- Value [1] 1. Center for Research, Innovation and Discovery
- Ballston is home to a cluster of science and technology organizations, such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), the
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Virginia Tech/IBM's Center for Community Security & Resilience, Accenture,
Applied Predictive Technologies, CACI, as well as the Ballston Science & Technology Alliance. The BID has the highest
concentration of workers in science and technology in the Washington, D.C. region.
- Value [2] 2. Strong Presence of Higher Education
- Virginia Tech Advanced Research Institute, Marymount University, George Washington University, and nearby George Mason University.
- Value [3] 3. Convenience and Access
- Ballston is a mixed-use, live/work community offering the benefits of Smart Growth living. It is a regional hub, strategically
located just minutes from major destinations, including easy access to both Tyson's Corner (10 miles) and downtown DC (4 miles).
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