THE FIGHT CONTINUES
TO KEEP RESTON'S OPEN SPACEOn March 7, 2026, the owners of Reston National Golf Course submitted three applications that would dramatically change the property’s future. One application includes a by-right plan to build more than 288 townhomes directly on land long intended to remain open space for the community.
Similar proposals have been rejected repeatedly by Fairfax County because they conflict with the community vision for Reston’s open space, environmental balance, and quality of life. Despite those decisions, the developers are now attempting to revive the project by arguing that an old zoning, which was supplanted in 1972 by a rezoning and is no longer relevant, should override today’s community priorities and established protections.
Our community has fought for decades to preserve Reston’s open space, protect our environment, and uphold the vision that makes Reston unique. That fight continues today.
Public Planning Commission hearing: November 4, 2026.
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THE FIGHT CONTINUES
TO KEEP RESTON'S OPEN SPACEOn March 7, 2026, the owners of Reston National Golf Course submitted three applications that would dramatically change the property’s future. One application includes a by-right plan to build more than 288 townhomes directly on land long intended to remain open space for the community.
Similar proposals have been rejected repeatedly by Fairfax County because they conflict with the community vision for Reston’s open space, environmental balance, and quality of life. Despite those decisions, the developers are now attempting to revive the project by arguing that a 60-year-old zoning document should override today’s community priorities and established protections.
Our community has fought for decades to preserve Reston’s open space, protect our environment, and uphold the vision that makes Reston unique. That fight continues today.
Public Planning Commission hearing: November 4, 2026.
Preview The Devlopment Plans
Preview The Potential Loss of Reston’s open space
Take Action
What does a normal town house look like next to 2-over-2 stacked town homes?
The developers plan includes double stacked 2 over 2 town homes. Homes measured in the Fairgreen Cluster are approximately 26 feet high, while only a few feet away the developer plans to place approximately 45 foot homes. The stark contrast goes against many aspects of the architectural continuity of Reston.
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Reston Observer Interview With Walter Alcorn
Reston's Supervisor Walter Alcorn does an interview about Reston National Golf Course with The Reston Observer Podcast.
Update: Our Strategy to Defend Reston National Golf Course Against the Latest Development Threat
Rescue Reston team members have been working for several weeks to thoroughly understand the latest attack on Reston National Golf Course and to develop a defense strategy. The recently filed applications follow what was tried in 2012. At that time, no one at the...
Fairfax Times Article
Read the Fairfax Times Article Decision to develop Reston golf course divides lawmakers and community
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166 + 164
Golf Course Acres
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1962
Open Space Since
2007
Reston National Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Golf Course Since
9000+
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