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A NEW WOODBRIDGE

Table of Contents

Executive Summary.........................................................3

Historic Woodbridge.......................................................4

Woodbridge Today..........................................................5

A Changing Community.................................................8

Moving Forward...............................................................10

Vision for Better Development.......................................11

Vision for Better Transportation....................................13

Vision for Better Neighborhoods...................................16

Implementing the Vision.................................................18

Supporting the Vision......................................................20

Growing the Vision...........................................................21


Executive Summary

Woodbridge is at the intersection of old and new, historic and modern, traditional and contemporary. Located on Interstate 95 in Prince William County, just 20 miles south of the nation’s capital, the Woodbridge Magisterial District is a diverse community of over 54,000 residents. This increasingly urban population is rich in history and culture, natural resources and community amenities. With a strong foundation of established neighborhoods and existing businesses, Woodbridge is a prime location for innovative community design, quality development, and commercial and residential revitalization. Although the economic recession affected Woodbridge, the community is beginning to experience an economic renaissance in its economy. Prince William County was recently named number one in job growth in Virginia according to the U.S. Bureau of Statistics. Prince William County also carries a rare triple, triple‐A bond rating from all three of the major credit ratings agencies (Fitch, Moody’s and Standard & Poors) – a measure that only 72 out of the 17,669 (or 0.4%) local governments throughout the country have achieved. The triple, triple is indicative of our financial position and enables the County to borrow funds for school and road capital improvements at very low interest rates. In general, recent demographic trends in the Woodbridge District are expected to continue well into the future: population growth, increasing diversity, relatively high levels of education and affluence. Now is the time for the Woodbridge District to crystallize its vision for community revitalization and development. The community is currently working toward the creation of a New Woodbridge, with a vision for better development, better transit and better neighborhoods. The vision incorporates both traditional and contemporary elements of the community and integrates our unique resources with new high‐density and mixed‐use development. Smart growth principles are maintained throughout in an effort to recognize the unbreakable link between quality development and quality of life.


Historic Woodbridge

The area encased today by Prince William County was occupied by the Doeg Indian tribe until the 1650s. Once settlers and colonists began to claim the land, the area developed into a significant rural community. Recognized by the General Assembly of the colony of Virginia in 1731, Prince William County was named for Prince William, the Duke of Cumberland and the third son of King George II. The area encompassed what is present day Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Loudoun County, Fauquier County, Manassas, and Manassas Park. Population centers grew around the transportation hubs: a major railroad junction in Manassas, and the shipping ports along the Potomac River in Occoquan and Woodbridge.

Woodbridge derives its name from a wooden toll bridge built in 1795 by Thomas Mason. Intended to serve as an alternative to the existing ferry, the bridge carried traffic along the historic King’s Highway across the Occoquan River. The Highway connected the original 13 colonies and played a crucial role in the Revolutionary War. Mason’s Woodbridge Plantation was stationed in the present day Belmont Bay community. While the original “Wood Bridge” no longer exists, there are many significant historic sites in the community.

Rippon Lodge, built circa 1747 by Richard Blackburn, is one of the oldest houses in all of Prince William County. Atop a hill overlooking the mouth of Neabsco Creek and the Potomac River, the estate was later enlarged in 1800 by Blackburn’s son, Lt. Col. Thomas Blackburn. Lt. Col. Blackburn served in the Virginia militia during the American Revolution, and became greatly involved in local and Virginia politics. The site offers a glimpse into American history with public tours and educational programs in a bucolic setting.

Leesylvania State Park, believed to be the site of an Algonquian village at the time of early English settlers, was the home of Henry Lee II, who settled on the land in 1787. Lee II was the father of Revolutionary War hero, Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee, and the grandfather to Civil War general Robert E. Lee. The land, later owned by Henry Fairfax and family, was


used to house a small Confederate armory during the Civil War. The park is 542 acres on a peninsula bordered by the Potomac River, Neabsco Creek, and Powell’s Creek, and offers fishing, boating, picnics and hiking.

