We can’t say it enough: One Loudoun is set to be the hottest mixed-use development in the area.  Best of all, The Loudoun Times agrees with us!  They recently published an article highlighting ‘developments to keep an eye on’ for 2014 – and we made the list!  With plans for new stores and businesses, our community is looking forward to all of the incredible growth over this year.  Here are just a few of the many things to get excited about this year at One Loudoun!

New Businesses:

Shoppers, diners, and residents at One Loudoun can expect to see new shops and restaurants opening their doors throughout the community.  New businesses will join our current shop owners to create one of the most diverse shopping scenes in the area. Watch closely for future announcements about new stores!

Accessibility:

Our community is already extremely accessible - right in the heart of Loudoun County, we’re located at Loudoun Parkway and Route 7.  This makes it easy to reach One Loudoun from nearly anywhere in Northern Virginia.  But now, with the addition of the Silver Line out to this area, getting to and from our development will be easier than ever. For retailers, this means more shoppers walking by your windows and more opportunities to grow a following of loyal customers. 

More Fun:

While it might be hard to believe, One Loudoun will offer even more ways for residents and visitors to have fun in 2014.  Between the growing anticipation for the new stadium set to open in 2015, and community events planned for the entire year, 2014 will be a great time to be a part of the community. 

Continued Convenience:

There’s no doubt One Loudoun will remain to be one of the most convenient communities in the area! And residents who live here would agree; the walkability of One Loudoun and its mixed-use ideals make living and working here so conveniently fun.  Everything you might ever need or want is just outside your front door!

This year will certainly be an exciting year for One Loudoun and our residents.  With so much to look forward to, there’s every reason to join this amazing, award-winning community!

Source: The Loudoun Times

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently conducted their 2013 Community Preference Survey, which questions Americans on what they look for, and find important, when looking for a home in a new community. The findings were overwhelmingly positive for mixed-use communities like One Loudoun, as 60 percent of respondents prefer communities with homes, shops and businesses that are only within a few blocks of each other.

One Loudoun is the best example of a community that focuses on providing residents with all that’s needed to live a convenient and high quality lifestyle. Everything imaginable is within walking distance, eliminating the need to drive on a daily basis. This means shorter commutes, living more actively, and enjoying all that a community has to offer.

NAR President, Gary Thomas, says in a statement, “growth patterns, economic development and quality-of-life issues are inextricably linked to the success of communities and residents.” There’s no doubt that our community fits all of the criteria to what makes a community livable, promotes residential happiness, and helps shops and businesses attain success.

And, having a well-planned neighborhood is definitely worth something too – 78 percent of survey-takers noted that the neighborhood is more important than the size of the home. But in One Loudoun, residents can have both! They don’t need to sacrifice square footage in order to live in the mixed-use community of their dreams. All types of homes are offered in our community, many of which have plenty of room for growing.

Fifty-three percent of respondents also said they would prefer to live in a house where walking to parks, playgrounds, and recreation areas is easy, even if it’s at the expense of a larger yard. For many families, these concerns are increasingly important; there’s no replacement for living so close to all of the things your family loves.

The 2013 Community Preference Survey just further shows how the traditional suburban ideals are fading, and how the desire to live in new communities with a mix of houses, shops and businesses is growing. Residents in One Loudoun are all too familiar with the benefits of this lifestyle, because when everything you need is just a short walk away, you’ll find you’re spending more time on things that matter most to you.

When moving your office, your store, or even your home, there are many questions to be asked, as well as answered. And with so much to consider, home shoppers feel more pressure than ever to make the right choice. Here are three questions you should ask yourself before moving into a mixed-use community, and why One Loudoun could be the perfect fit for you:

Does it have everything I need?

Need a gallon of milk? The Fresh Market will soon be open right around the corner. Need a new sweater for fall? The downtown shopping scene will be humming with new shops and boutiques in no time at all. Feel like dining out? New restaurants in One Loudoun offer all types of cuisines for all tastes. You get the point; convenience is one of our main focuses at One Loudoun. Every homeowner should experience what it’s like to have everything they need right down the street. In our community, we’ve provided entertainment, dining, a grocery store, new homes, and room to run and play, all for the convenience of our home and business owners.

Is the location right for me and my family?

One of the greatest things about living in One Loudoun is that residents can work and live in one community. With thousands of square footage of office space minutes away, daily commutes are a breeze. Aside from commutes, One Loudoun is located in one of the best counties, as well as states, to live in. Loudoun County has been recognized as one of the wealthiest in the nation and one of the best places to work. Virginia has also been praised for its promising environment for business. No matter your profession, living and working in One Loudoun is one of the best features of our community!

Will I feel at home here?