Brambleton, Virginia
Encyclopedia
Brambleton is a census-designated place
in Loudoun County, Virginia
, off the Dulles Toll Road. The population as of the 2010 Census
was 9,845.
It is named for a plantation
once located in the vicinity. Construction started on the Brambleton community in 2001. Brambleton is located 14 km (9 mi) south of Leesburg
and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) northwest of Washington Dulles International Airport
. It is home to Briar Woods High School
, Legacy Elementary and Creighton Corners Elementary.
in Loudoun County. The combination of its convenient location, beautiful setting, quality lifestyle and full range of land uses has positioned Brambleton as the premier mixed-use planned community in Northern Virginia.
Brambleton is zoned for a full range of residential and commercial uses. The overall layout of Brambleton calls for over 8,000 residential units, including an active adult community; a Town Center with 300000 square feet (27,870.9 m²) of retail space and 200000 square feet (18,580.6 m²) of office space; an additional 150000 square feet (13,935.5 m²) of neighborhood retail and 20000 square feet (1,858.1 m²) of commercial office; and 1760000 square feet (163,509.4 m²) of light industrial/flex space.
Brambleton was designed to incorporate traditional neighborhood features alongside pedestrian-oriented spaces and streetscapes. The landscaped streets and roadways have set the tone for the quality of parks, common areas and amenities for which Brambleton is known. Currently the community includes two pools, miles of public trails, tot lots, parks, sports courts and ballfields.
Three Loudoun County Public Schools are located in the Brambleton community: Legacy Elementary, Creighton’s Corner Elementary and Briar Woods High School. One additional public school site remains. Brambleton is also home to two Winwood childcare centers.
Residents in the development are members of the Brambleton Community Association, a full service homeowners association
located onsite for the benefit of residents. The mix of developer- and homeowner-sponsored activities held in the community has created a great sense of community and homeowner pride in Brambleton.
The Town Center is anchored with a Harris Teeter
, Chevy Chase Bank
, and Regal Entertainment Group
's Regal Fox Cinemas, which continues to be a major draw. Sport & Health Club, a 38000 square feet (3,530.3 m²) complex opened in June 2010, creating another anchor for the Town Center. Complementing the Sport & Health facility is 4773 square feet (443.4 m²) of retail
and 6486 square feet (602.6 m²) of office space
in the same building.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
in Loudoun County, Virginia
Loudoun County, Virginia
Loudoun County is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is part of the Washington Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the county is estimated to be home to 312,311 people, an 84 percent increase over the 2000 figure of 169,599. That increase makes the county the fourth...
, off the Dulles Toll Road. The population as of the 2010 Census
United States Census, 2010
The Twenty-third United States Census, known as Census 2010 or the 2010 Census, is the current national census of the United States. National Census Day was April 1, 2010 and is the reference date used in enumerating individuals...
was 9,845.
It is named for a plantation
Plantation
A plantation is a long artificially established forest, farm or estate, where crops are grown for sale, often in distant markets rather than for local on-site consumption...
once located in the vicinity. Construction started on the Brambleton community in 2001. Brambleton is located 14 km (9 mi) south of Leesburg
Leesburg, Virginia
Leesburg is a historic town in, and county seat of, Loudoun County, Virginia, United States of America. Leesburg is located west-northwest of Washington, D.C. along the base of the Catoctin Mountain and adjacent to the Potomac River. Its population according the 2010 Census is 42,616...
and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) northwest of Washington Dulles International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport is a public airport in Dulles, Virginia, 26 miles west of downtown Washington, D.C. The airport serves the Baltimore-Washington-Northern Virginia metropolitan area centered on the District of Columbia. It is named after John Foster Dulles, Secretary of...
. It is home to Briar Woods High School
Briar Woods High School
Briar Woods High School is a public secondary school located in Ashburn, an unincorporated area in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States, and is part of Loudoun County Public Schools. The school is located in the Brambleton community and also serves students who live in Broadlands and...
, Legacy Elementary and Creighton Corners Elementary.
