Wilson Blvd & Oakland Street: The Start of Something Big?
October 2nd, 2007 Categories: Arlington Urban Villages, Around Arlington County, Ballston, Condos, Neighborhoods, Virginia Square
I was driving down Wilson Blvd on Saturday heading to pick up clients and had a “WOW” reaction when I saw the tearing down of this building on the corner of Wilson Blvd & Oakland Street. I often see the cranes going up and the buildings being built– but rarely get to see the destruction that precedes the new birth.
While there is no sign up yet on what’s to come, it appears to be the home of a new residential building– The Amelia Residences at Virginia Square.
Originally scheduled as am 8–story building with 108 unit condominium, 147 underground parking spaces and 3500 square feet of retail at street level, it is now simply called a “residence.” In Developer speak that means that there is a possibility that is won’t be offered as a condo- but as rental apartments instead. The developer is Dittmar- which is a long-time local builder with a solid reputation. Even Arlington County’s press release from 2004 would not commit to condos.
This is a great location– between Ballston & Virginia Square Metros. Virginia Square is the home of the George Mason Law School and still one of the least developed areas of the Orange Line Corridor.
3801 Wilson Blvd– keep you eyes on it.
Looks like you are keeping your readers up-to-date with the latest breaking news. Loved your photos and got your excitment in catching the moment.
- Gena Riede
Thanks Gena. I drive around the area a lot during the day. I could write a blog with all I see
Great local information and cool pictures too! Keep us informed of the progress at Wilson and Oakland!
[…] Things are always changing on Wilson Boulevard in Arlington. It’s come a long way since I first moved here, with the Vietnamese restaurant in the shape of a boat (with Christmas lights on it!) at the corner of Wilson & Nelson. And just last week, the last buildings (on the north side of Wilson) that were here when I arrived have come down. While there have been inevitable disappointments (the loss of Indian Spices Gifts & Appliances, broken promises about street level retail, etc.), it’s generally been a positive progression. I’m not so sure I can say that about the latest couple of changes, though. […]