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. Known throughout history as the Potomac Pathway, Route 1, and Richmond Highway, this corridor has connected generations of residents, travelers, businesses, and communities.
That history is still visible today. From the estates of George Washington and Woodlawn to neighborhood businesses, community landmarks, and cultural traditions, the corridor reflects the people and places that continue to shape its identity.
History continues to shape Richmond Highway today. From historic sites and cultural landmarks to local businesses, neighborhoods, and community traditions, we'll explore the connections between past and present—and the people and places carrying that story forward.
tomorrow on one
the one 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.
Transformation isn't just about infrastructure. It's about creating a corridor where businesses thrive, neighborhoods stay connected, and more people choose Richmond Highway every day.
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