Northern Shenandoah Valley and Piedmont regions, as well as in the DC suburbs, to explore potential meadows abutting our land on the WO&D trail that runs alongside the southern edge of Sunset Station. We are excited about the opportunity to support Sustainability Matters’ mission to introduce a meadow near

Sunset Station.

We look forward to sharing details of these efforts and how you can get involved in this exciting project in
upcoming newsletters and on our social media pages.

The models are open for those who are on the VIP list and have been well-received! Dream Finders Homes has sold several townhomes and has two Quick Move-In Homes for sale. Prices start at $829,990 for spacious townhomes with open floor plans with 3–5 bedrooms, 10-foot ceilings, and rooftop terraces. A grand opening is being planned for late January and will be open to the public. The 2nd building has bee released for

pre-sale and buyers are able to select their own interior finishes.

WE’RE CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS with Donations to Coats for Kids!

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:27:50 GMT

WE’RE CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS

with Donations to Coats for Kids!

D uring this holiday season, we’re excited to support Supervisor Alcorn’s efforts to provide warm coats for children in the Hunter Mill District! Steve Coniglio,regional partner Mid-Atlantic with Wheelock Communities and several Reston area residents enjoyed taking over coats to the Hunter Mill District office to celebrate the giving season!

You can help our neighbors in need by giving the gift of warmth to a child. This annual coat drive is sponsored by Fairfax County Supervisor Walter Alcorn in partnership with Heritage Fellowship Church. The coat drive focuses on children’s coats, as little ones often outgrow their winter jackets quickly, and there’s always a need for more.

You can drop off your coats on Wednesdays between 1-5 p.m. (or by appointment) through January 14th at the North County Governmental Center, located at 1801 Cameron Glen Drive in Reston.

For more info visit: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/huntermill/winter-coat-drive-for-kids

If you join us in this worthy cause, please share photos of the coats you donate on our Facebook page.

Have a Great Holiday Season!

- AMERICAN DREAM WAY PHASE ONE UPDATE -

Sunset Station.

We look forward to sharing details of these efforts and how you can get involved in this exciting project in
upcoming newsletters and on our social media pages.

- SUNSET STATION UPDATE -

Sunset Station.

We look forward to sharing details of these efforts and how you can get involved in this exciting project in
upcoming newsletters and on our social media pages.

pre-sale and buyers are able to select their own interior finishes.

If you would like more information about Sunset Station or to sign up for their buyer interest list, please visit

https://dreamfindershomes.com/new-homes/va/reston/sunset-station/

- AMERICAN DREAM WAY PHASE TWO UPDATE -

THE DEMOLITION OF THE FNMA BUILDING IS GOING AS PLANNED!

Sunset Station.

We look forward to sharing details of these efforts and how you can get involved in this exciting project in
upcoming newsletters and on our social media pages.

pre-sale and buyers are able to select their own interior finishes.

WE’RE MAKING GREAT PROGRESS ON SUNSET STATION

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:04:40 GMT

- AMERICAN DREAM WAY PHASE 1 -

WE’RE MAKING GREAT PROGRESS ON SUNSET STATION

The infrastructure improvements in Sunset Station are coming along just in time for the beautiful models to be furnished and open to the public for tours next month! We are continuing our work on the sidewalks, trails, and playground for Sunset Station, and anticipate completion in the near future.

The first phase of sidewalk work will be completed this month with landscaping to follow. Our new traffic signal at the intersection of Sunset Hills Road and American Dream Way is complete and will be going through monitoring over the next few weeks. While monitoring should have no impact on travel along Sunset Hills Road, please be advised there will be crews on site to ensure smooth cycling of the traffic signals heads.

The sidewalk improvements along the north side of Sunset Hills Road are now complete and provide a pedestrian route from Old Reston Ave to the bus stop at the intersection with American Dream Way.

SUNSET STATION UPDATE

The models are completed and will be furnished and open to the public for tours sometime in December. The community has recently begun

offering the condominiums to its VIP list, which continues to grow with interest in this great new community. Sunset Station offers spacious townhomes with open floor plans with 3–5 bedrooms, 10-foot ceilings, and rooftop terraces. If you would like more information about Sunset Station or to sign up for their buyer interest list, please visit:

If you would like more information about Sunset Station or to sign up for their buyer interest list, please visit

https://dreamfindershomes.com/new-homes/va/reston/sunset-station/

- AMERICAN DREAM WAY PHASE 2 -

DEMOLITION OF THE HIGH FLOORS OF THE FNMA BUILDING HAS BEGUN

High-reach demolition equipment is now being utilized on the office building. All material stemming from the demo will be properly recycled or disposed of per environmental requirements.

