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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Moving to Bailey's Crossroads?
Washington Business Journal reports that Vornado Realty is close to signing the federal agency to a lease that would move them from Arlington to Bailey's Crossroads.
Washington Business Journal reports that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is "close to signing a major lease" to move from Arlington's Ballston to the Bailey's Crossroads Skyline area, at 5275 Leesburg Pike.
The federal agency is currently located in three buildings in Ballston, including 4401 Fairfax Dr. Established in 1940 by the Department of Interior, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service serves, protects and enhances fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats.
The Skyline area is not as pedestrian-friendly as Ballston and has fewer restaurants. The closest restaurants in Bailey's Crossroads within walking distance of the new location are a Subway, an Olive Garden and Edy's Chicken & Steak Restaurant.
The closest metro stops — West Falls Church, King Street and Rossyln — are all more than five miles away.
In June, Arlington was dealt a blow when it lost the National Science Foundation to Alexandria.
The General Services Administration submitted a prospectus to Congress for the move more than a year ago.
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