How tall is too tall for Tysons Corner?
Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post - Tysons Corner Center as seen from the roof of the Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner hotel.
By Jonathan O'Connell
November 27, 2011
Washington Post
"Fairfax County planners and real estate developers agree that there is a market for newly built apartments in Tysons Corner. The opportunity has home builders furiously buying properties within walking distance of the area’s four coming Metro stations.
But there is a growing chasm about whether the time is right for high-rise apartment buildings, soaring as tall as 30 stories. The decision about whether to build taller buildings with more units largely boils down to whether people looking to rent Tysons Corner apartments will be willing to pay extra for the quality finishes and scenic views that make the buildings financially feasible to construct..."
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