Brambleton’s “Green” Public Safety Center Gets Red Light

Brambleton's "green" public safety center just got the red light from Loudoun County last month due to funding concerns. The Brambleton public safety center is one of 22 projects Loudoun put on a 90-day hold last month because of concerns about funding.

Loudoun is putting the Brambleton public safety center and other projects on hold until they review the budget. But Loudoun may also be putting this project on hold until they see whether a group called Climate Communities will succeed in their plea to President-elect Barack Obama to free up $10 billion nationwide for conservation and energy-efficient block grants and $18 billion for mass transit improvements. Should Climate Communities succeed, Loudoun will try and get some of that money to use on the Brambleton public safety center and other projects.

But Loudoun is not the only player in the game. The county is facing stiff competition from Arlington County, Alexandria, Montgomery County and other jurisdictions locally, as well as across the U.S. Everyone is battling for a piece of the stimulus pie.

About the planned Brambleton public safety center:

Plans for the Brambleton public safety center include a $7.2 million, 22,350-square-foot facility that would house a county fire and rescue station and sheriff's office. It would have a geothermal system for heating and air conditioning, bioretention pool, premium parking spots for car poolers and hybrid drivers, low-flow shower heads and urinals, ground-source heating pumps and bike racks, among other energy-efficient features. This would result in a savings of about 30 percent a year, or about $14,000 at the current rate, according to Loudoun County Supervisor Andrea McGimsey (D-Potomac).

The planned Brambleton public safety center is designed to reach the silver level of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design green building standards and recoup the county’s investment within three years.

Source: bizjournals.com and washingtonpost.com

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Brambleton Fall Fest Coming Up On October 25 (MOVED TO 10/26)

UPDATE: The Brambleton Community Association just notified me that they're moving the Fall Festival to Sunday, October 26 due to a call for rain all day Saturday and Saturday night.

The Brambleton Community Association is having a fall festival at the Brambleton Town Center and Legacy Park on Saturday, October 25 from 2 to 7 pm. Festivities include live music,contests, numerous activites for the kids, food, drinks and more.

Live music at the Brambleton Fall Fest includes The Paul Green School of Rock at 2pm, the Rocknoceros at 4pm and The Groove at 5pm.

Contests include a "Slice of the Sweet Life in Brambleton" pie baking contest as well as a pumpkin carving contest.

There will be plenty of food and drinks from vendors such as Asian Spice Cafe, Edibles Incredibles Dessert, Wings & Things and the Brambleton Snack Shack. And yes…there will be beer!

There are plenty of activities just for the kids. Here's a sample list:

• Face painting
• Clown balloonist
• Big Top kiddie area
• Rock wall
• Spider Zone and slide
• Bumper cars
• Hay bale maze
• Mini pirate ship
• Free Pony Rides
• World sports challenge
• Halloween Train Ride (either “Spooky” or “Not-So-Spooky”)

There will also be a "Home and Garden Marketplace." And INOVA Loudoun Medical Health Unit will be giving out flu shots.

Admission to the Brambleton Fall Fest is free for adults and children 2 and under; $7 for children ages 3 to 18.

If you'd like more information about the Brambleton Fall Fest, click here.

Update on Brambleton Development, Builder Quick Deliveries, New Homes

Here's an update on development in Brambleton including quick deliveries/spec homes available from the various builders within the community:

Brambleton Development Update

• Beacon Terrace Community Pool is now open. It's Brambleton's second pool. The new pool consists of a main pool with a waterfall, spa, wading pool, club room, outdoor fireplace and grill, music zones throughout and wireless connectivity
• The Brambleton Town Center security staff has ditched their cars for eco-friendly Segways.
• The Blue Ridge Grill is anticipated to open on September 24th
• Winwood, Brambleton's first day care provider is set to open late Spring '90. Site development will begin soon at the Creighton Road location
• An update on the Fitness Club at the Brambleton Town Center is coming soon

Quick Delivery/Spec Homes

• Gulick Group – The Gulick Group builds estate style, 4-sides-brick homes in Brambleton.  Some home sites have water views and the option of a 4-car garage. 
  1. Currently, there are 2 immediate deliveries from their Garden Terrace Series priced at $945,900 and $1,269,500 (the Hampton and Townsend floor plans). 
  2. There is also an Ashcroft home from the New American Series available for a winter delivery with views of water and parkland.  This home has almost 5,000 square feet on 3 finished levels including a walk-out basement.
• Miller and Smith – This builder builds smaller, more affordable homes for those looking for high-quality, but not all the space and sticker price of an estate home.
  1. Rhapsody (home site 1273) – September Delivery, $586,770 Approx. 3,400 sq. ft.
  2. Rhapsody (home site 1274) – October Delivery, $573,078 Approx. 3,400 sq. ft.
  3. Rhapsody (home site 1306) – October Delivery, $593,660 Approx. 3,400 sq. ft.
  4. Clara Bow (home site 967) – October Delivery, $661,360 Approx. 4,200 sq. ft. (backs to trees)
  5. Clara Bow (home site 966) – November Delivery, $668,840 Approx. 4,200 sq. ft. (backs to trees)
• Stanley Martin – This builder competes with Miller and Smith at this price point.
  1. 23223 Christopher Thomas Lane – Homesite 1194 – Elden Model – $639,990.  4 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, finished lower level w/private bonus room.  Move in Fall/Winter 2008.
  2. 42576 Ringneck Place – Homesite 1804 – $617,795.  4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, finished lower level. Move in Fall/Winter. 
  3. 42481 Spring Splendor Dr – Homesite 1801 – $584,050.  3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, finished lower level. Move in Fall/Winter.  
  4. 42477 Tourmaline Lane – Homesite 1833 – $569,990.  4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths.  Move in Fall/Winter. 
  5. Model Home with lease back – 42477 Ringneck Place – Homesite 1680 – $649,990.  3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, over 3,300 finish SF.
• Miller and Smith Town Homes
  1. Site 1347 – September Delivery – $439,990. Grand Houdini I end unit, corner site with wooded view. Three finished levels and 2,669 finished sq. ft. Standard features include granite kitchen counter,s extra third full bath, hardwood flooring in the kitchen/breakfast/great room, oversize tile, upgrade padding, bonus electrical and home theater pre-wire and more. For a limited time, Miller and Smith is offering a "Staycation" in your new home.
• Beazer Homes Condos
  1. September deliveries available. Prices range from the low $300s, depending on the model and if it is an interior or end home.

