Cypress, Highcrest pitch residential redevelopment in McLean
The developers Cypress Real Estate and Highcrest have proposed a new seven-story residential building near the headquarters of Mars, Incorporated in downtown McLean, aiming to catalyze further redevelopment in the area by introducing multifamily housing into a zone dominated by office space. The plan targets a modest-sized property that was formerly used as office buildings, and the project is pitched as part of a broader push to revitalize McLean’s commercial core by converting older buildings into new housing. With the Mars campus nearby acting as an anchor, the redevelopment team sees the site as well-positioned to attract residents who want both walkable access and proximity to major employment nodes. The article highlights how the proposal could signal a shift in local planning toward mixed-use and residential growth in what has been traditionally an office-oriented submarket.