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ARLINGTON, VA-The Arlington County Board has signed off on the site plan for the Fairmont, thereby paving the way for the development of the 237-unit condominium building. Developer the JBG Cos. plans to break ground on the project, which marks the final phase of the mixed-use Arlington Gateway development, in July.

Located at 4420 Fairfax Dr., the Fairmont will be a 23-story tower located atop the Ballston Metro Station off Interstate 66. Weihe Design Group is the architectural firm behind the design of the structure, which will also feature about 7,000 sf of ground-level retail space. The building will carry the distinction of being the Ballston area's first all-glass residential property.

As part of the endeavor, JBG will contribute $11 million to facilitate the construction of Ballston Metro station's new entrance. The Fairmont is scheduled to open its doors to its first residents in late 2008, with a final completion date of January 2009.