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Project Team
• Capstone Collegiate Communities (“Capstone”) - Birmingham, AL based company that specializes in the development and management of student housing communities in university towns throughout the country
• Formed in 2012 as part of the restructuring of Capstone Development, a student housing developer with more than 23 years of experience and a portfolio of 131 communities in 33 states
• Capstone is comprised of three divisions that focus on the development, construction and management of successful student housing communities
• Niles Bolton Associates - Nationally respected architect with offices in Alexandria, VA
• Christopher Consultants- Civil engineers based in the City of Fairfax for over 35 years
• Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley & Walsh PC – Land use attorneys
• Wells + Associates – Traffic engineers and consultants
Community Benefits
• Supports the City’s Downtown
• Adds to the Variety of Housing types in the City
• Assures Efficient Movement of Traffic Along Safe Designed Streets
• No Adverse Impact on Home Values
• Promotes Revitalization and Attractive, Traditional Design
Support’s the City’s Downtown
• Increased residential base within walking distance that will support downtown retail and restaurants
• Real estate taxes paid by private ownership entity
• Revitalization of underutilized property
• Catalyst for future development and investment in downtown Fairfax
University Benefits
• Provision of quality, affordable and secure student housing
• Addresses continued growth of George Mason University (“GMU”)
• Limited on-campus housing and off-campus housing options proximate to campus
• Issues with students living in single-family neighborhoods (parking, traffic and noise)
• Better integration of GMU and Downtown Fairfax
• Provides for student housing options downtown
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Commercial (Office/Retail) By-Right Use
Multifamily Proposed Student-OrientedHousing
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Trip Generation
AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Traffic Impact Overview
Multi-modal Transportation Opportunities
• Bicycle Connectivity
• Ample bicycle parking for residents/visitors
• Project will accommodate a bikeshare station (subject to further coordination with City)
• Bike route to campus includes bike lanes and sharrows
City of Fairfax Bicycle Trails Map
Walk/Bike Route to Campus (1 Mile)
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Professionally Managed and Supervised Community
• Secure community managed by 24/7 on-site staff • Includes resident “Courtesy Managers” (off-duty police officers)
• Calls routed to staff via 24/7 call center
• Phone number will be provided to community
• Residents expected to comply with all community regulations • Residents held accountable for behavior
• Failure to comply may result in lease termination and removal from community
• Parking restrictions and location of guest parking communicated to residents• Residents informed that illegally parked vehicles may be towed
A History of Successful Implementation
Fremont Station Exterior
Northpoint Crossings Exterior
Left: Fremont Station Pool Area
Right: Hannah Lofts Street View
Left: Hannah Lofts Study Area
Right: Fremont Station Sauna
Left: Fremont Station Study Area
Right: Hannah lofts Computer Bar
Left: Baton Rouge Weight Lifting Area
Right: Baton Rouge Alternative Workout Area
Left: Colorado Springs Yoga Room
Right: Hannah Lofts Fitness Area