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One year in, revamped Crystal City Water Park is seen as success

A longtime community gathering spot, the water park underwent major renovations in 2022 to become an outdoor food hall. These added several restaurant kiosks, a cocktail and oyster bar, public art, a performance stage and more outdoor seating.

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Club Volo Beach Volleyball Courts Open in National Landing

Visitors to National Landing can now take advantage of Club Volo, a recreational space with beach volleyball courts, thanks to a partnership between real estate developer JBG SMITH and adult social sports company Volo Sports.

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A Wacky, Whimsical All-Day Diner Is Opening Near Amazon’s HQ2

Surreal is the latest restaurant with a modernist twist from Seven Reasons Group.

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11 New Restaurants Coming to National Landing’s Water Park 

The grand opening celebration for the reimagined space dotted with eateries, artwork and trees happens Oct. 6.

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JBG SMITH’s Amy Rice is Overseeing the Retail Remake of Crystal City

She and her team have scored new retail tenants to the area such as Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, with more coming online this summer including a revamped Water Park with new retail kiosks and a restaurant from award-winning chef Enrique Limardo.

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D.C. Fast Casuals Headline an All-Outdoor Lineup Near Amazon HQ2

The anticipated Amazon HQ2 effect finally comes into focus this summer, when 11 newly signed restaurants and bars start serving at an all-outdoor dining destination dubbed Water Park.

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The Once and Future Crystal City

Amazon’s gleaming HQ2 is taking shape in the area now known as National Landing. Here’s what’s coming—and what has neighbors worried.

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National Landing: Mobility Next (December 2022)

The National Landing Business Improvement District (BID) envisions National Landing as a downtown linked seamlessly to the region and acts as a champion for enhanced connectivity and reclaiming streets for people, walkability and multiple modes.

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Finally, a smart city with street smarts

When Amazon chose Arlington, Virginia, as the site of its future “HQ2” in 2018, its selection catalyzed development of what is slated to be the smartest city in America.

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