Boswell's Corner Redevelopment Vision
Click to view conceptuals. Rendering for visual purposes only
Opportunity:
Boswell's Corner is an economic opportunity area in Stafford County that is located along Jefferson Davis Highway, adjacent to Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico and I-95, and about 1 mile south of the new National Museum of the Marine Corps. The future personnel growth of Quantico - as mandated by the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission Report, and the corresponding growth in the defense contractor network supporting the base, will necessitate the addition of office space in the area. The Director of Quantico Public Affairs, John Roswarne, has stated that the BRAC 2005 movements will result in the need for at least 650,000-750,000 sq. ft. of new office space on Quantico alone by 2011. On March 5, 2009, Mr. Rosewarne delivered a slide show indicating that 2,658 jobs are relocating to MCB Quantico by 9/15/2011. A 719,000 sf office building is under construction on-base and road improvements to Russell Road, its ramps at I-95 and its security gates.
Potential:
Currently, Boswell's Corner is an underutilized area with sparse and varied businesses and vacant lots. This condition has the potential to support needed commercial growth. However, in an unplanned environment, such anticipated intense development at Boswell's Corner could occur in a haphazard manner resulting in isolated or fragmented development.
The above rendering, a visioning document, shows an example of what could be created in this area. If realized, this vision could spur economic growth by providing a positive initial impression to visitors, and an inviting pedestrian environment for workers by connecting complexes and encouraging collaboration. Through County structuring of land use and design regulations, and through private sector participation, this vision will provide necessary space for commercial development and create a vibrant business community anchor for Stafford County.
Project Status:
- 04/30/09: Public Workshop II
- Presentation: Boswell's Corner *(Note: This is a 31-page file. If you have trouble viewing it, try right clicking and saving the file to your computer before opening it.)
- Public Input Report (May 2009): All Four Redevelopment Areas
- 01/24/09: Public Workshop I was held at Hilldrup Moving & Storage to obtain the public's input on the redevelopment vision for this area. Workshop materials* included: *(Note: These are large files, and may take a few minutes to download.)
- Presentation: Boswell's Corner
- Workshop Report & Survey Results (PDF file)
- Workshop Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4
- 01/25/07: A public forum was held to discuss the vision for the Boswell's Corner and recieve public comment
Boswell's Corner In the News:
- 02/21/2009. Free Lance-Star. Tech Center Will Pair Companies, Universities
- 12/14/2008. Free Lance-Star. Quantico lot open for area workers
- 07/01/2008. Free Lance-Star. Military Projects Boost Building
- 06/05/2008. Washington Post. Once a Marine hangout, always a Marine hangout
- 04/29/2008. Free Lance-Star. Drawing a Line on Stafford's Future
- 04/23/2008. Free Lance-Star. Marine Corps Icon re-ups At New Site
- 03/30/2008. Free-Lance Star. Redevelopment Going Forward