RiverHouse Neighborhood

Location

1111 Army Navy Drive, 1400 S. Joyce St., and 1600 S. Joyce St..; The 36-acre site is in Pentagon City, bounded generally by Army Navy Drive to the north, South Joyce Street to the east, 16th Street South to the south, and South Lynn Street to the west., Arlington, VA 22202  View Map

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Status

Under Review

About the Project

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REZN22-00007 (Rezoning) | SPLN23-00001 (PDSP) | SPLN23-00002 (Land Bay N) | SPLN23-00003 (Land Bay S) | SPLN23-00004 (Land Bay C) | SPLN25-00001 (Existing Buildings)

Existing site development includes three (3) multifamily buildings with surface parking lots: the James House (452 units and 1,130 sq. ft. of retail), the Potomac House (647 units), and the Ashley House (577 units).

The applicant proposes to keep the existing buildings, rezone the entire site to “RA6-15,” and construct infill development via a Phased Development Site Plan (PDSP). Under the proposed PDSP, the maximum development potential would be 4,461 dwelling units (including existing units) and 14,793 sq. ft. of retail. The PDSP is comprised of four (4) Final Site Plans (“Land Bays”) that would be approved and amended over time to achieve the ultimate build-out, consisting of:  

  • Land Bay N:
    • Construct a new seven-story multifamily building with ground floor retail:
      • “N1” - 7 stories
        • 509 units; 14,793 sq. ft. of retail (urgent care use)
        • Parking: 0.5 spaces per unit (residential); 1 per 1,000 sf (retail)
    • Future Final Site Plans:
      • “N2” multifamily residential building (up to 871 du and 250' in height)
      • "N3" multifamily residential building (up to 485 du and 250' in height)
      • 0.4 parking spaces/unit, per building

  • Land Bay C:
    • Construct up to three (3) new buildings:
      • “C1” (Multifamily Residential)
        • 7 stories
        • 102 units
        • 0.41 parking spaces/unit
      • “C2” (Multifamily Residential) - Future Final Site Plan
        • Up to 16 stories
        • Up to 366 units
        • 0.4 parking spaces/unit
      • “C3” (Multifamily Residential) - Future Final Site Plan
        • Up to 250' in height
        • 325 units
        • 0.4 parking spaces/unit
  • Land Bay S:
    • Townhouses: 127 units; parking 1.61 spaces/unit; 4 stories
  • Existing Buildings Land Bay:
    • James, Potomac, and Ashley House buildings to remain (1,676 du and 1,130 sq. ft. of retail)
    • 0.4 parking spaces/unit; 0 retail parking

In addition, per the Pentagon City Sector Plan, the applicant will work with staff to provide the following targeted community benefits:

  • Expansion of Virginia Highlands Park through land dedication, construction of realigned segment of S. Joyce Street
  • Creation of Green Ribbon segments throughout the site
  • Creation of additional public space on the site totaling at least 2.5 acres
  • Easement up to 30 feet wide for S Joyce Street streetscape and protected bicycle facility
  • At least 10% on-site committed affordable housing units (bonus density only)
  • LEED Gold certification

Applicant Materials

Related Plans

Public Process

Timeline

Milestone / Meeting

Materials

August 2023

PDSP / Site Plan Acceptance

  See "Applicant Materials" above

July 26, 2023

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Community Kickoff Meeting

 July 26-September 22, 2023  Kickoff: Community Questions and Comments Form

September 21, 2023

12 - 1:30 pm

 Virtual Open House 

 

September 27, 2023

7 – 9 pm

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Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC) Meeting #1

 

October 24, 2023

7–9 pm

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Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC) Meeting #2

 

November 16, 2023

7–9 pm

 Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC) Meeting #3

November 30, 2023

Noon - 1 pm

On-Site Walking Tour

Starting location: The James apartment building

September 9 - 22, 2024

Online Engagement Opportunity

Results:

October 24, 2024

7 - 9:30 pm 

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Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) Meeting #1

 

January 16, 2025

7 - 9 pm

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Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) Meeting #2

May 19, 2025

7 - 9 pm

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Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) Meeting #3

 

June 26, 2025

7 - 9 pm

Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) Meeting #4

July 28, 2025

7 - 9 pm

Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) Meeting #5  
 TBD Additional Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) Meetings - As Needed   

TBD

Transportation Commission

Public Hearing

TBD

Housing Commission

Public Hearing

 TBD

Park and Recreation Commission

Public Hearing

 

TBD

Planning Commission

Public Hearing

TBD

County Board

Public Hearing

*Process timelines are subject to change as needs arise. Check back for updates.