McLean: Area Information
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Located 2-miles from Tysons Corner, and close to downtown Washington, D.C., and both Dulles International Airport and Ronald Regan National Airport, the McLean Commercial Revitalization District (CRD) entices visitors, businesses, and residents to live, work and play with its optimal mix of uses and proximity to major transportation arteries—I-495, I-95, George Washington Parkway, and I-66. In 2013, the areas transportation network will be enhanced by the completion of the Tysons East Metro Station. True to the communities 1997 vision to preserve McLean's sophisticated village ambiance, new projects are envisioned that will transform and revitalize the heart of downtown McLean to a lively, community activity center.
McLean CRD: A Cosmopolitan Village
The McLean CRD’s rich tradition of community involvement and pride, preserves McLean's reputation as a cosmopolitan village with sophisticated community serving retail and business centers. The 230 acre McLean CRD is centered at the intersection of Chain Bridge Road, and Old Dominion Drive.
Fairfax County staff works collaboratively with the McLean Revitalization Corporation (MRC), McLean Planning Committee (MPC), business owners and community stakeholders to preserve the communities high standards, and sense of place that takes advantage of its prime location and creates opportunities to foster community enhancing retail and entertainment opportunities to support the long-term economic viability of the business community, while protecting and enhancing the architectural quality of the McLean CRD.
Implementation of the community’s 1997 vision to create a North and South Village is on-going with Streetscape Improvement and Undergrounding of Utilities Projects, completion of two major North Village projects, and the on-going planning of a “McLean Main Street” in the South Village. The Main Street Project will transform the heart of downtown McLean to a mixed use development that would include a mix of shopping, restaurants, and residential uses to be enjoyed for generations to come.
Interesting Facts
- McLean is an unincorporated town located in Fairfax County, Virginia
- 2008 Money Magazine Report named McLean one of the “Top 25 Earning Towns“ in the United States
- McLean residents include diplomats, high-ranking government officials, entrepreneurs, and service businesses who are attracted to the area due in part to its close location to Washington D.C., Dulles Technology Corridor; and, National-International Airline Hubs
- Mclean is located in close proximity to Tysons Corner, the 12th largest business district, and employment center in the United States; and, the largest shopping mall in Virginia, and Baltimore-Washington Area
- Local area employers include the Central Intelligence Agency; and, Fortune 500 companies including Capital One Financial, Gannett, Hilton and Freddie Mac
- Public bus transportation is provided by the Fairfax Connector
- Nearby points of interest include: Claude Moore Colonial Park, Great Falls National Park, and Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
McLean Revitalization Corporation, Inc. (MRC)
MRC is a non-profit corporation that works with community stakeholders, civic organizations, and developers to promote the economic and social vitality of the McLean Community Business Center (CBC) by enhancing the appearance, balancing land use, and improving pedestrian and traffic flow and safety.
McLean Planning Committee (MPC)
Comprised of members from McLean and surrounding Citizens Associations, the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce, and the McLean Commercial Landowners Association, the MPC review McLean CBC development proposals, and makes recommendations to the Dranesville District Supervisor.
