We've all seen and been affected by the activity going on and up in Tysons. What's it all leading up to? What will it look like a year from now? These are essential questions for McLean/Tysons-area businesses.
Come hear the answers firsthand when the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce hosts "The Near-Term Future of Tyson's Corner: A Panel Discussion."
Topics and speakers include:
- Sharon Bulova, Fairfax County Board Chairman
Welcome and overview of current activities in Tysons Corner, hot-button issues for the next 6-12 months - Walter Alcorn, Planning Commissioner and Chair of Tysons Committee of the Fairfax County Planning Commission
How we got here, current plans for funding infrastructure improvements - Barbara Byron, Director, Office of Community Revitalization and Reinvestment (OCRR)
By Right Development underway, rezonings in process, rezonings approved - Tim Steinhilber, 495 Express Lanes Project General Manager
Update on 495 Express Lane Project opening this year--how the Express Lanes will work, when they will open, and what travelers will need. - Marcia McAllister, Dulles Corridor Metro Rail Project Representative
What will the metro stations look like, where will they be, and when will they open?
The event also includes a computer-generated simulation of how the 495 Express Lanes work, information booths, images of the Tysons Skyline, and building renderings of things under construction. The afternoon will conclude with a question-and-answer period.
Cost to attend is $25 for Chamber members and $35 for Future members. $30/$40 at the door. Seating is limited--reserve your spot today.
For more information, visit www.mcleanchamber.org or call (703) 356-5424.