Since the main office building’s structural demolition work can be notably noisy and dusty, Celtic Demolition is using water sprayers to limit dust

migration from the demolition taking place. Fairfax County inspectors have visited the site and confirmed the dust mitigation measures in place are adequate. When it is too windy to control dust plumes from the building demolition, the demolition pauses until more favorable weather is available.

The on-site concrete processing equipment has been delivered and positioned. The demolished concrete processing/recycling is to begin in the near term. Crushed concrete will remain on site, and the balance of demolished materials will be removed by truck via the southeast entrance to Sunset Hills Road. The processing will begin once a majority of the building structure has been knocked down.

The Demolition work is expected to mostly occur between Monday – Friday (except Federal Holidays), between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm. All project stakeholders are closely monitoring the start times of the Demolition Team and their ancillary partners (debris hauling, delivery, etc.) to ensure disruptions to the adjacent neighbors are kept to a minimum. We are working closely with Fairfax County Land Development and Zoning Personnel to make sure the demolition activities are in compliance at all times. In observance of Thanksgiving, work will stop at approximately 12:00 pm on Wednesday (11/26) and no work will occur on Thursday (11/27)

or Friday (11/28).

If you have any questions about the demolition project, please contact our Hotline at 703-423-0995.

We will keep everyone informed through this newsletter, on our social media accounts, and through direct emails.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we move forward with this project!

SUNSET STATION SIDEWALKS and TRAILS ARE TAKING SHAPE

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:08:09 GMT

- AMERICAN DREAM WAY PHASE 1 -

INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS ARE MOVING ALONG WELL IN SUNSET STATION

We are continuing our work on the sidewalks and trails for Sunset Station and the community is taking shape! The sidewalk flatwork on Sunset Hills Road was completed this month, and crews are dressing up the grading and stabilization in preparation of landscaping. Traffic signal crews will be on site periodically for the remainder of October to set new signal equipment and modify existing equipment at the intersection of American Dream Way and Sunset Hills Road. The sidewalk along the north side of Sunset Hills Road will provide a pedestrian route from Old Reston Avenue to the bus stop at the intersection of American Dream Way and Sunset Hills Road.

SUNSET STATION UPDATE

Interest in Sunset Station is high and there have been several sales to members of the VIP list since August!

Sunset Station will offer spacious townhomes with open floor plans with 3–5 bedrooms, 10-foot ceilings,

and rooftop terraces.

If you would like more information about Sunset Station or to sign up for their buyer interest list, please visit

https://dreamfindershomes.com/new-homes/va/reston/sunset-station/

- AMERICAN DREAM WAY PHASE 2 -

THE DEMOLITION OF THE FNMA BUILDING IS UNDERWAY!

The demolition of the FNMA building is well underway and we are excited about the progress we have made. Demolition of the 3-story portion of the office building on the southern side of the project, removal of the wall structure around the ramp on the southeast corner of the office building, plugging of all the Domestic Water & Fire lines serving the building, and removal of the existing landscape clearing has been completed.

Demolition of the building loading dock area and garage structure on the south-east corner of the site is now underway and will proceed in counterclockwise fashion until the below-grade garage is removed. Demolition of the office building will commence once the garage demolition is complete. The garage demolition work will continue through November 2025.

Demolition work is expected to occur between Monday – Friday, between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm.

If you have any questions about the demolition project, please contact our Hotline at 703-423-0995.

We will keep everyone informed through this newsletter, on our social media accounts, and through direct emails.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we move forward with this project!

INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS ARE MOVING ALONG WELL IN SUNSET STATION

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 19:18:29 GMT

- AMERICAN DREAM WAY PHASE 1 -

INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS ARE MOVING ALONG WELL IN SUNSET STATION

It’s exciting to see Sunset Station coming together to be the lifestyle community we envisioned! We have made great progress on the recreational amenity area and the network of trails that will be within the community.