Woodbridge Today The Woodbridge District’s exceptional location provides residents and businesses with access to a robust infrastructure. Interstate 95, U.S. Route 1, Prince William Parkway and a portion of Route 123 traverse the Woodbridge District. Other primary and secondary roads link neighborhoods to major arteries and community amenities. Mass transit is available in Woodbridge with the

Virginia Railway Express (VRE) line extending the length of the District. Two train stations (Woodbridge and Rippon Center) provide access to commuters as well as Amtrak riders. The Potomac Rappahannock Transit Commission (PRTC) operates daily bus service for commuters within the County and rush hour service for commuters travelling to Tysons Corner, Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Woodbridge and Northern Virginia are also home to a self‐managed “slug” commuter system, SlugLines.com. With an abundance of free commuter parking locations throughout Woodbridge, private citizens can “hitch” a ride to Washington, D.C. in another private citizen’s automobile. That’s right; you park your car in a free, public lot, and ride to Washington, D.C. for free in the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on Interstate 95. The quality of the local education system is important to every community. The Prince William Public School Division is one of the finest in the nation, as exemplified through test scores, school rankings, teacher recognition, and school‐based specialty programs.

All high schools in Prince William County are ranked among the top 5% in the nation. The Woodbridge District is home to 10 elementary schools, three middle schools and one high school. Freedom High School offers a specialty program in environmental and natural science. Parents in the Woodbridge District also have the choice of quality private and parochial schools.


Higher education and workforce development programs are easily accessible. The Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) Woodbridge Campus, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, borders Woodbridge and offers more than 160 certificate programs and associate degrees. In keeping with the community’s belief in lifelong education, NVCC also offers a range of continuing education courses and programs to serve the needs of local employers. A new George Mason University facility, the Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center, is planned for North Woodbridge, while the University’s Prince William and Fairfax campuses are each less than 20 miles away. NVCC continues to grow its campus with two new office buildings. The recently opened Arts & Sciences building offers students a new library, computer labs, arts studio, classrooms, and a blackbox theater. In the fall of 2013, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the $20 million, 50,000 square foot Workforce Development Center on the campus.

Healthcare is another critical piece of community infrastructure. Woodbridge is home to Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, a 183‐bed community hospital. Sentara

provides quality health care to Prince William residents. It offers a range of medical specialties, a highly qualified medical and clinical staff, an in‐house public safety unit, and state‐of‐the‐art technology in a community‐oriented environment.

Three fire stations within the Woodbridge District ensure rapid, quality response to medical and fire‐related emergencies. Along with career first responders, two volunteer fire departments operate in Woodbridge. The Occoquan Woodbridge Lorton (OWL) Volunteer Fire Department (Station 2 & Station 12) celebrated its 75 year anniversary in 2013. The Dumfries‐Triangle Volunteer Fire Department (Station 23) is in its 59th year.

Woodbridge hosts varied recreational opportunities for resident and visitors alike. With the Occoquan and Potomac rivers at its northern and eastern boundaries, Woodbridge has a scenic shoreline and significant waterfront access. The Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge and the Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge set aside nearly 1,000 acres as protected habitat for plant and animal species, including bald eagles and ospreys.


Ten county‐owned parks in the Woodbridge District provide sport fields, basketball and tennis courts, two outdoor pools, a community center, playgrounds, an outdoor Skatepark, and a variety of picnic areas and open space for family events.

Other community amenities are also in place. The 18,000‐square‐foot Potomac Community Library has expanded, to include an outdoor patio, with eventual projection screen, for community programming. The County’s Woodbridge Senior Center provides educational, health, leisure, and nutritional services for our mature residents and includes limited transportation to and from the Center. Each holiday season, the Center hosts a festive holiday dinner party, a 26‐year tradition in Woodbridge.

Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center is an upscale shopping complex with a variety of new shops and restaurants. Additional office and residential units are under construction. Woodbridge residents live within a few minutes’ drive of Potomac Mills, which boasts more than 200 brand‐name outlet stores and top‐of‐the‐line cinemas. The community’s increasing diversity has also meant a growth of ethnic restaurants and specialty stores.


A Changing Community With so much already in place in the Woodbridge District, why is a New Woodbridge vision even necessary? While Prince William County has experienced tremendous growth and diversification, nowhere has the change been as evident as in the Woodbridge District. A few decades ago, Woodbridge was primarily a bedroom community comprised of young families, a relatively homogeneous population, and limited community retail and employment. A quick demographic overview highlights how much times have changed in Woodbridge and the County:

• Between 2000 and 2010, the Woodbridge District’s population increased by 31.98%.

• The number of housing units in the Woodbridge District increased by nearly 31.44% during those same years.

• Between 2000 and 2010 Prince William County’s population increased by over 120,000 people.

