Federal Realty Investment Trust announced a phased program of comprehensive enhancements at the Village at Shirlington, the first large shopping center to open in the Washington, D.C. suburbs.

The project aims to improve connectivity, enhance public spaces, and preserve the property’s historic character. Construction is underway and is expected to continue through November. Planned improvements include expanded sidewalks and outdoor dining patios, new wayfinding and property signage, decorative lighting, upgraded site furnishings, and unified landscaping throughout.

The project will also include new seating and public art installations, architectural refinements to the property’s façade, as well as relocation and recommissioning of the circa 1986 Beaux Arts fountain.
The improvements will also feature targeted infrastructure and environmental measures, including new stormwater controls to reduce runoff and protect Four Mile Run, conversion of street lighting to energy efficient fixtures and preservation of the existing tree canopy to maintain neighborhood shade.