Our playground equipment will soon be installed, and our network of trails is under construction. We are also moving soil and surface grading in preparation for the common

area onsite sidewalks.

Construction of the new sidewalk along Sunset Hills Road linking American Dream Way to Old Reston Avenue is underway. Included

in this work are American Dream Way at Sunset Hills Road intersection improvements adding new pedestrian crossing signals as well as a dedicated bike lane.

SUNSET STATION UPDATE

Sunset Station opened it’s first building to VIPs in mid-August and there have been two sales so far. The furnished model will be

open for tours in November.

If you would like more information about Sunset Station or to sign up for their buyer interest list, please visit

https://dreamfindershomes.com/new-homes/va/reston/sunset-station/

- AMERICAN DREAM WAY PHASE 2 -

THE DEMOLITION OF THE FNMA BUILDING HAS BEGUN!

The preconstruction meeting with Fairfax County was completed on September 5th, and we have begun the demolition of the FNMA building! We are excited to begin this process to prepare the site for future use. As we communicated last month,

throughout the demolition, the pedestrian gate will be closed for safety and will not reopen until we can assure it is safe.

As part of our preparations, we have installed vibration monitoring equipment, and all visual inspections of applicable neighboring homes by ECS have been completed. Demolition work is expected to occur between Monday – Friday, between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm. If you have any questions about the demolition project, please contact our Hotline at 703-423-0995.

We will keep everyone informed through this newsletter, on our social media accounts, and through direct emails. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we move forward with this project!

CONSTRUCTION ON SUNSET STATION AMENITIES AND TRAILS HAS STARTED!

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 21:40:47 GMT

- AMERICAN DREAM WAY PHASE 1 -

CONSTRUCTION ON SUNSET STATION AMENITIES

AND TRAILS HAS StARTED!

We are making great progress with the development of Sunset Station, and we are excited to announce that we have started work on the recreational amenity area and the community’s walking trail network.

As the retaining wall construction and soil import reaches an end, remaining site improvements will focus on the completion of the internal road network. Wall 1 on the north side of American Dream Way, and Wall 3 adjacent to the alley Sunset Station building pad fills (soil) will transition to the placement of stone sub-base and asphalt paving in the roadways, behind the curb. The retaining wall for the recreation area and the construction of the Sunset Hills sidewalk is in progress and will continue through September. We’re continuing the roadwork improvement on Sunset Hills Road and the asphalt paving of the interior streets.

SUNSET STATION UPDATE

Sunset Station will start it’s VIP pre-sale appointments on August 16th. Interest has been very high and they expect strong sales.

If you would like more information about Sunset Station or to sign up for their buyer interest list, please visit

https://dreamfindershomes.com/new-homes/va/reston/sunset-station/

- AMERICAN DREAM WAY PHASE 2 -

THE DEMOLITION OF THE FNMA BUILDING WILL BEGIN SOON!

We’re excited to announce that we have received the permit from Fairfax County to begin the demolition of the FNMA building sometime in mid-August. This is an important step to preparing the site for future uses that will complement the area. During the demolition, the pedestrian gate will be closed for safety and will not reopen until we can assure it is a safe zone.

As part of our preparations, we’ve partnered with ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC, a specialist in vibration monitoring, to help us identify which properties are most likely to be affected by the demolition. Cushman Wakefield, our construction manager, sent formal notices for inspection of homes that are closest to the demolition site, where vibrations may be more noticeable. If you didn’t receive a formal notice, it simply means your property is outside the zone where ECS expects any measurable impact. If you have any questions about the demolition project, please contact our Hotline at 703-423-0995.

We’re committed to keeping everyone informed and minimizing disruption throughout the process. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation as we move forward with this project!

Major Improvements on Sunset Station Taking Place This Summer!

rmarston@engagemarketing.biz (Regina Marston) — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:26:44 GMT

- AMERICAN DREAM WAY PHASE 1 -

Major Improvements on Sunset Station Taking Place This Summer!

Over the next few months we will be making major improvements to Sunset Station. As you may have noticed, curb and gutter installation is nearing completion whereby we can transition to asphalt paving work of the community’s interior road network. Weather permitting, beginning the week of July 21st, crews will begin frontage improvements along Sunset Hills. Work will include the extension of a storm drain culvert to allow for construction of a new sidewalk connection from American Dream Way to Old Reston Avenue along the west bound lanes of Sunset Hills Road.