• In the 2010 Census, the Woodbridge District reported a Hispanic population of 38.14%

• The Prince William County Public School Division now serves a “majority minority” population. Many students in the Woodbridge District speak English as a second language.

• Prince William County’s median household income makes it one of the most affluent communities in the nation, while its residents’ higher educational attainment exceeds the national average.

• The population of residents in Prince William County over age 65 continues to grow making up 6.8% of the population.

• The number of Prince William County workers who travel 60 or more minutes to work is more than twice the national average.

Due to the population influx, the area’s residential development has also undergone a series of shifts and changes. The Woodbridge District contains a large percentage of Prince William County’s older neighborhoods, some of which need maintenance and revitalization. Strains sometimes exist between

these established communities and the newer developments. As these cultural tensions emerge between older and newer residents, new strategies need to be developed to connect neighbors, neighborhoods and communities.


In an effort to enhance its existing resources and respond to the growing populace, Prince William County developed the Potomac Communities Revitalization Plan. This planning initiative focuses on a 34‐square mile corridor surrounding Route 1 that will host premier residential, business and visitor locations on the Potomac River. The vision of a New Woodbridge is one element of the larger Potomac Communities Revitalization Plan.


Moving Forward These immense demographic and economic changes are the catalysts for the New Woodbridge Vision. The array of assets and obstacles, challenges and opportunities facing the district demands a comprehensive vision for future development and revitalization. Retaining lessons from the past, elected officials, business leaders and community residents of Woodbridge are working together toward a vibrant community with smart development, accessible transportation, and prosperous businesses and neighborhoods. This vision for a New Woodbridge also connects to a larger concept for Prince William County. In 2007, the County released the Future Commission 2030 to establish the area’s goals for the future. The report describes a collective vision of the future of Prince William County in 2030. The report details “seven golden threads” which articulate the citizens’ desires: 1) a community where people can live, work, play and retire, 2) an active, engaged citizenry, 3) a strong sense of community, 4) accessibility for all residents, 5) public infrastructure to match the population, 6) community partnerships as the foundation for success, and 7) a community that leads the way for the Commonwealth and the Nation. The New Woodbridge vision complements the Future Commission’s larger community aspirations for 2030. A New Woodbridge with thriving neighborhoods and commercial ventures will certainly contribute to “the big picture” of a more prosperous and dynamic Prince William County. Ultimately, achieving the vision for the future of Woodbridge is contingent upon three core elements: Better Development, Better Neighborhoods, and Better Transportation.


Vision for Better Development

Even with the growing population, the economic base in the Woodbridge District is primarily limited to retail and commercial services. With the exception of the Potomac Hospital area, a few professional buildings, and industrial uses in designated areas, the district is covered by strip retail centers, automobile dealerships, and vehicle service stations. The majority of this commercial development occurred without the benefit of cohesive community design standards.

New Woodbridge will incorporate high‐quality, well‐designed and carefully planned development. Smart growth principles like varied housing choices, a vibrant mix of land uses, walkable neighborhoods, preserved open space, and strong community and business collaboration will serve as the foundation for future development and revitalization.

Some new and planned communities in the Woodbridge District are already incorporating these principles into their design and development. Two examples include the Belmont Bay community in North Woodbridge and the Potomac Town Center in the heart of the Woodbridge District.

Belmont Bay is a charming waterfront community with an architecturally distinct mix of condominiums, townhouses and single family homes. This neo‐traditional neighborhood is located on the Occoquan River and is in walking distance to the Woodbridge VRE Station. Belmont

Bay features the 18‐hole Osprey Golf Club as well as a full‐service marina, waterfront walking paths, recreation amenities and neighborhood green spaces. Belmont Bay, which is adjacent to the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, is the future home of the new George Mason University Potomac Science Center. Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center is a new development that employs many smart growth principles and keeps with the vision of an accessible community. Potomac Town Center is located three miles from the Rippon VRE Station and between two major interchanges on Interstate 95. Potomac Town


Center incorporates 650,000 square feet of retail stores and full‐service restaurants. 500,000 square feet of office space is planned; and 500 residential units are in construction. It features a pedestrian‐friendly, boulevard environment with outdoor dining and a vibrant urban atmosphere.

