The owner of the Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station Apartments is seeking to transform the 1960s-era residential neighborhood into a mixed-use development befitting its proximity to Metro.
Malkin Properties’ proposed redevelopment would replace the 706 existing garden-style apartments at 8130 Prescott Drive with up to 2,975 multifamily units — a more than fourfold increase — complemented by 25,000 square feet of “neighborhood serving” retail, according to a rezoning application submitted on Monday (June 1) to Fairfax County.
“The redevelopment will provide additional housing opportunities within the Merrifield Suburban Center while incorporating appropriate transitions to ensure compatibility with surrounding uses,” Antonio Calabrese, a real estate attorney and partner at DLA Piper, said in a statement of justification for the application…