Change is happening in Reston. New transit hubs have generated large-scale development, driving population increases and job growth in Reston. We want to work with community members to create a place that will provide permanent, protected public space and benefit all of Reston.

As population grows, pressure for affordable housing, access to amenities and open space, and demands for services will increase. How can we establish great amenities and protect public open space in Reston as our community evolves? Follow along here: restonnationalstudygroup.org

The Reston National Neighborhood Study Group is committed to creating new permanent open space where it does not now exist, maintaining that any new development is adjacent to transit or existing infrastructure, and ensuring that any changes will benefit the entire neighborhood.

Years of deferred investment has challenged the environment and infrastructure in neighborhoods surrounding Reston National Golf Course. Investing in these neighborhoods and creating connected communities will add value for every stakeholder.

The Reston National Golf Course is private property; neighbors can’t walk on the land, except for limited trails that cross it. We want to look at this property in a new light and envision ways that it can become a public space that improves our community and our environment.

Did you know that less than 15% of golfers paying to utilize Reston National Golf Course actually live in the community of Reston? We are exploring ways that this property can better serve our community. Follow along here: restonnationalstudygroup.org

Join us on Saturday, June 25 for Reston Summerfest at the clubhouse of Reston National Golf Course! Enjoy music, kids crafts, food trucks, great drinks, local vendors, and more at this fun family-friendly event! Learn more: bit.ly/3wmxQ8X

A 2019 project by FCDOT collected pedestrian counts during peak hours at major intersections in and around Reston. The study identified 9 sites in North Reston that saw at least 100 pedestrians during peak hours, while South Reston had only 2 sites that reached 100 pedestrians.

Early findings from our studies show that open space and parks south of Sunrise Valley Drive are smaller than those north. We want to bring open space to this neighborhood and live up to Bob Simon’s vision.

On average, 160 people per day use the golf course. We envision that this property could be a place that can provide community-oriented public space for golfers and non-golfers; a space where there is something for everyone in Reston, regardless of age, income, or lifestyle.

Accessible amenities are part of the DNA of Reston. All seven of Bob Simon’s principles touch on the relevance of amenities to the community.

As a privately owned property, RNGC only serves 24 Restonians per day on average - golfers who pay to play. Is this serving the Reston community as a whole? We have a vision for this 168-acre property that could truly become a protected, permanent community-friendly open space.

Restoring the natural environment to parts of the RNGC property would improve the lifestyle for those in the surrounding neighborhoods, protect the natural environment in Reston, increase connectivity, improve access to trails and amenities, and maintain Bob Simon’s vision.

Last Saturday, June 25, we hosted Reston Summerfest at Reston National! It was a fun-filled day of building community, celebrating summer, and enjoying the Reston outdoors. Thank you to all who joined us! The full photo album will be posted to our Facebook page.

As Reston welcomes 2 new Metro stations in 2022, it’s a good time for the Reston National neighborhood to assess our strengths and the challenges we face together. With this in mind, we undertook a gap analysis to study disparities in Reston. Learn more: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/6f3d1b…

Property values in neighborhoods north of Sunrise Valley Drive are significantly higher. Factors that may contribute to increased home values include access to amenities, access to parks and open space, walkability, and more. Learn more here: bit.ly/3IRcSUd

South Reston has seen very little private investment over the last 40 years. How can we bring more investment to our community and improve our neighborhood amenities? Learn more here: bit.ly/3IRcSUd

Homes in the neighborhoods directly surrounding the golf course trend older and have lower values than greater Reston. Direct access to permanent, protected open space with a natural, preserved views could significantly improve home values. Learn more: bit.ly/3IRcSUd

After two years of engaging with the community, the Study Group released its vision for the future of the Reston National Golf Course. The Vision includes the creation of a 100+ acre nature conservancy that would be permanently preserved. Read more: bit.ly/3C9LeRa

Our vision for Reston National is to restore this land and make it available to all Reston neighbors. What do you want to see at a re-imagined Reston National? Let ownership know here: bit.ly/3K8O76z