Throughout the duration of the frontage improvement work expect partial closures of the west-bound lanes between American Dream Way and Old Reston Ave. Please note as we prepare for sidewalk and paving work at the intersection of American Dream Way and Old Reston Avenue pedestrians should be prepared for temporary sidewalk closures at the American Dream Way entrance.

We will also be working on the recreational open space retaining wall and the trail network, as well as the construction of our recreational amenities. The community is getting closer to completion, and we look forward to completing the park sometime in the Fall.

As part of the construction of Sunset Station, we have engaged with an outside consultant to install vibration monitoring equipment on the portion of the site where active townhome-related work is underway. We are committed to ensuring that we are aware of any vibrations that may be occurring and will work closely with the consultant to mitigate them, if possible.

SUNSET STATION UPDATE

Sunset Station is continuing the construction of the model building and hopes to have it completed in November. Dream Finders Homes reports that interest is very high, and they will start pre-sales in September.

Sunset Station is going to be a popular community for Reston. The community will offer spacious townhomes with open floor plans with 3–5 bedrooms, 10-foot ceilings, and rooftop terraces.

If you would like more information about Sunset Station or to sign up for their buyer interest list, please visit

https://dreamfindershomes.com/new-homes/va/reston/sunset-station/

- AMERICAN DREAM WAY PHASE 2 -

PLANS BEING DEVELOPED FOR VERTICAL DEMOLITION

OF THE FNMA BUILDING

Our demolition contractor is nearing completion of the soft strip phase of the building, which includes removing all the interior architectural finishes and decommissioning of non-required systems. We anticipate our permit for demolition of the building and garage structure sometime

in August, with demolition work commencing shortly thereafter. We anticipate the demolition to commence on the southeast corner of the site and progress towards the northwest corner. Heavy equipment will be utilized to demolish the existing structure. Concrete will be processed and

recycled on-site, with the balance of debris being removed via dump truck. All daily demolition-related traffic will be limited to the Sunset Hills entrance.

Note that the pedestrian gate near North Shore Drive will be closed during vertical demolition.

We remain committed to having vibration monitoring in place before the start of building demolition and are in the process of working with a vibration consultant on a comprehensive vibration plan. We will continue to keep you informed as the plan is finalized.

In addition, we have engaged an environmental consultant to review our demolition approach and identify opportunities to enhance our practices. The consultant will strengthen our erosion & sediment, and stormwater controls—targeting a higher standard than required by permit—to further mitigate potential runoff or downstream impacts during demolition. The consultant will also conduct water sampling in the adjacent

pond both before and after demolition to confirm that no adverse impacts from demolition have occurred.

SUMMER SIZZLES IN THE AMERICAN DREAM WAY PROJECT!

rmarston@engagemarketing.biz (Regina Marston) — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:52:58 GMT

- AMERICAN DREAM WAY PHASE 1 -

SUMMER SIZZLES IN THE AMERICAN DREAM WAY PROJECT!

Despite the summer heat and rainstorms, we continue to make great progress with the development of the community. We continue to see more wildlife returning to the community, and our ponds are welcoming back the turtles for a cool down from the hot summer days!

The development of the utility infrastructure, sidewalks, and preparation of the building pads for Sunset Station is going well, and Dream Finders Homes will soon begin work on their beautifully furnished models.

Work has continued on the retaining walls in the community, with Wall 1 on the north side of American Dream Way, and Wall 3 adjacent to the alley closest to where the models are being built. Hazel will be placing fill (soil or stone) on the Sunset Station building pads, in the roadways, behind the curb, and along the retaining walls.

We’re also working to tie in American Dream Way Drive at Old Reston Avenue. This will include removing and replacing the existing ADW curb and asphalt. Please note that pedestrians should be prepared for temporary sidewalk closures adjacent to Old Reston Avenue.

SUNSET STATION UPDATE

Sunset Station’s utility infrastructure, roads, and sidewalks are in the finalstages of completion and, weather permitting, they will begin construction of their model building in late June. The model floor plans will be released to the hundreds of interested buyers on the VIP list the

last week of June. Dream Finders Homes reports that interest is very high, and they look to have strong pre-sales before the models open!

Sunset Station will offer spacious townhomes with open floor plans with 3–5 bedrooms, 10-foot ceilings, and rooftop terraces.

