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Yates Corner

Sunday, February 24, 2013

The Week's Top Story: Capital One Announces $8M Loan to Construct Yates Corner

Mixed-use commercial complex is expected to be completed in December.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Capital One Announces $8M Loan to Construct Yates Corner

Mixed-use commercial complex is expected to be completed in December.

Capital One Bank is providing an $8 million loan to Yates Corner LLC to construct the Yates Corner project at the intersection of Mount Vernon Avenue and Braddock Road, the bank announced Wednesday. Construction of the mixed-use commercial complex is expected to be completed in December. So far, the complex is confirmed to feature a new 7-Eleven, office space for Yates Automotive and the new Yates Green Dry Cleaners. The redevelopment project is an assemblage between Jason Yates, who owns the nearby automotive repair shop, and the Southland Corporation, owners of 7-Eleven. The project included the purchase of a small piece of city-owned property at the corner of Braddock Road and Mount Vernon Avenue. See: City Council OKs New Development …

del ray resident

11:52 am on Thursday, February 21, 2013

Too bad the design isn't more creative. Tired of more of the same old brick! Would like to see Del Ray and Arlandria get a bit more modern with our architecture - it's one way to keep the area unique.   more ›

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Braddock Road 7-Eleven Closes

What would you like to see at Yates Corner?

The 7-Eleven in the 400 block of E. Braddock Road has closed, making way for the construction of the Yates Corner development. The other businesses in the retail strip closed at the end of July. The redevelopment project is an assemblage between Jason Yates, who owns the nearby automotive repair shop, and the Southland Corporation, owners of 7-Eleven. The project included the purchase of a small piece of city-owned property at the corner of Braddock Road and Mt. Vernon Avenue. According to the Yates Corner website, the development is expected to be completed in fall 2013. The development will include a new 7-Eleven, a green dry cleaners operated by Yates and new office space and vehicle storage for Yates Automotive. The concept plan …

Kim Moore

9:57 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012

Yes, a WaWa! Excellent customer service, good food and commuter friendly.   more ›

Monday, June 27, 2011

City Council OKs New Development at Yates Corner

New dry cleaners, upgraded 7-Eleven and auto repair at corner of Braddock Road and Mount Vernon Avenue

Alexandria’s City Council on Saturday approved requests by Yates Holdings and 7-Eleven that will bring new and upgraded development to the corner of Braddock Road and Mount Vernon Avenue. Yates Holdings will open a dry cleaners and a light auto repair business in the block covering 515 Mount Vernon Ave. and 401 and 405 E. Braddock Road. 7-Eleven was granted its request to continue operating its store in that block, which has been in existence for more than 50 years at that site. However, at least one citizen expressed concern with store alcohol sales. As part of the planning process, Yates also sought approval to create an ornamental wall that would encroach in the public right of way.  That request was granted, although resident Amy Slack…

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