Welcome to reston

Welcome to

Reston

LIVE. WORK. PLAY. GET INVOLVED™

Are you new or not so new to Reston?

Come learn more about Reston Association (RA) and the many services, amenities and programs.

Meet RA Board of Directors, staff and find out how you can get involved.

Newcomers’ Night at Reston Association Newcomers’ Night is a biannual event, a one-stop shopping event for our members, volunteers and newcomers. Please contact Ashleigh Soloff via e-mail at Ashleigh@reston.org or call 703-435-6577 to find out more information or when the next event will be.

VISION

Leading the model community where all can Live, Work, Play and Get Involved.™

MISSION

To preserve and enhance the Reston community through outstanding leadership, service and stewardship of our resources.

CORE VALUES

Service. Collaboration. Stewardship. Innovation. Leadership.

Where a world-renowned community was built on dreams and the willingness of people to work together.

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Reston A Planned Community

Reston is a world-renowned community of approximately 60,000 people who are both property owners and renters. They have come to Reston from all over the world. Some have lived here since the community was founded in the 1960s as Virginia’s first zoned planned residential community. Some residents are new arrivals and the population is expected to continue to grow as people and businesses are attracted to the proximity of Dulles International Airport and Washington, D.C., 20 miles away.

Reston’s Amenities

There are great public schools and many community engagement opportunities in Reston. The sustainable design of the community lends itself to the preservation of parkland, natural areas, clean lakes and walking trails.

Environmental Awareness

Reston Association’s environmental stewardship began at the inception of the community. The goal is to enhance, protect and provide environmentally responsible management for the 1,350 acres of open space and parkland that it owns, operates and maintains.

Reston Association

It is one of the largest community interest organizations in the United States, with responsibilities for managing the community’s assets and maintaining design standards within the community.

The association advocates for members within the 11-square miles boundaries. It includes 134 clusters, 30 condominium associations and 17 apartment buildings.

Reston Association is a world-renowned planned community.

Supporting the Community

The Board of Directors and staff represent the interests of members to the County of Fairfax, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the U.S. Congress. This is accomplished by building relationships and working together as partners with other organizations, such as the Hunter Mill Supervisor’s office, Reston Community Center and membership in statewide community interest organizations, as well as the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce.

Board of Directors

The nine-member elected Board of Directors governs Reston Association.

Four members represent each of the election districts. Four are elected atlarge and one is elected to represent the apartment owners.

The board sets policy and advocates for the community on issues as diverse as transportation and development to the environment. Led by a chief executive officer, a staff of 82 manages the daily operations of the community and carry out the directives of the board.

Reston Association Members

Reston Association members are owners, occupants and renters of property, subject to the Reston Deed. Owners and renters of Reston-based residential property are automatically members of the association, which entitles them to all the benefits, including voting in elections.

1960s Lake Anne Village Center 1964

Hickory Cluster Construction 1964

First Home Ground Breaking 1964

Reston Modern Home Design 1967

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Reston can be home for a lifetime.

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LIVE

Each neighborhood offers housing choices from apartments to condominiums to larger townhomes or single-family homes. When your life changes, your neighborhood can stay the same.

Experience diversity in Reston, which was designed to bring together neighbors from all economic and cultural backgrounds in each cluster, condo or single-family neighborhood.

Quality is assured. The Covenants Department helps maintain the standards in Reston by ensuring that property owners adhere to the design guidelines.

Each property owner is assigned a covenants property advisor to guide them through the process to maintain and renovate their property.

For fun and to recognize neighborhood achievement, community leaders can take part in the Spring Fling social and awards event.

Reston is a community with renowned schools, religious centers, festivals, restaurants, entertainment for all ages and it is a place to belong.

To prepare leadership of the individual homeowners associations, Reston offers free, professional development workshops and classes. There’s also a best ideas exchange and a lending library.

1970s Reston Exhibit at Dulles Airport 1970

Hunters Wood Plaza 1971

Terraset Construction 1975

Polo Players 1978

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Jobs in Reston fortify individual careers and strengthen the community as a whole.

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WORK

Reston was founded on the principle that you should be able to live, work, play and get involved all in the same community.

Many Fortune 500 companies are headquartered here.

Reston Tops the Lists

2012 No. 7 on the list of Best Places To Live,

compiled by CNN Money Magazine

2007

A Best Place to Live, Washingtonian Magazine

2012

Tree City USA, National Arbor Day Foundation: (17th consecutive year)

2003

A “Communities in Bloom” International Champion for its environmental beauty.

Reston is the second largest office market in Fairfax County with nearly two million square feet of space. In addition, there are 466,000 square feet of industrial or flexible space and nearly two million square feet of retail development.

2012

Among Top Three Best Tennis Programs in Virginia by readers of Virginia Living Magazine

2003

2012

Recognized by the White House “Let’s Move.Gov” program for providing outdoor tennis programs for children.

Major employers include GCE, Accenture, BAE Systems, Bechtel, Lockheed Martin, Sprint, Northrop Grumman, Oracle, Qinetiq North America, Raytheon, Verisign, Siebel Systems, Rolls Royce and the U.S. Geological Survey.