If you would like more information about Sunset Station or to sign up for their buyer interest list, please visit: https://dreamfindershomes.com/new-homes/va/reston/sunset-station/

- AMERICAN DREAM WAY PHASE 2 -

FNMA BUILDING’S AMERICAN FLAG REMOVAL CEREMONY

We are pleased to announce that the American Flag that flew for decades in front of the FNMA building was removed with the pomp and circumstance that it deserved. Thank you to Scout Troop 1970 in Reston, VA, for taking time out of their Memorial Day weekend to conduct a special American flag retirement ceremony at the former FNMA Office building at 11600 American Dream Way Drive.

They did such a fantastic job of expertly removing the American flag from the flagpole properly, carefully folding it, and then presenting it to our representative, who took it to the local police department for proper disposal. We appreciate their professionalism and are happy to know the flag was properly handled.

The American Dream Way PROJECT UPDATE

rmarston@engagemarketing.biz (Regina Marston) — Fri, 30 May 2025 15:45:05 GMT

The American Dream Way PROJECT UPDATE

The spring weather has been beautiful in Reston, and we have enjoyed watching the trees and flowers bloom and the turtles begin to return to the ponds in our beautiful new community. The development of the utility infrastructure, sidewalks, and preparation of the building pads for Sunset Station have been moving along well, and we are on schedule for Dream Finders Homes to begin work on their model building in June.

We will be starting work on retaining walls in the community with Wall 1 on the north side of American Dream Way, and Wall 3 adjacent to the alley where the homes will be built closest to Old Reston Ave. During the placement of fill (soil or stone) on the Sunset Station building pads, in the roadways, behind the curb, and retaining walls, vibratory equipment will be used to compact the material. Depending on the location of fills or equipment, our neighboring residents may feel slight vibrations.

SUNSET STATION UPDATE

Sunset Station’s utility infrastructure, roads, and sidewalks are being completed, and Dream Finders Homes will begin the construction of their model building that will be located closest to Old Reston Ave in June. We are excited to see the community take shape and look forward to the models being completed in the fall. The townhomes in Sunset Station will offer spacious, open floor plans with 3–5 bedrooms, 10-foot ceilings, and rooftop terraces.

If you would like more information about Sunset Station or to sign up for their buyer interest list, please visit https://dreamfindershomes.com/new-homes/va/reston/sunset-station/

The American Dream Way Project Update

rmarston@engagemarketing.biz (Regina Marston) — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:11:10 GMT

THE AMERICAN DREAM WAY PROJECT UPDATE

The great weather we’ve been having has allowed us to make significant progress on the development of Sunset Station’s ponds, roads, water, and sewer infrastructure. We’re excited to announce that our ponds are coming back to life, and we’re hoping that the turtles and wildlife will once again be enjoying their tranquil home. Our roadways are starting to take shape, and the main water line, sanitary sewer, and storm drains are in place so that we can turn the community over to Dream Finders Homes to begin the construction of their residences.

SUNSET STATION UPDATE

Sunset Station, being built by Dream Finders Homes, will be ready for the construction of the townhomes in May!

We look forward to watching the community take shape, and we will provide you with updates on the construction process.

The townhomes in Sunset Station will offer 3–5 bedrooms, 10-foot ceilings, rooftop terraces, and open floorplans.

If you would like more information about Sunset Station or to sign up for their buyer interest list, please visit

https://dreamfindershomes.com/new-homes/va/reston/sunset-station/

Artists rendering for preliminary information. Subject to change without notice.

The American Dream Way Project Update

rmarston@engagemarketing.biz (Regina Marston) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:28:12 GMT

THE AMERICAN DREAM WAY PROJECT UPDATE

We have made great progress on the development of Sunset Station, and we look forward to Dream Finders Homes beginning work on the vertical construction of their residences in the next few months. Sunset Station is going to be a great place for residents to live,

work, and play in Reston!

As we prepare for the next phase of horizontal site construction, crews will be testing newly installed water and sanitary sewer infrastructure, importing soil to make site fills, grading in preparation of street construction and planting wetland grasses along the pond embankments.

Over the next couple of months, you will see site grading turn to curb and gutter installation, and the Fairfax Water Authority will be installing water service to Sunset Station. In addition, we will begin paving the roads and stabilizing the site so that Dream Finders Homes can begin vertical construction.

