The Prince William Board of County Supervisors has adopted a plan to redevelop 160 acres of land in North Woodbridge between Occoquan Road and Annapolis Way at the Occoquan River,  calling for a wider, six-lane U.S. 1 and an interchange at Va. 123. There are also plans for a hotel, hundreds of thousands of square feet of office space, high rise condominiums that line the Occoquan River, better waterfront access with an expanded marina,and a more walkable, transit-oriented environment.

County officials hope the area will be a place where residents live, work and play.

Homeowners benefit from such projects. Property values often rise as business and recreational opportunities increase and more buyers become interested in the newly redeveloped area.

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