Proposed Potomac Nationals Minor League Baseball Stadium is a new amenity that is expected to be built in Potomac Town Center (across from the Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center) adjacent to Interstate 95. This 6,000 seat stadium will host 60 Potomac Nationals baseball games during the baseball season. Off‐season, the park is expected to host other events and offer amenities, including a conference center, day care, ice rink, light shows, and a sports bar and restaurant. The Carolina League Champion team is expected to submit the necessary application with the County in 2014.

The Woodbridge District also boasts several new residential developments, including Potomac Club, Port Potomac, Powells Landing, and River Oaks. These developments include brick‐front homes, manicured landscaping/water fountains, swimming pools, walking trails, and community rooms/meeting space. The majority of the new developments are connected through an existing or planned sidewalk and trail network. Each of these new neighborhoods will bring amenities and a distinct character to Woodbridge. As envisioned, these and other new developments will focus on outstanding housing units, an excellent quality of life, access to transportation, and pedestrian viability. Combined with the existing housing stock in Woodbridge, these diverse developments along two major transportation corridors will expand economic growth in Woodbridge and increase opportunities for public transportation.


Vision for Better Transportation Providing adequate transportation infrastructure and access is a major issue for Woodbridge, Prince William County and all of metropolitan Washington. Traffic congestion is a significant concern of Woodbridge residents. Gridlock is commonplace along Route 1 and Interstate 95 during morning and evening rush hours as residents struggle to get to and from their daily activities. As the community grows, more drivers with more automobiles put stress on the existing road network. The Prince William County Government has tried to alleviate the problem by creating its own transportation department, funding numerous road projects through public bonds and participating in multi‐modal mass transit initiatives. Infrastructure improvement projects are underway to increase capacity, move commuters more efficiently through Woodbridge and improve access within the community.

Interstate 95 Widening: A fourth lane was added to Interstate 95 from the Purple Heart Bridge in Woodbridge to Lorton Road in Fairfax County. The project cost approximately $123 million. The additional highway lane on each side of the Interstate adds more capacity for residents and businesses in the area. Construction of the I‐95

Express Lanes is expected to be complete in 2015. Express Lanes will add much needed capacity to for drivers with a new lane, additional entrances and exits on the Interstate, and new parking along the Interstate. Route 1 South Widening: The widening of Route 1 from the Stafford County line to the Fairfax County is a long‐anticipated upgrade to Woodbridge’s commercial and residential corridor. When the entire widening project is complete, Route 1 will include three northbound lanes and three southbound lanes, with a landscaped median. To enhance safety and access for pedestrians and bicyclists, sidewalks will be provided on one side of the roadway with a trail on the opposite side. The far right lanes in both directions will be wide enough to accommodate in‐lane bicyclists.


Prince William County’s 2006 road bond package included nearly $100 million for the widening of Route 1, starting with two segments: Featherstone Road south to Neabsco Mills Road (Potomac Town Center) and Brady’s Hill Road south to Joplin Road (Quantico Marine Corps Base). In 2011, an additional $172 million was granted in the Governor’s budget to complete the widening of the segments. Right‐of‐way acquisition is underway and utility relocation has begun.

Several new bridges have been constructed in Woodbridge. A 6‐lane bridge on Route 1 over Neabsco Creek (2010); the Cow Branch Creek Bridge was rebuilt on Blackburn Road with a sidewalk (2012), and stone bridges were constructed at Potomac Town Center (2011‐2012). Bridges were raised to alleviate flooding as well as increase capacity.

North Woodbridge Interchange: Phase I of this project will widen Route 1 from four to six lanes, with a sidewalk, multi‐use trail, and landscaped median. Phase I is fully funded and property acquisition is underway, with construction from Annapolis Way to Mary’s Way to begin in 2015. After an outcry from the public, local funding was secured to underground utilities along Route 1 as part of this project. A committee of community activists is also working with VDOT on a landscaping and architectural plan to enhance the community.

New Transit Options: The vision for a New Woodbridge includes more innovative, efficient, and effective transportation. A 2009 feasibility study, determined that ferry service between Woodbridge and Washington, DC (on the Occoquan, Potomac, and Anacostia Rivers) could occur in under an hour.

The study also concluded that the noise and wake that would occur are well within established limits. A Ferry Summit of over 100 interested parties was held in May, 2009.

