Officials Break Ground on Tysons Overlook

Construction is underway for another addition to the Tysons skyline.

Officials broke ground Monday on Tysons Overlook, an 11-story complex on Jones Branch Drive next to the Gannett/USA Today building.

The building, constructed by MRP Realty, will house more than 300,000 square feet of office space.

LMI, a private, not-for-profit government-consulting firm based in McLean, will own and occupy six of Tysons Overlook’s 11 floors. The remaining 138,000 square feet of office and retail space will available for lease.

“We’re excited to build what we think is a landmark asset and an enduring asset on the Tysons skyline,” said Bob Murphy, MRP Realty’s managing principal.

The building will feature a fitness center, café and terrace overlooking the pond next to Gannett/USA Today.

The groundbreaking is the latest step towards Fairfax County’s long-term vision for Tysons as a walkable, urban center and economic driver.

 “It’s an exciting time to be here and I know [LMI is] going to a make a difference in the neighborhood,” said U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11^th).

The event was also attended by Sharon Bulova, chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Del. Barbara Comstock (R-34^th) and Gerald Gordon, president and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority.

“Fairfax County has spent the last six years planning efforts to make Tysons an even better place for doing business,” Bulova said. “This is an awesome site.”