Fairfax county, virginia
Faces of One
Before it was Richmond Highway, it was Route 1.
Before it was Route 1, it was the Potomac Pathway.
For centuries, this corridor has connected people, commerce, and opportunity along the Potomac River. From early travelers to today's thriving businesses, Richmond Highway has long played an important role in Fairfax County. It remains one of its most important, yet often overlooked, corridors.
As Richmond Highway enters a new era of investment and transformation, Faces of ONE shines a light on the people, businesses, and destinations shaping its future. By celebrating what's here today, we're helping more people discover, support, and see the corridor in a whole new way.
ONE Road.
Hundreds of Stories.
There's more to Richmond Highway than meets the eye!
Every story is another reason to stop, explore, and support the people and businesses that make this corridor unique.
For more than 250 years, this corridor has connected people, places, and opportunity.
As the United States celebrates its semiquincentennial, Faces of ONE recognizes the role Richmond Highway has played in the American story. Throughout history, this corridor—known over time as Potomac Pathway, Route 1, and Richmond Highway—has connected generations of residents, travelers, businesses, and communities.
That history remains visible and continues to shape Richmond Highway today. From George Washington’s Mount Vernon to Woodlawn National Historic Landmark, the corridor still showcases pieces of yesteryear. We'll explore the connections between past and present; among historic sites, cultural landmarks, local businesses, neighborhoods, and community traditions; and the people and places carrying the story forward.
tomorrow on one
A Future Worth Building
Richmond Highway is entering an exciting new chapter. Learn how the Embark Richmond Highway Plan and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project are creating new opportunities for businesses, improving connections, and shaping a stronger corridor for generations to come.
Explore the vision behind these investments; understand what they mean for the people who live, work, and travel along Richmond Highway; and see how today's decisions are shaping tomorrow's opportunities.
This transformation is about creating a corridor where businesses thrive, neighborhoods stay connected, and more people choose Richmond Highway every day.
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