Reston, Virginia
Population: 80,000
Located in Fairfax County
Reston is a relatively new town in terms of the history of the United States. Whereas most towns grew out of a population coming in and growing out, Reston was built around community. The concept of "new towns" emerged in western England and Scandinavia in response to the demands of modern living. The idea was simple and sound: a self sufficient urban development, taking the form of a small-to-medium size city with a broad range of housing and planned commercial, industrial, educational and recreational facilities. It was a place where urban landscape in a rural setting could offer a quality of life, amenity and individual dignity. It was Robert E. Simon, Jr., who saw this land in 1961, fell in love with it, and succeeded in gathering the essential elements needed to begin the process of bringing the new town concept to Northern Virginia. The new town which resulted was named "Reston", using the founder's initials and the English suffix for town. In its 11.5 square mile space, over 58,000 residents live, work, play and enjoy Reston as their home. By the end of 1988, over 1,400 companies had established themselves in Reston, employing 31,000 people, more than an average of one and one-half jobs per household. High technology firms like Sperry were followed by others, especially after the Dulles Toll Road opened in 1984, shortening the driving time to Tysons Corner and Washington. Across Market Street from the Mercury Fountain, a barrel-vaulted glass roofed Pavilion was built in 1993 over an ice skating rink used during winter months. For the rest of the year it is a large, open air building for concerts, festivals, seasonal celebrations, and children's events. In Reston, we believe that variety is the spice of life, which is why we have so much to offer for recreational fun. With 14 pools to choose from, we have quiet, shady pools for relaxing; a bustling Olympic-sized pool complete with sand volleyball court; pools that are open later at night and several that open bright and early for the before-work aerobics or lap swim. Reston has many choices in homes from condominiums ranging from $70,000 to $1,000,000, town houses from $150,000 to $700,000; patio homes from $350,000 to $750,000 and single family homes from $350,000 to over $1,000,000. Homes offer two, three and four bedrooms, and condo's range from one bedroom through three bedrooms. Reston will continue to attract national and worldwide recognition and awards as it has from the beginning. The outpouring of creative energy which has resulted in its singular success is combined with the rich legacy of its past, the vitality of its people and the success of its business community to make the promise of its future a bright one. Find homes for sale in Reston Virginia
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