The Brambleton Town Center is still a ways from being completed. Here's a map showing the future development of the town center and the businesses coming in (click to enlarge):

 

If you'd like more information about the Brambleton community, builders or available lots/homes, please don't hesitate to contact me – danilo.bogdanovic@gmail.com or 703.582.6900 (cell).

Brambleton Quick Facts

Thinking about moving to Brambleton? Just checking out your options in different parts of Ashburn or Loudoun County, Virginia? Well, here are some "Quick Facts" about Brambleton to help you out with your decision:

Note: You can scroll within the document using your mouse or click on the "Brambleton Quick Facts" link at the very bottom for a full screen version.

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If you’d like more information about the area, real estate related or otherwise, feel free to email or call me – 703.582.6900.

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Brambleton’s New Builder Showcase and Welcome Center Grand Opening

Brambleton is having a Grand Opening Gala for their new Builder Showcase and Welcome Center on Thursday, June 5 from 4 to 8pm. The event will feature wine tastings from Tarara Winery, food tastings from local Brambleton Town Center tenants and entertainment including a performance by the Groove Band at 7pm.

The event is taking place at 42395 Ryan Rd, Suite 100, Brambleton, Virginia 20148.

For more information about Brambleton or the various builders in the community, visit their site here or contact me directly.

Hope to see you there!

Links To Loudoun County Communities and Home Owner’s Associations

Perhaps you’re new to Loudoun County, Virginia and would like to know more about the various communities and Home Owner Associations in the county. Or maybe you’re moving within the county and aren’t too familiar with your future community or HOA. Whatever the reason may be, here are links to resources on all the HOAs and communities in Loudoun County that have sites:

• Ashburn
• Ashburn Farm
• Ashburn Manor
• Ashburn Village
• Belmont Country Club
• Belmont Greene
• Brambleton
• Broad Run Farms
• Broadlands
• Cabin Branch Forest
• Cardinal Glen
• Cascades
• Countryside
• Courts and Ridges at Ashburn
• Edwards Landing
• Exeter
• Falls Ridge
• Farmwell Hunt (site under construction-coming soon)
• Kincaid Forest
• Lansdowne on the Potomac
• Lucketts
• Potomac Crossing
• Potomac Station
• Richland Forest
• River Creek
• Rivercrest
• Spring Lakes
• South Riding
• Tavistock Farms
• Waterford

If you would like information on areas not listed above, just let us know and we’ll provide that to you.

Resources (other than real estate) For Loudoun County, Virginia

For those of you living in Loudoun County and selling or buying within, you probably already know what Loudoun County has to offer. But if you’re relocating to the area, you may not. And being that the numbers, stats and data this blog routinely covers are not the only deciding factor when it comes to moving to Loudoun County, here is a list of additional resources to help you with your decision or give you new ideas on things to do or places to check out on the weekends.

• Official visitor web site for Loudoun County, Virginia – covers everything from shopping and dining to wine festivals and fairs, even a wedding guide. The guides are available in hard copy or pdf files.
• Loudoun County, Virginia – Wikipedia – includes a history and background of Loudoun County and is loaded with links to other resources.
• Loudoun County Public Schools – Kindergarten through 12th. Includes school boundaries, stats, etc.
• Dulles South Online – online portal for news, information and listings for Loudoun County Dulles Region (Dulles South) businesses, organizations and residents, focusing mainly on economic, public policy and community development topics and issues.
• Loudoun County Government Site – Covers everything from transportation and taxes to utilites and art/cultural events.
• Loudoun County Communities/Home Owners Associations – links to all the communities/HOAs in Loudoun (on the Loudoun County government site).
• W&OD Trail – a trail going from Arlington, VA to Purcellville, VA used for biking, walking, roller blading, etc. The setting for numerous charity events during the spring, summer and fall.
• Loudoun County Public Library – available to all residents of Loudoun County. Used by local businesses and residents for various seminars throughout the year.
• For a map of Loudoun County and surrounding areas, check out MSN Live’s mapping feature. Just input a particular city within Loudoun County (i.e. Ashburn, Virginia) at the top of the page and zoom in or out from there. Definitely check out the Bird’s Eye View feature (located immediately to the right of the zoom feature on the left side of the map) to get a clear view down to even the car in driveway of a house.

Hope that this is of use to those of you contemplating moving to the area or those who are already here, but haven’t had the time to really check out what’s going on in the county. And if there is something that you are looking for, but can’t find through the sources listed above, please let us know and we’ll find it for you.

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