The kickoff was held at Reston Community Center, Hunters Woods.

With staff and Captain Oluwa at Cathy Hudgins Community Center at Southgate.

A great showing of community spirit at Golf Course Square – thank you John Pinkman for organizing!

Please note that my staff is taking much deserved time off after a busy year (and with a busy fall coming up):

• The Hunter Mill District Office is closed the week of Aug. 7.
• The Hunter Mill District News will be on a two-week hiatus and will be back on Aug. 23.

Regards,

Walter

The Board of Supervisors held two committee meetings yesterday, Aug. 1. You can watch the meetings here and click the links below for agendas and presentations.

• Housing Committee
• Safety and Security Committee

Please note that the next Board of Supervisors meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 12.

Reston Comprehensive Plan Update: Next Steps

Thank you to everyone who attended my town hall last Thursday, July 27. It was a good discussion on the community's vision for Reston in coming years. You can review the Department of Planning and Development's presentation here (PDF). Comments from the meeting will be added to the matrix of comments (PDF) that have been collected from a number of sources including public hearings, community meetings, emails and more. Your input will inform the Board of Supervisors for the scheduled Sept. 12 public hearing and vote. Learn more.

Lake Anne Economic Visioning Study Update

The Economic Visioning Study for the Lake Anne Commercial Revitalization Area (CRA) is entering Phase Two, which includes an assessment of individual property owners’ interests and willingness to partner on implementing the vision. This phase is expected to take approximately three months. A series of one-on-one meetings will be scheduled with individual property owners soon. The findings of Phase Two will shape the scope of work for a potential third phase of the Economic Visioning Study, which would investigate the feasibility of implementing the various components contained in the vision plan. Assuming funding is available, Phase Three of the study is anticipated to begin in the first quarter of 2024.

Phase One of Lake Anne’s Economic Visioning Study concluded earlier this summer and included a series of focus groups, an online survey, and several in-person workshops, conducted by the county and consultant StreetSense. The outcome of this phase is substantial alignment among community members on an economic vision that is both aspirational and grounded in market realities. Learn more, submit comments and subscribe for updates.

Hunter Mill Land Use Committee Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, August 15, 7:30 p.m.

The Hunter Mill District Land Use Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Use this link to attend. You may also call in and listen to the meeting, dial 571-429-5982 and use conference call ID: 627 575 455#. For information, email Shruti Nallappa or call 703-478-5123.

Reston Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Virtual Meeting: Monday, August 21, 7:30 p.m.

The Reston Planning and Zoning (P&Z) meeting is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Use this link to attend. You may also call in and listen to the meeting, dial 571-429-5982 and use conference call ID: 640 164 19#. For more information, email Shruti Nallappa or call 703-478-5123.

Electric Metro Buses Coming

Last week in my role on the WMATA Board of Directors I had the opportunity to tour Metro's first zero-emission bus. Besides being better for the planet and quieter, it has several customer friendly upgrades, including new fareboxes, charging ports, and digital passenger information screens. I look forward to seeing zero-emission buses in Hunter Mill District and throughout our region in coming years.  Learn more.

A reminder to everyone that Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) begin the 2023-2024 School Year on Monday, Aug. 21. More than 1,600 school buses will be back on county streets, traffic patterns will change and there will be more pedestrians around our school zones. It takes all of us to keep our children safe:

• Road Rules for School Buses, School Zones and Crossing Guards
• Speed Cameras at School Zone Locations

Vienna Parks and Recreation Fall Class Registration Begins Aug. 7

Fall class registration for Town residents begins on Monday, Aug. 7. People who live outside Vienna town limits may register the following Monday, Aug. 14. You can take a look at the Vienna Parks and Recreation program guide here.

Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) will resume normal operating hours effective Monday, Aug. 28. With this change, the library will be open longer, offering library visitors more time to check out books, attend programs and utilize the many resources available at each of the 23 branches.

Under the updated hours, regional branches (including Reston) will be open:

• 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday
• 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday

Community branches (including Patrick Henry) will be open:

• 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday,
• 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday
• Closed on Sunday. 

Learn more, including online services.

Professional Touring Artist Series Tickets

Reston Community Center's Professional Touring Artist Series tickets go on sale Aug. 1, 4 p.m. at the CenterStage Box Office only for Reston residents and employees. On Aug. 8 at 4 p.m. tickets can be purchased online and by the general public. See the full schedule.

4-H Fair and Carnival at Frying Pan Farm Park Aug. 3-6

Celebrate Fairfax County's agricultural traditions and enjoy some old-fashioned fun as the Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Carnival returns to historic Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon, Aug. 3 to 6. Learn more.

Hunter Mill Melodies Weekly Concert Series Continues to Aug. 17

Upcoming free concerts at Frying Pan Farm Park start at 7:30 p.m. and include:

Aug. 3 Patsy Cline Tribute Band (Country)

Aug. 10 City of Fairfax Band Alte Kameraden German Band (Music of Germany)

Aug. 17 The United States Army Blues Band Swamp Romp (Jazz)

Learn more.

Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta Aug. 19

One of the highlights of the year is the popular Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta on Saturday, Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. The free event takes place at Lake Anne Plaza, 1639 Washington Plaza, Reston. Come early for lunch and explore this historic area before the race begins. Learn more.

Tour Reston's Public Art by Bike

Public Art Reston has partnered with the Reston Bike Club to provide three rides around Reston to visit public art.

• RBC-170A (19 miles) – Both North and South of the Toll Road. This route starts at “The Force of Nature” on Reston Plaza.
• RBC-170B (11 miles) – Public Art in Reston South of the Toll Road. This route starts at Walker Nature Center on Glade Drive.
• RBC -170C (10 miles) – Public Art in Reston North of the Toll Road. This route starts at North Point Village Center.

Learn more.