One Loudoun’s Bold Expansion Is Redefining the Suburbs

The suburban town center model is getting an upgrade in Loudoun County—and it might just be the future of live-work-play living.

By Chris Colgan | Real Nova Network
Estimated Read Time: 4–5 minutes

Key Highlights:

• Construction began October 2024; major infrastructure and buildings rising as of June 2025
• ️ Seven new buildings with 86,000 sq ft of retail, luxury apartments, offices, and a business hotel
• ️ Confirmed tenants: Arhaus, Pottery Barn, Tatte Bakery & Café, Bartaco, Alo Yoga, and more
• ⛸️ New winter ice rink doubles as a year-round community plaza
• Loudoun County’s tax base now $170.5B; average household income near site: $187,078
• 400 new luxury multifamily units and up to 1,745 more across multiple phases
• Development is ahead of schedule, positioning One Loudoun as Loudoun’s next-generation downtown

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What’s coming: More than just stores

One Loudoun’s expansion broke ground in October 2024 and is rapidly reshaping the skyline near Route 7. The project adds:

• 86,000 square feet of retail
• 400 luxury multifamily units
• A full-service business hotel
• 23,000–34,000 square feet of premium office space
• 7 new buildings, extending Exchange Street north

This isn’t your typical suburban shopping center. The vision is vertical: retail and restaurants at ground level, with offices and hospitality stacked above—maximizing density without sacrificing community feel.

Who’s moving in: A who's-who of premium lifestyle brands

Among the confirmed tenants:

• Arhaus: 20,000 square feet of handcrafted furniture and global design, with a 4,000 sq ft terrace
• Bartaco: Cult-favorite taqueria known for duck birria and street corn
• Tatte Bakery & Café: Boston-originated brunch spot
• Van Leeuwen Ice Cream: Brooklyn-born, premium and vegan scoops
• Pottery Barn Williams-Sonoma: Household classics and kitchenware
• Alo Yoga: Internationally renowned athleisure brand

One Loudoun is reportedly negotiating leases with at least two additional national retailers, with roughly a dozen spaces still available.

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A look ahead: What this means for residents, investors, and the region

This is more than just a retail update. One Loudoun is part of a 1.9 million square foot vision that includes up to 1,745 new multifamily homes and additional phases still to come. It’s positioning itself as Loudoun County’s answer to Reston Town Center or Mosaic District, but with a uniquely Loudoun twist: affluent, modern, high-design, and built for today’s hybrid lifestyle.

It also reflects a broader shift in suburban real estate:

• From spread-out and car-centric to dense, walkable, and experiential
• From big-box sameness to brand-driven curation
• From dormant after hours to active 24/7 mixed-use ecosystems

Some locals have voiced concerns about traffic and crowding, but community feedback remains overwhelmingly positive—over 80% of residents rate Loudoun’s quality of life highly.

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❓ 10 Frequently Asked Questions About the One Loudoun Expansion

1. When did construction start?
   October 2024, with infrastructure and vertical building underway by summer 2025.
2. Which businesses are confirmed?
   Arhaus, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, Tatte Bakery & Café, Bartaco, Alo Yoga, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream.
3. How many apartments?
   400 luxury units now, 1,745 units planned total.
4. What’s the layout?
   Seven new buildings with retail at ground level and office/hotel/residential above.
5. Will there be new public amenities?
   Yes, including a seasonal ice skating rink and public plaza for events.
6. Does this align with Loudoun County’s growth strategy?
   Yes. It supports the 2019 Comprehensive Plan emphasizing mixed-use development.
7. What hotel brand is coming?
   A new full-service business hotel (brand TBD) aimed at corporate travelers.
8. Any infrastructure upgrades?
   Yes, including roadwork and new circulation paths, but congestion concerns remain.
9. How does this compare to Reston or Mosaic?
   One Loudoun is Loudoun’s answer—newer, denser, more parking, and more localized.
10. When will it open?
    No official date yet, but fast construction progress suggests completion by late 2026.

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