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Fairfax County EDA adopts Tysons Corner mailing address for headquarters office
Decision reflects size, name recognition and effort to build identity of district
Fairfax County, Virginia USA, Tuesday, May 17, 2011 -
Now that the United States Postal Service allows commercial establishments and residences in the 22182 ZIP code to use Tysons Corner and Tysons as well as the long-standing Vienna designation for what is one of the nation’s largest business districts, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) has adopted a Tysons Corner address for its headquarters office.
The new options for mailing addresses are a reflection of the size of Tysons Corner, which has more than 26 million square feet of office space and almost 6 million square feet of retail space. About 110,000 persons work in the area, and 17,000 residents live there. The FCEDA has been located in Tysons Corner for more than 30 years.
The new options also reflect the effort that Fairfax County is making to build the sense of identity for Tysons Corner. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in 2010 adopted comprehensive plan changes to guide the transformation of Tysons Corner into a walkable, mixed-use urban center. Much of the growth will be concentrated around four Metro stations that are scheduled to open in late 2013. Over time, about 200,000 persons could work in Tysons Corner and about 100,000 could live in the area.
“The Tysons Corner mailing address has gained greater reach and resonance as a business location over the years and we want to capitalize on that,” said Gerald L. Gordon, Ph.D., president and CEO of the FCEDA. “The option to use Tysons Corner as a formal mailing address also helps the Economic Development Authority market the area as one of the nation’s most dynamic business settings.”
The Postal Service also is allowing commercial establishments and residences in the 22102 ZIP code to use Tysons Corner or Tysons as well as the traditional McLean designation. The Postal Service informed county officials of the changes on March 29, 2011.
Time magazine called Fairfax County, “one of the great economic success stories of our time.” Business growth helps Fairfax County fund the nation’s top-rated school system and other public services that contribute to the quality of life of residents. Fairfax County offers businesses a state-of-the-art telecommunications infrastructure, access to global markets through Washington Dulles International Airport and a highly skilled, well-educated workforce.
The award-winning Fairfax County Economic Development Authority promotes Fairfax County as a business and technology center. The FCEDA offers site location and business development assistance, and connections with county and state government agencies, to help companies locate and expand in Fairfax County. In addition to its headquarters in Tysons Corner, Fairfax County’s largest business district, the FCEDA maintains marketing offices in seven important global business centers: Bangalore, Boston, Munich, London, Los Angeles, Seoul and Tel Aviv. Follow @FairfaxEBird for FCEDA and Fairfax County business news.
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