1600 S. Eads St. – Crystal Towers 3
Location
The 9.6-acre (421,771-sq.-ft.) site is located at 1600 S Eads Street in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood. The site is currently occupied by the Crystal Towers Apartments. The site is bordered by 15th Street S to the north, S. Eads Street to the east, 18th Street S to the south, and S Fern Street to the west., Arlington, VA 22202 View Map
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The 9.6-acre (421,771-sq.-ft.) site is located at 1600 S Eads Street in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood. The site is currently occupied by the Crystal Towers Apartments. The site is bordered by 15th Street S to the north, S. Eads Street to the east, 18th Street S to the south, and S Fern Street to the west. ,
Arlington, VA 22202
The 9.6-acre (421,771-sq.-ft.) site is located at 1600 S Eads Street in the Aurora Highlands neighborhood. The site is currently occupied by the Crystal Towers Apartments. The site is bordered by 15th Street S to the north, S. Eads Street to the east, 18th Street S to the south, and S Fern Street to the west. ,
Arlington, VA 22202
StatusUnder Review
This reports the status related to the Site Plan Review Process only (Administrative Regulations 4.1).
About the Project

Explore the project site through a Virtual Walking Tour.
The applicant, Dweck Properties, proposes to construct a new residential building and new retail building at 1600 S. Eads Street within the Crystal Towers apartment complex.
Additional project details include:
- Residential Building:
- 10-stories
- 209 units
- Expansion of underground parking for a total parking ratio of .3 spaces per unit.
- Retail Building
- 1-story
- 27,901 sqft of retail gross floor area
- Proposed Modifications:
- Required residential parking (.3 spaces per unit)
- Density Exclusions
- Additional Density achievement through LEED Gold Certification
- Loading dock reduction
Other modifications as necessary
Applicant Materials
September 2022
Public Process
- This project will undergo public review via a virtual Site Plan Review Process. Learn more.
- The SPRC Chair for the site plan review process is: James Schroll
Timeline |
Milestone / Meeting |
Materials |
Sept. 14, 2022 |
Site Plan Acceptance |
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Nov. 2022 |
Site Plan Review Process Kick-Off |
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Nov. 28 - Dec. 8, 2022 |
Online Engagement Opportunity |
Community engagement comments:
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Feb. 3, 2023 |
In Person Walking Tour
12:00 pm - Meet at the open space at the southwest corner of 15th St S and S Eads St.
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Feb. 23, 2023 |
Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) Meeting (Hybrid) |
Coming soon |
Anticipated Spring 2023 |
Planning Commission Meeting |
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Anticipated Spring 2023 |
County Board Meeting |
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*Process timelines are subject to change as needs arise. Check back for updates.
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