Overview
Brambleton is an award-winning master planned community located on 2500 acres (10.1 km²) of land near Ashburn, VirginiaAshburn, Virginia
Ashburn, Virginia is a census-designated place located in Loudoun County, Virginia, northwest of Washington, D.C., and is part of the Washington Metropolitan Area...
in Loudoun County. The combination of its convenient location, beautiful setting, quality lifestyle and full range of land uses has positioned Brambleton as the premier mixed-use planned community in Northern Virginia.
Brambleton is zoned for a full range of residential and commercial uses. The overall layout of Brambleton calls for over 8,000 residential units, including an active adult community; a Town Center with 300000 square feet (27,870.9 m²) of retail space and 200000 square feet (18,580.6 m²) of office space; an additional 150000 square feet (13,935.5 m²) of neighborhood retail and 20000 square feet (1,858.1 m²) of commercial office; and 1760000 square feet (163,509.4 m²) of light industrial/flex space.
Brambleton was designed to incorporate traditional neighborhood features alongside pedestrian-oriented spaces and streetscapes. The landscaped streets and roadways have set the tone for the quality of parks, common areas and amenities for which Brambleton is known. Currently the community includes two pools, miles of public trails, tot lots, parks, sports courts and ballfields.
Three Loudoun County Public Schools are located in the Brambleton community: Legacy Elementary, Creighton’s Corner Elementary and Briar Woods High School. One additional public school site remains. Brambleton is also home to two Winwood childcare centers.
History
Bringing the Brambleton master-planned community from concept to reality began in earnest in the spring of 1999, immediately after Brambleton Group L.L.C. acquired the property. Road improvements were necessary along Route 607/772 to connect Brambleton to Exit 7/Loudoun County Parkway off the Dulles Greenway. Today, Exit 7, the Loudoun County Parkway, is the gateway into the Brambleton community.Residents in the development are members of the Brambleton Community Association, a full service homeowners association
Homeowners association
A homeowner association is a corporation formed by a real estate developer for the purpose of marketing, managing, and selling of homes and lots in a residential subdivision...
located onsite for the benefit of residents. The mix of developer- and homeowner-sponsored activities held in the community has created a great sense of community and homeowner pride in Brambleton.
Town Center
The Town Center is the heart of Brambleton with convenience retail, restaurants, entertainment, public spaces and commercial offices. The Town Center serves as the location for the community’s annual Sizzlin’ Summer Concerts, Farmers Markets, 4th of July fireworks display and numerous special events and festivals.The Town Center is anchored with a Harris Teeter
Harris Teeter
Harris Teeter is a chain of supermarkets based in Matthews, North Carolina, just outside Charlotte. , the chain operates 207 stores in eight Southern states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia.Harris Teeter is a...
, Chevy Chase Bank
Chevy Chase Bank
Chevy Chase Bank, F.S.B. was the largest locally-based banking company in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It was acquired by Capital One in 2009 and rebranded as Capital One Bank in 2010. Despite its name, Chevy Chase Bank was a federally chartered thrift regulated by the Office of Thrift...
, and Regal Entertainment Group
Regal Entertainment Group
Regal Entertainment Group also known as REG is a movie theater chain headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. Regal operates the largest and most geographically diverse theater circuit in the United States, consisting of 6,775 screens in 548 locations in 39 states and the District of Columbia as of...
's Regal Fox Cinemas, which continues to be a major draw. Sport & Health Club, a 38000 square feet (3,530.3 m²) complex opened in June 2010, creating another anchor for the Town Center. Complementing the Sport & Health facility is 4773 square feet (443.4 m²) of retail
Retail
Retail consists of the sale of physical goods or merchandise from a fixed location, such as a department store, boutique or kiosk, or by mail, in small or individual lots for direct consumption by the purchaser. Retailing may include subordinated services, such as delivery. Purchasers may be...
and 6486 square feet (602.6 m²) of office space
Office Space
Office Space is a 1999 American comedy film satirizing work life in a typical 1990s software company. Written and directed by Mike Judge, it focuses on a handful of individuals fed up with their jobs portrayed by Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston, Gary Cole, David Herman, Ajay Naidu, and Diedrich...
in the same building.