We will keep you updated on all the exciting details about Sunset Station in our newsletter and our website.

If you would like more information about Sunset Station or to sign up for their buyer interest list,

please visit https://dreamfindershomes.com/new-homes/va/reston/sunset-station/

UPDATE ON THE FNMA OFFICE BUILDING PROPERTY

Wheelock Communities has submitted an application through the Site Specific Plan Amendment (SSPA) Process

to have Fairfax County add an option for residential use consisting of townhomes and/or stacked townhomes for

the FNMA property.

Wheelock Communities’ SSPA application can be reviewed online at:

https://tinyurl.com/mr3549t7

The SSPA process allows for members of the community to ask questions and make comments on the application.

The public meeting for Wheelock’s application will be held

April 8th - 7 pm

Langston Hughes Middle School

Lecture Hall 301

11401 Ridge Heights, Reston, VA 20191

We look forward to sharing information about the FNMA project with our neighbors and answering

any questions you may have.

Artists rendering for preliminary information. Subject to change without notice.

The American Dream Way Project Welcomes Dream Finders Homes Sunset Station!

rmarston@engagemarketing.biz (Regina Marston) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:19:15 GMT

The American Dream Way Project

Welcomes Dream Finders Homes Sunset Station!

We are pleased to announce that Dream Finders Homes will be the homebuilder of Sunset Station, the community we are currently developing in The American Dream Way Project. Dream Finders Homes, ranked number 14 in Builder Magazine’s “Builder 100”, is recognized as one of the nation’s fastest-growing homebuilders and is leading the way in technology, quality construction, and commitment to building successful partnerships with communities throughout the nation.

Sunset Station is Dream Finders Homes Capitol Division’s newest community, where modern sophistication meets luxury living in the vibrant heart of Reston. The community will feature meticulously designed townhomes with three to five spacious bedrooms with soaring ten-foot ceilings on the main level, lofts with rooftop terraces, and expansive open floorplans.

“We are so excited to be working on our newest community in Northern Virginia and look forward to getting to know the community and our neighbors! Sunset Station is the perfect place to live, and we are so pleased to be involved in building this lifestyle-focused community right in the heart of Reston. Located just steps from Reston Town Center, Reston Station, Tysons Corner, and Plaza America, Sunset Station will blend urban energy with serene living. We are looking forward to launching construction on the residences in the next few months and welcoming homeowners to this unmatched community later this year, said Melanie Green-Karol, Director of Sales & Marketing, Dream Finders Homes – Capitol Division.

We will keep you updated on all the exciting details about Sunset Station in our newsletter and our website.

If you would like more information about Sunset Station or to sign up for their buyer interest list, please visit

https://dreamfindershomes.com/new-homes/va/reston/sunset-station/

Artists rendering for preliminary information. Subject to change without notice.

THE AMERICAN DREAM WAY PROJECT COLLABORATES WITH SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS

rmarston@engagemarketing.biz (Regina Marston) — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:11:25 GMT

THE AMERICAN DREAM WAY PROJECT

COLLABORATES WITH SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS

Wheelock Communities is committed to creating a beautiful community that will provide lots of opportunities to enjoy the incredible natural environment that residents and visitors can enjoy. Our community will offer trails, a new park and playground, and access to the W&OD trail that runs along the south side of the community. To ensure that the community is developed using sustainable development practices and to combat a variety of invasive plant species, LandDesign, our landscape architect, has created a sustainable landscape plan that will use native plants, as well as landscape techniques that will limit water and other harmful chemicals.

Wheelock Communities has collaborated with Sustainability Matters, a local non-profit that has a contract with NOVA Parks to ensure that, when there is an opportunity, the W&OD trail system is being replanted using non-invasive plants. Wheelock Communities is excited to see Sustainability Matters’ landscape plan for the trail. Sustainability Matters was founded in 2018 as a grassroots environmental nonprofit operating in Virginia’s rural Northern Shenandoah Valley and Piedmont regions and in the DC suburbs. The organization is the architect of transformative, scalable projects like Making Trash Bloom, hosts webinars with global reach, and creates conservation education videos that reach millions of viewers across social media.