The Northern Virginia Regional Commission conducted a follow‐up study to address the market demand for ferry service. The results of the study showed that ferry service along the Potomac River is a feasible transit option for the region. The Woodbridge District’s location along the waterfront makes ferry service a logical, practical, alternative for commuters and visitors. Another transit option that is being explored is the extension of Metrorail to Prince William County, along Interstate 95.


Pedestrian & Bicycle Network: Among several on‐going projects is the construction and connection of public access trails, sidewalks, and cross walks. The 50 mile network connects residents to schools, parks, churches, retail, and other amenities. Recent successes in this effort bring funding for sidewalk and multi‐use trail projects to connect “sidewalks to nowhere” along Route 1, Blackburn Rd, Opitz Blvd, and Rippon Blvd.

Additionally, a fourteen‐mile segment of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, a multi‐purpose trail connecting schools, historical, and recreational sites, exists through the Woodbridge District. This portion of the Potomac Heritage Trail is part of a 830‐mile trail system reaching from the Northern Neck to

Pennsylvania. The County is facilitating the alignment of the trail through the various parks and wetlands contained along the Woodbridge sections of the Potomac River. Parts of the trail have been dedicated and opened to the public, while efforts are fully underway to unify the remaining areas. Another exciting aspect of the Potomac Heritage Trail is the Neabsco Boardwalk across Neabsco Creek. An extensive engineering study is underway to determine the design of a 10 foot wide boardwalk over the wetlands to connect Rippon Lodge and Leesylvania State Park. The boardwalk, once completed, will be only one of three like it on the Eastern seaboard.


Vision for Better Neighborhoods Too often, as communities look toward a more prosperous future, they abandon their own heritage. Long‐time residents, established businesses and mature neighborhoods are left behind. In New Woodbridge, residents old and new alike have access to numerous county programs and processes to preserve the integrity of their neighborhoods.

Code Enforcement: Neighbors in older areas without homeowner associations often face problems with community maintenance, such as inoperable vehicles on private property, sheds and decks built without proper permits or inspections, unsightly junk or trash, and overgrown yards. The Woodbridge District actively participates in the county’s Property Code Enforcement Program to ensure that structures are well maintained for the health and safety of residents. Information about local property standards and regulations is available and disseminated to residents in multiple languages to ensure universally applied quality standards.

Community Organizations: The Woodbridge District Supervisor’s Office partners with homeowners and condominium associations, which have internal resources to address neighborhood concerns, to assist with cleanups and code enforcement. In addition, Prince William County assists businesses and homes with

graffiti removal, and volunteer groups host cleanups of public spaces, streams, trails, and roadways in Woodbridge.

Neighborhood University: Prince William County created the Neighborhood University, which offers classes in code enforcement, traffic calming, community organization, environmental preservation, conflict resolution, and homeowner’s association responsibilities. A Neighborhood Leaders Group connects residents who are interested in neighborhood improvement with county employees who are responsible for preventing deterioration in neighborhoods. Participating residents bring back new resources, skills and ideas to preserve and improve their own neighborhoods.

Neighborhood Watch: Prince William County has one of the nation’s most successful Neighborhood Watch programs, and numerous Woodbridge communities actively participate. Through Neighborhood Watch,


residents work with the Police Department to deter crime and make communities safer. In Prince William County’s 230 Neighborhood Watch communities, citizens organize themselves and work with the Police Department to maintain surveillance on their communities. Participating neighborhoods receive crime reports, crime alerts and other essential information.


Implementing the Vision In 2008, the Vision of a New Woodbridge began with the North Woodbridge Charrette, a three‐day community conversation to examine the state of North Woodbridge. Participants in this intensive session scrutinized community strengths and weaknesses, identified desires for the future, developed a broad vision for North Woodbridge, and brainstormed a specific, credible redevelopment plan spanning nearly 200 acres on the Occoquan River. The North Woodbridge Charrette brought together more than 200 citizens, transportation officials, planners, architects, developers, and elected officials from the federal, state and local governments to apply the New Woodbridge vision to the North Woodbridge area. This process exemplifies the three core elements of our community vision and serves as a model for improvements in all parts of the Woodbridge District. In 2009, Supervisor Principi hosted a Commuter Ferry Summit in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Transportation’s ferry feasibility study. A three‐day Route Proving Exercise allowed summit participants to ride the ferry and discuss its viability. The Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) conducted a market analysis in 2012 that determined departure and arrival points along the Occoquan, Potomac, and Anacostia Rivers.

