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🌱 Patch AM: Major Housing, Office Changes Proposed Near Wiehle-Reston East Metro

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What's up Reston! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Big redevelopment plans near Wiehle-Reston East head to public review
  • How could Reston's Metro Kiss & Ride be transformed in coming years?
  • How far did this Reston cyclist go to bring light?

Also on today's calendar: 82nd Waterford Fair and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very warm; a p.m. shower, with a high of 89 and low of 60 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Cooler; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 65, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Cloudy with a chance of rain, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Major Housing, Office Changes Proposed Near Wiehle-Reston East Metro (patch.com) — Major redevelopment plans around the Wiehle-Reston East Metro could bring hundreds of new homes, expanded office space, a hotel, and added retail to nearly 58 acres in Reston. Residents can learn about proposed changes to Commerce Metro Center, Association Drive, and 11600 Sunrise Valley Drive at a community meeting Monday, Oct. 5, at Langston Hughes Middle School.
   

2. Reston Town Center Metro Kiss & Ride Could Become Part Of Larger Development (patch.com) — Fairfax County supervisors have cleared the way for the Reston Town Center Metro Kiss & Ride lot to be evaluated as part of a major transit-oriented redevelopment proposal, though no sale or construction is approved yet. The move lets planners study adding housing and improving transit facilities on the 1.86-acre county parcel, with any actual redevelopment requiring a future public vote by the Board of Supervisors.
   

3. Reston resident completes 1,000-mile bicycle ride for charity (ffxnow.com) — Reston resident Don Weber just wrapped up an ambitious 1,000-mile charity bike ride supporting Watts of Love, a nonprofit bringing solar lights to communities without electricity. Riding with colleagues from Illinois to Herndon, he battled mechanical issues and long, hilly days, ultimately helping raise more than $38,000 and already looking ahead to an even more scenic ride planned for 2027.
   

4. Tysons apartment costs rise, other areas of county see drop in new data (ffxnow.com) — Reston renters can expect slightly lower prices this fall, with median one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and overall apartment rents all down about 1% from last year. New data from Apartment List shows most Fairfax County communities seeing modest rent declines, while Tysons bucks the trend with increases. The report also compares Fairfax to nearby Arlington, Alexandria, and national markets.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Give Kids the Gift of New Socks for Colder Weather —Jerilyn Woelfel Read on Patch
  • Washington Nationals Team Dog Natty is the star of DogFest Washington DC 2026, Benefiting Canine Companions —John Bentzinger Read on Patch
  • South Lakes Looks To Maintain Control This Year Against Herndon —Brian McNicoll Read on Patch
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Ok Reston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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