Since its inception, Sustainability Matters has organized more than 250 educational and outreach programs for over 25,000 participants. They recently completed a meadow in Vienna, as part of the W&OD trail improvement initiative. “We’re excited to be part of the effort to improve the W&OD trail, including the area adjacent to the American Dream Way community. We are currently in the planning stages with this project as well as the trail that abuts the Metro Rail. As a nonprofit, we are able to work with a wide variety of partners, cities, and counties to ensure that sustainability is at the forefront of development efforts,” said Andrea McGimsey, Executive Director of Sustainability Matters.

The organization is looking for sponsors, donors, and volunteers to assist in the American Dream Way W&OD Trail project. If you’re interested in joining the effort, visit https://www.sustainabilitymatters.earth to find out ways you can help!

Happy Holidays from the American Dream Way Team

rmarston@engagemarketing.biz (Regina Marston) — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:40:47 GMT

Happy Holidays from the American Dream Way Team!

The holidays are the perfect time to reflect on the year and be thankful for all you have accomplished. The American Dream Way project team is thankful for the progress that we have been able to achieve in this exciting new residential community in the heart of Reston. The team has worked hard to ensure that our neighbors, local officials, and other stakeholders have been informed about the construction activities and we look forward to sharing more information about the progress in the community in 2025.

To celebrate the giving season, the team at American Dream Way has been taking part in a variety of festivities and charitable events with some of the region’s nonprofits. We have made donations to the Cornerstones Gift Cards for Kids campaign and the Saint Leo Catholic Church Food Pantry. These organizations are important resources for the community and help make Reston a great place to live.

If you’re looking for ways to celebrate the holidays with a donation, here is a great resource from Supervisor

Walter Alcorn’s office for places you can help your neighbors visit: https://tinyurl.com/2p67pypw

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

WE’RE CELEBRATING THE GIVING SEASON!

rmarston@engagemarketing.biz (Regina Marston) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:13:30 GMT

WE’RE CELEBRATING THE GIVING SEASON!

It’s that special time of year when we look around for all the things we have to be thankful for and take an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those in our community who need help.

Recently, Steve Coniglio, on behalf of Wheelock Communities, donated several coats, hats, scarves, and gloves to the 2024 Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Closet in partnership with Cornerstones, and the Hunter Mill District Supervisor’s Office. The Hunter Mill District Coat Closet will provide free winter coats, hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves to all who need them.

For nearly 50 years, Cornerstones has been helping neighbors in need overcome tough economic times in an already high cost-of-living region. The service area of Cornerstones has grown to include most of northwestern Fairfax County. Each resident in Fairfax Countycan become a Cornerstone and continue their history of helping people build more stable lives by connecting them to vital resources that solve their needs for housing, childcare, food or financial assistance.

“We were happy to be part of the Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Closet initiative as we recognize the need to assist those in our community who need help. It’s important to be reminded of everything we have to be thankful for and to pay it forward whenever we can,” said Steve Coniglio, Regional Partner, Mid-Atlantic for Wheelock Communities.

If you’re looking for ways to donate to your neighbors in need, here are some other places you can make

a donation during the Thanksgiving season:

https://www.cornerstonesva.org/donations/drives/thanksgiving-food-drive-3/

https://www.reston.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=911

https://restoncommunitycenter.com/event/rcc-thanksgiving-food-drive-2024/#:~:text=You%20can%20contribute%20by%20donating,off%20points%20throughout%20the%20community

11600 AMERICAN DREAM WAY PROJECT LAUNCHES WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA

rmarston@engagemarketing.biz (Regina Marston) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:54:37 GMT

11600 AMERICAN DREAM WAY PROJECT LAUNCHES WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA

As part of our ongoing efforts to provide information about the project, we have launched a website to ensure that local residents, Fairfax County officials, partners, Realtors, and other stakeholders are kept informed about all the construction activities happening at 11600 American Dream Way.

We encourage all residents, and others interested in staying abreast of how the project is progressing to visit www.americandreamwayproject.com and share the website with anyone interested in our exciting new townhome community. We will keep the website updated with the latest information on the community. There is a Newsletter tab where we will archive all of the newsletters.

We also have a FAQ tab where we keep the updated FAQ document, and a Contact Us page if you would like

to send us a question or if someone wants to be added to the newsletter distribution list.