Supervisor Principi hosts several Town Halls, Tele‐Town Halls, Conferences, and symposiums – often including local, state, federal government, and private sector experts to assist the community in its long‐range planning efforts. A Smart Growth Symposium was held in April 2011 for all residents, business leaders, and property owners in Woodbridge. The

symposium focused on the Revitalization of North Woodbridge and analyzed the infrastructure needs and financial tools available for revitalization and implementation. Emphasis was placed on appropriate development that would expand the assets of the North Woodbridge community and align projects with the vision of a New Woodbridge. In the fall of 2012, a plan was developed for a 50 mile Pedestrian & Bicycle Network in Woodbridge. Transportation planners identified 35 gaps in sidewalk or trails in the Woodbridge District. Public and private funding is being aggressively sought to


complete the high priority missing links and connect our “sidewalks to nowhere” to connect families to schools, parks, churches, retail, and other amenities. In late 2013, over 100 people attended a work session which brought together residents, business owners, and Prince William County planners to give input on the future design of development along the Route 1 corridor. Suggestions, likes, and dislikes articulated by the public in this work session were compiled to create the Potomac Communities Design Guidelines.


Supporting the Vision For the vision of a New Woodbridge to become a reality, we must sync our efforts with the rules and regulations of Prince William County and the Commonwealth of Virginia. The County’s Comprehensive Plan provides “a clear strategy for responsible, fiscally‐sound growth to produce a vibrant, prosperous, stable, livable community.” The plan is a long‐term guide to land use throughout the county with a grounding in demographics, environmental issues, telecommunications and housing. The Comprehensive Plan also incorporates the more individualized efforts of specific areas of the county, and thus offers a process of implementation for the vision of a New Woodbridge. Prince William County has significant public services and programs in place to aid residents and their communities as they navigate land use protocol and economic and development services. These public services are invaluable for investors, developers, and community leaders interested in creating a New Woodbridge:

The Prince William Department of Economic Development markets the community to prospective businesses. They compile market data about the county, helps businesses identify the best location for their project, and assist existing businesses with operation expansions. Economic Development is the liaison with Prince William County agencies that issue permits and licenses, and offers businesses access to customized training and work force development resources.

The Prince William County Office of Planning works with citizens and elected officials to identify current and future land use and public facility needs of Prince William County. The office reviews development applications for rezoning, special use permits, site and subdivision plans, Comprehensive Plan amendments and appeals/variances.

The Department of Development Services was created by the Board of County Supervisors to streamline services. This department brings the Land Development Division from the Planning Office and the Building Development Division from the Department of Public Works together in a unified organizational structure to help customers efficiently navigate the rules, regulations and policies relating to commercial development.


Growing the Vision

Progress on the vision is well underway. In 2012‐2013, the community experienced an economic development renaissance with nearly $1 billion in public and private investment “coming out of the ground” (not including residential developments). The increasing degree of investment will bring more investment and a new commitment on the part of elected leadership and the private sector to improve the quality of life for all in Eastern Prince William County. From the North Woodbridge Charrette to the Smart Growth Symposium, Woodbridge is making strides to actualize its vision. Those steps are only the beginning. To advance the vision, community volunteers created the Woodbridge Potomac Communities Civic Association. It’s mission is to unite Woodbridge communities in addressing land use, the environment, transportation, development and civic issues. The association members share the New Woodbridge vision and are committed to see it implemented. Woodbridge District Supervisor Frank J. Principi is a leading advocate for this long‐term community‐driven campaign. He helped launch the vision of the New Woodbridge in 2007, and he and his team continue to dedicate time, energy and financial resources to support the initiatives relating to the vision. The Woodbridge District is actively seeking quality economic development and is committed to assisting investors with their development projects. The best way to understand the Woodbridge District and its future vision is to see it firsthand. The area welcomes prospective investors, developers and commercial real estate professionals to visit the community and spend time with representatives of the Woodbridge District Office and other community organizations.

Contact the Woodbridge Magisterial District Office at (703) 792‐4646 to arrange a meeting or visit our website at http://www.NewWoodbridge.org for the latest information about New Woodbridge. Connect with Supervisor Principi or the New Woodbridge team on Facebook or on Twitter at www.facebook.com/NewWoodbridge, www.facebook.com/frankprincipi, or www.twitter.com/NewWoodbridge for up‐to‐date information on New Woodbridge.

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