The first major renovations to Reston Town Center’s in 30 years are well underway, with the pavilion set to reopen later this year.
A spokesperson for Boston Properties says the opening of the pavilion is anticipated “sometime in November with the return the ice rink for the winter season.”
“The Fountain Plaza and Pavilion rehabilitation and renovation work at Reston Town Center has made significant progress since commencing in March 2022,” Sapna Yathiraj, Boston Properties’ marketing director, wrote in a statement to FFXnow.
The Fountain Plaza is also slated to open later this year, although an exact timeline was not immediately available.
@RestonNow Looks like it’s going to be a whole new plaza at RTC. pic.twitter.com/pwjNmcWsOd
— Eddie (@WFOcom) September 26, 2022
The upgrades are led by Alan Ward, a principal at Sasaki Associates. As previously reported the enhancements include:
The Pavilion
Two fire pits in front of the Pavilion adjacent to Market Street will add to the holiday and cooler months’ experience
Large fans will help cool the space during warmer months for both formal and informal gatherings
An expansion through the service street adjacent to the Hyatt will create more flexibility and space for programming, events, and daily activations
A wooden deck that will serve as a seating area and a stage for smaller events and performancesAdditional seating areas in the artificial turf area during warm months
Other
The fountain: Renovation of the lower base area, with new tiling, expanded seating, and tiered landscaping, and replacement of the entire outdated mechanical system. The original design of the upper base and Mercury statue will remain unchanged.
New trees and plantings to replace aged greenery and damaged root systems
Expansion of outdoor seating, including stadium-style structures and traditional tables and chairs
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