Reston Town Center Skyline

I got an email today asking me about The Reston Town Center Blog and the general purpose. My answer is multi-purpose. I truly have an appreciation for Reston Town Center and a belief that many other communities should consider the Reston Town Center model. Loudoun County would be great for a version of Town Center 5-10 miles west. Same would be true for places like Cary NC and maybe Stafford County VA.

A true Town Center should be a considered a component of every growing community just like traditional residential and traditional commercial. I've been to places called Town Center that were little more than a shopping mall or shopping center. A real Town Center offers a lot to a community from many perspectives ... social and economic. We are in the Internet age when everyone including myself can express opinions on a multitude of subjects. I'm making Town Center one of mine.

Yes, it is no secret that beyond basic development issues or architectural appreciation ... I have a professional interest in Town Center. Knowledge is POWER and I hope to become a recognized Town Center Expert in order to serve future clients to the best of my ability. I also hope to develop business contacts to enhance my marketability as a Town Center real estate specialist. There is no secret there. I could pick any of dozens of locales or neighborhoods to gain market knowledge and develop future business but I'd prefer to follow those pursuits at a location where I am already a big believer in the extra added value of the neighborhood.

JT

Herndon Real Estate

Happy New Year 2008!

Happy New Year! My days of loudly ringing in the New Year have long passed but I did manage a quick side trip over to Reston Town Center shortly before the arrival of the 2008.

A couple blog posts prior to this one I stated that I would take a night-time photo of the Christmas Tree at Town Center and upload here on the Reston Town Center Blog. Based on the high percentage of shots I took that are of zero artistic value ... I still have a lot to learn about night photography. I am fairly pleased with the Christmas Tree photo above left, although I'm sure it is much more the photogenic venue than the person behind the camera.

I've been noticing something recently at Town Center ... I can not believe the number of photo takers. I'm sure these quick shot takers have always been around at Town Center but now that I am aware of their presence I see just ordinary people taking shots of all kinds every time I'm there. Digital cameras, cell phone cammers or PDA's ... your average citizen obviously sees the unique beauty that is the Reston Town Center design.

JT

I also have a 30+ year appreciation for Lake Anne Village and Plaza.