We also have launched social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. We will be posting news

about the community, as well as sharing information about events and other news within the Reston community. We would like to collaborate with other Reston community-focused organizations to share their information on our social media pages. Please send us an email on the Contact Us page of the website and we will reach out to see how we can work together to promote the great work you are doing!

Please follow us on social media by clicking on the links on the homepage to stay in the know!

We look forward to engaging with the community on our social media pages!

A BIG THANK YOU TO TANYA’S TURTLE PROJECT FOR SAVING OUR WILDLIFE!

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:06:45 GMT

A BIG THANK YOU TO TANYA’S TURTLE PROJECT

FOR SAVING OUR WILDLIFE!

As part of the construction and development of 11600 American Dream Way, we recently dewatered our ponds to better manage stormwater retention and the growth of invasive plants, weeds, andvines. At the suggestion of a Fairfax County Wildlife Specialist, we partnered with Tanya Firth of Tanya’s Turtle Project to ensure that our turtles were properly rescued.

Tanya Firth and her incredible volunteers from the local neighborhoods began their rescueoperation on Saturday, September 7th, and proudly rescued ten turtles. As the volunteers began toget a better idea of how the turtles responded to the pond dewatering, they could more easilyintervene as the turtles began to make their move. On Sunday, September 8th, the group rescued26 turtles!

On Monday, September 9th, Kelly Geer, a licensed wildlife control officer went to the site in latemorning and saved three turtles. She found the construction crew trying to help a Great Blue Heroncaught in the brush, tangled in fishing line with a hook stuck in its leg. She assisted the crew insaving the heron and went to transport the bird to Blue Ridge Wildlife Center. She was told by the crew about more turtles trying to escape by the brick wall. Tina was able to call Aleca, one of hervolunteers, who went to their rescue. She was able to save an additional 18 turtles. The turtle count for Monday was 21, and a Blue Heron!

Tanya’s volunteers kept up their great work, and on Tuesday, September 10th, volunteer Kelly found an additional 18 turtles, including one musk turtle. On Wednesday, September 11th,volunteer Aleca found six, and Kelly found 20, also including one musk turtle, for a total of 26. OnThursday, September 12th, an additional 13, including three musk turtles, and on Friday the 13th,they found one musk turtle.

Many thanks to Tanya Firth and the Tanya’s Turtle Project volunteers! They rescued a total of 115 turtles and one Blue Heron from the ponds. We are proud to have partnered with Tanya on thisimportant project and are grateful for everyone’s help in ensuring our turtles are safe!

If you would like to volunteer to assist Tanya in her work to save turtles in the region, please visit her website at:

american-dream-way

UPDATE ON THE FNMA OFFICE BUILDING GARAGE DEMOLITION

THE FNMA OFFICE BUILDING DEMOLITION Reaches Major Milestone

THE FNMA OFFICE BUILDING DEMOLITION IS COMPLETE

THE FNMA BUILDING EXPECTED to BE LEVELED BY LATE FEBRUARY 2026

WE’RE CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS with Donations to Coats for Kids!

WE’RE MAKING GREAT PROGRESS ON SUNSET STATION

SUNSET STATION SIDEWALKS and TRAILS ARE TAKING SHAPE

INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS ARE MOVING ALONG WELL IN SUNSET STATION

CONSTRUCTION ON SUNSET STATION AMENITIES AND TRAILS HAS STARTED!

Major Improvements on Sunset Station Taking Place This Summer!

SUMMER SIZZLES IN THE AMERICAN DREAM WAY PROJECT!

The American Dream Way PROJECT UPDATE

The American Dream Way Project Update

The American Dream Way Project Update

The American Dream Way Project Welcomes Dream Finders Homes Sunset Station!

﻿

THE AMERICAN DREAM WAY PROJECT COLLABORATES WITH SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS

Happy Holidays from the American Dream Way Team

Happy Holidays from the American Dream Way Team!

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

WE’RE CELEBRATING THE GIVING SEASON!

11600 AMERICAN DREAM WAY PROJECT LAUNCHES WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA

11600 AMERICAN DREAM WAY PROJECT LAUNCHES WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA

﻿

A BIG THANK YOU TO TANYA’S TURTLE PROJECT FOR SAVING OUR WILDLIFE!

A BIG THANK YOU TO TANYA’S TURTLE PROJECT

FOR SAVING OUR WILDLIFE!