New Construction at Woodlawn Village
Overview
In 2011, the Villages at Belvoir garnered national acclaim for the Wounded Warrior Home Project, two concept homes designed by renowned architect Michael Graves to radically redesign the living spaces for the increasing number of Wounded Warriors returning to active duty. Using principles of universal design and lessons learned in the decade since, the construction at Woodlawn Village continues this important mission by delivering eleven new accessible homes and developing an additional 13 accessible home sites.
Plans and specifications comply with the 2015 International Residential Code and 2015 Virginia Building Code (i.e. the applicable codes for new construction in Fairfax County), and were reviewed and approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Fort Belvoir Fire Department, and several third-party consultants approved by the Army. All new homes will undergo rigorous third-party and Army inspections during construction and prior to occupancy.
History of Woodlawn Village
For residents who may not know the history of Woodlawn Village, the neighborhood was developed by the Army around 1980. Following commencement of the Residential Communities Initiative (RCI) in December 2003, Woodlawn Village was targeted for significant upgrades during the project’s Initial Development Period. This included major renovations of the previously built 444 homes, including strategic conversion of 200 existing two-bedroom homes into 100 five-bedroom homes, which provided much-needed housing for larger families assigned to the post. Completed in 2011, Woodlawn Village’s transformation resulted in 336 renovated homes , the two new homes for Wounded Warriors, new playgrounds and amenity areas, and the largest neighborhood center in the Villages at Belvoir, highlighted by an outdoor pool, fitness facility, and indoor and outdoor entertainment space.
Wounded Warrior Homes in Woodlawn Villages
An Inside Look at the Improvements
The plan in 2011, as coordinated with the Army, was to build more single-family accessible homes in open plots of land, also known as “infill lots”, within Woodlawn Village. After several years of engineering, design, and coordination with the Army, the Villages at Belvoir secured approvals for additional accessible homes in Fall 2020.
The eleven new four-bedroom, 2100-SF accessible homes will build upon the elevated standards of design we set in 2011 and will feature brand new stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, ceramic tiled bathroom floors and showers, water saving fixtures, and energy conserving Nest thermostats, as well as fenced backyards and two-car garages. The initial phase of this development also includes the infrastructure and sitework for all 24 accessible home locations. Similar to how master planned communities are often built off post, finishing lot development now for all accessible home sites will expedite the timeline to build additional accessible homes in the future.
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October 2021- Construction Updates
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Project working hours will be from Monday to Friday between 07:00 and 18:00 and Saturday 09:00 to 18:00, except holidays.
Neighbors in Woodlawn Village should expect elevated levels of noise as well as increased vehicle traffic during the construction period. There will be an increase of activity outside of the construction fence lines as equipment and materials are delivered.
Residents can help facilitate this work and ensure quality and safety for everyone by:
Not entering the site access gates.
Avoiding the controlled work zones and honoring the construction fence lines.
Large trucks will be required to perform work, please watch for trucks, equipment, and construction personnel.
Ensure that any pets kept in backyards cannot escape and enter the project site throughout the course of construction.
Work performed during this period will include:
Sitework continues
American Water tie-ins progressing
Mechanical starting
Electrical starting
Plumbing starting
Framing to be completed on 11 homes
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May 2021 - Construction Update
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Project working hours will be from Monday to Friday between 07:00 and 18:00 and Saturday 09:00 to 18:00, except holidays.
Neighbors in Woodlawn Village should expect elevated levels of noise as well as increased vehicle traffic during the construction period. There will be an increase of activity outside of the construction fence lines as equipment and materials are delivered.
We’d like to thank residents for their patience and notifications regarding stormwater drainage issues in the neighborhood. The construction team is working in concert with the Department of Public Works to resolve these issues.
Residents can help facilitate this work and ensure quality and safety for everyone by:
Not entering the site access gates.
Avoiding the controlled work zones and honoring the construction fence lines.
Large trucks will be required to perform work, please watch for trucks, equipment, and construction personnel.
Ensure that any pets kept in backyards cannot escape and enter the project site throughout the course of construction.
Work performed during this period will include:
Sitework
Stormwater management
Wet utilities
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April 2021 - Construction Update
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- Project working hours will be from Monday to Friday between 07:00 and 18:00 and Saturday 09:00 to 18:00, except holidays.
- Neighbors in Woodlawn Village should expect elevated levels of noise as well as increased vehicle traffic during the construction period. There will be an increase of activity outside of the construction fence lines as equipment and materials are delivered.
- We thank residents for communicating their concerns relating to large tree piles across the neighborhood. Safety fencing, signage, and security services were brought in by the construction team to ensure the security of the stockpiles until removal.
Residents can help facilitate this work and ensure quality and safety for everyone by:
- Not entering the site access gates.
- Avoiding the controlled work zones and honoring the construction fence lines.
- Large trucks will be required to perform work, please watch for trucks, equipment, and construction personnel.
- Ensure that any pets kept in backyards cannot escape and enter the project site throughout the course of construction.
Work performed during this period will include:
- Sitework
- Stormwater management
- Wet utilities
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March 2021 - Construction Update
Share March 2021 - Construction Update on Facebook Share March 2021 - Construction Update on Twitter Share March 2021 - Construction Update on Linkedin Email March 2021 - Construction Update linkGeneral Notes:
- Project working hours will be from Monday to Friday between 07:00 and 18:00 and Saturday 09:00 to 18:00, except holidays.
- Neighbors in Woodlawn Village should expect elevated levels of noise as well as increased vehicle traffic during the construction period. There will be an increase of activity outside of the construction fence lines as equipment and materials are delivered.
Residents can help facilitate this work and ensure quality and safety for everyone by:
- Not entering the site access gates.
- Honoring the controlled work zones and do not cross the construction fence lines.
- Large trucks will be required to perform work, please watch for trucks, equipment, and construction personnel.
- Ensure that any pets kept in backyards cannot escape and enter the project site throughout the course of construction.
Work performed during this period will include:
- Sitework
- Stormwater management systems
- Erosion and sediment controls
- Wet Utilities