2012

An “America in Bloom” Champion Award Winner for community wide beautification efforts.

A Certified Community Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.

Certified by the White House Millennium Council for its outstanding trail system.

Regional Award as United States Tennis Association Community Tennis Partner

2008 Among the Top 100 Best Places to Live,

CNN Money Magazine Top Ten Best Place to Retire, US News and World Report

With 55 miles of trails designed to connect village centers, neighborhoods and facilities, many people can walk or bike to work, school or shopping. The association maintains the trails and 25 connecting underpasses that help people safely navigate the community without crossing busy streets.

1980s The Reston Home 1984

Toll Road Built 1984

Reston Farm Market 1980s

Reston Town Center Model 1988

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Come play in Reston and make everyday a fun day.

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PLAY

Reston Association’s environmental stewardship began at the inception of the community. The goal is to enhance, protect and provide environmentally responsible management for the 1,350 acres of open space and parkland that it owns, operates and maintains.

Education, Events & Programs

Reston’s Open Space

72-acre Walker Nature Education Center and Nature House, a year-round learning center.

Four man-made lakes — Anne, Audubon, Newport and Thoreau — provide boating, fishing and storm water management.

55 miles of paved and natural surface pathways with 110 bridges. These connect neighborhoods, village centers and facilities.

75 acres of recreational areas and a fitness trail.

Three ponds and over 21 miles of perennial streams.

800 acres of parkland in woods, meadows and wetlands.

Four community gardens with plots for more than 250 gardeners to grow vegetables and flowers.

Camps for ages 3-16 with training programs for teen camp counselors.

Swimming lessons, “Dive-in” movies, water fitness and certification for lifeguards.

Tennis lessons, leagues, tournaments and matches for all ages.

Scholarship programs for camps, aquatics and tennis that allow any child lessons or camp experiences.

Special events, excursion and trips for children, teens and seniors.

Nature walks, school field trips, year-round nature events and workshops.

Family fun events: Halloween House and Treat or Treat Trail, Totally Trucks, and Kids Triathlon, Nature House 5K Run/Walk and Multicultural Festival.

Workshops for cluster, condo and officers of single-family communities.

Reston Home Expo.

Brokers’ Open: Selling Reston Landscapers’ Luncheons.

Recreational Facilities

15 outdoor pools including several with hot water spas and two that offer extended seasons past Labor Day. 52 outdoor tennis courts, including 26 lighted ones, 8 clay and 6 sized for players 10 and under.

Seven outdoor pavilions and picnic areas.

100+ recreational areas including ball fields, playgrounds, picnic benches and tennis practice walls.

1990s Reston Town Center Skating Rink, 1990

Reston Town Center 1990

Reston Museum Opens 1997

Reston Cinemas 1990s

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Volunteering is a great way to make friends who share your interests.

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GET INVOLVED

In 2010, the Board of Directors added “get involved” to the vision statement in recognition of the broadened community outreach and active volunteerism.

The Reston Association truly values the benefits that volunteers bring to the community. Each year, community members donate thousands of hours to the Association.

Community involvement is an important key in staying active, keeping current and making a difference in the lives of those around you. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities in Reston throughout the year to participate in community events, programs, committees and activities.

There’s a place for everyone who would like to get involved.

To live in Reston means to get involved.

The saying is that Reston runs on volunteers and it is true. They run for seats on the Board of Directors, or lead individual neighborhood associations.

Volunteers keep the pathways free of invasive exotic plants, advise boards of topics such as communications, transportation, the environment or pedestrian and biking activities.

They write articles for Reston magazine, guide the direction of finances and volunteer for the Design Review Board or Covenants Committee.

Community Quality

Community Leadership

Corporations Are Welcome

Board Advisory Committees Environmental Pedestrian & Bicycling Transportation Communications Tennis Seniors Neighborhood

Design Review Board Covenants Committee

Outdoor Opportunities

Stream Cleanups Restoration & Habitat Heroes Wildlife Counts Stream Monitoring

Love the “Great Indoors?”

Office & Administrative Support Photography, Writing, Editing or Helping Organize an Event

Projects can be designed to meet philanthropic marketing and team building goals.

Manage Your Home Short or Long-Term Projects

How To Get Started

Contact Ha Brock, RA community outreach specialist II, habrock@reston.org or 703-4357986 or choose “Get Involved” on our website at www.reston.org.

2000s Communities in Bloom Award 2003

Stream Restoration Project 2008

Nature House Grand Opening 2009

Top 10 Best Places to Live 2012

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CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Charles A. Veatch David Madison Don Atreides Jim Kirby Sean Bahrami COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTORS Lake Anne Merchant Reston Historical Trust GCE Bow Tie Cinemas

Your Resource for the Reston Community Live, Work, Play and Get Involved.™ Reston Association Headquarters Member Services, Covenants, Parks & Recreation, Human Resources, Executive Offices, Accounting, Communication 12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191 703-435-6530

Central Services Facility Trails, Maintenance, Nature, RV & Boat Storage 12250 Sunset Hills Road, Reston, VA 20190-3230 703-437-7658

Walker Nature Center Nature House, Educational Programs 11450 Glade Drive, Reston, VA 20191 703-476-9689

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