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Inn of Rosslyn Redevelopment and Housing Supply

Arlington County

Summary

The board approved a new 141-unit apartment building at the abandoned motel site on Fairfax Drive, adding 13 affordable units despite staff's recommendation to deny due to open space concerns.

At a glance

Total mentions: 1
Last 30 days: 0

Last discussed Jan 24, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Private investment in 141 new residential units and public infrastructure improvements.

✅Who benefits

Future residents and individuals seeking housing options in the Rosslyn corridor.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingJan 24, 2026approved

County Board (Regular) — January 24, 2026

The board approved a new 141-unit apartment building at the abandoned motel site on Fairfax Drive, adding 13 affordable units despite staff's recommendation to deny due to open space concerns.

Related development

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Inn of Rosslyn Redevelopment (SP #471)

Replaces a dilapidated, vacant motel with new housing, streetscape improvements, and trees, though providing less ground-level open space than master plan guidelines suggest.

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