Providing Natural Solutions for Male Sexual Health
There's not much we can count on in life, but if there's one guarantee, we can bet that our bodies change as we grow older. That's especially true for men as they age. One moment you're partying at the club, waking up refreshed, and hitting the gym. The next moment, getting out of bed is a chore. You're sore in places you never thought before, and hangovers don't just go away after a hot shower and a big breakfast.
And while sore joints and backaches can be treated with aspirin and ice, other signs of aging aren't as easy to treat. Of course, we're talking about challenges in getting and maintaining erections needed to satisfy your partner. At the extreme, we all know it as erectile dysfunction or ED for short but long before full ED, there are warning signs that things aren't working as they used to work. Hearing the ED word sends shivers down most men's spines. When you think about it, that makes sense - being unable to perform when you need to most is a scary thought.
If you're beginning to suffer from ED or male performance issues or you've been dealing with performance issues for some time, it may seem like nobody has any solutions or even really understands how these issues can impact your life and sense of well-being. However, ED of varying degrees is very common. More than 18 million men suffer from the condition in the U.S. Unfortunately, many of those men hide their performance issues without ever addressing them. If you're one of those men, and it feels like you're stuck in a rut with no help, we're here to tell you you're not alone. Proactive Wellness Centers, PLC is here to provide you with a long-lasting solution to help you regain confidence and perform like you used to.
Additionally, many men including the so-called "bio hackers" are using our treatments to PREVENT the performance decline in the first place. Why wait for the inevitable when you can implement strategies to prevent the decline in the first place.

The Proactive Wellness Center Difference
Our programs are all about reversing and slowing the aging process, preventing disease, and treating chronically ill patients. We utilize a three-pronged approach:
- 1. We equip patients with the knowledge required to take charge of their health and achieve optimal well-being.
- 2. We focus on disease prevention by providing a thorough evaluation using comprehensive diagnostics including the patient-supplied information.
- 3. We work with patients to implement a rejuvenation program consisting of various science-based treatments that reduce cellular degeneration, promote tissue regeneration and healing, and slow down the aging process.
We consider every individual as physiologically unique. As such, we don't subscribe to a "one-size-fits-all" approach. Instead, our programs focus on a customized approach, leveraging genetics and advanced testing, utilizing advanced therapeutics like Gainswave and addressing risk factors that, if avoided or modified, could have beneficial effects for reducing many chronic conditions that men suffer from year-round.
Our vision is to provide the latest in scientifically-validated therapies for reversing the aging process, preventing chronic disease, and optimizing health. For men whoare just starting to have challenges, or who have erectile dysfunction, or for the biohackers that just want everything optimized, one of those proven therapies is GAINSWave therapy in Manassas, VA
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- Providing Natural Solutions for Male Sexual Health
- The Proactive Wellness Center Difference
- What is GAINSWave Therapy?
- What Makes GAINSWave Therapy in Manassas, VA Work?
- Other Treatments and Programs from Proactive Wellness Centers, PLC
- Achieve Your Wellness Goals at Proactive Wellness Centers, PLC
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What is GAINSWave Therapy?
If you have ED or even a minor decline in sexual performance, there's a good chance you've already seen your primary care doctor. You've talked to them about the issues you're facing. And, if they're like many doctors, they prescribed you some pills and sent you on your way. Unfortunately, going this route doesn't do much to solve erectile dysfunction - you're just putting a band-aid on the problem. Plus, you're putting strange chemicals in your body via a "little blue pill" that may cause adverse side effects.
At the end of the day, you need a real-deal solution to ED, not a quick fix. The good news? A safe, non-invasive, injection-free answer to your problems exists. It's called GAINSWave therapy, and according to recent studies, it has shown an 85-92% success rate for mild to moderate cases of erectile dysfunction.
Reports from men who have used GAINSWave therapy in Manassas, VA report the following benefits:
- Stronger, Longer Lasting Erections
- Improved Sexual Pleasure
- More Blood Circulation and Flow
- Better Girth and Length
- Less Rest Needed Between Orgasms
- Enhanced Intimacy in the Bedroom

Unlike many ED treatments, you don't have to worry about surgery or drugs when you choose GAINSWave. This revolutionary treatment uses acoustic wave technology, also called pulse wave therapy, instead of surgery or pills, which helps to rebuild blood flow to the penile region, thereby boostings erectile strength and, by proxy, confidence.
But the benefits of GAINSWave don't end there. This therapy also breaks up micro plaques and boosts nitric oxide, which forms new blood vessels and collagen. That's exciting news for men suffering from Peyronie's disease, which is another condition specific to male sexual health.
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What Makes GAINSWave Therapy in Manassas, VA Work?
With time, men's blood flow decreases, sensitivity isn't what it once was, and blood vessels start to get thinner or even partially or fully blocked. With GAINSWave, high-frequency, low-intensity shockwaves rejuvenate areas of the penis that have suffered with age. For instance, micro plaques are removed, new blood vessels form, and blood flow increases. According to several clinical studies, enhanced blood flow from GAINSWave translates to more sustainable, rigid erections in 75% of men.
Though males in America are only beginning to realize the benefits of GAINSWave, it's a treatment that has been used for over a decade around the world. Backed by science and proven to rejuvenate vasculature in male erections, GAINSWave works without any pain or recovery time. In fact, it's possible to pop into Proactive Wellness Centers on your lunch break for a therapy session.
Proactive Wellness Centers' GAINSWave treatments feature:
- Low-Intensity Pulse or Shockwaves
- All Natural
- No Needles
- No Pills
- No Pain
- No Surgery
- No Recovery Time
- Quick Procedures
Because this procedure is needle, surgery, and drug-free, most men don't have to suffer through costly insurance claims or unsightly scarring. With GAINSWave and our comprehensive and personalized ED treatment plans, all you need to focus on is enjoying life, knowing your erectile dysfunction is a thing of the past.
Who Are the Best Candidates for Gainswave Therapy in Manassas, VA?
If you're a man over the age of 30 and want to optimize your performance or if you are suffering a decline in this area, GAINSWave may be for you. That's even more true if other treatments never worked. For many men, those unsuccessful solutions include pills like Viagra. If prescription pills don't solve your ED problems, GAINSWave is a great option to consider. Academic studies show that shockwave therapy is successful where PDE5 inhibitors (like Viagra or Cialis) fall short.
In fact, many urologists now consider shockwave therapy the greatest revolution in ED treatment in over a decade. Even men without erectile dysfunction use GAINSWave as a preventative therapy to keep their bedroom performance strong and avoid compromised blood vessels.
Some of the key benefits of GAINSWave procedures over other ED treatments include:
- No Drugs
- Backed by Clinical Studies and Extensive Medical Research
- Vast Record of Success
- FDA-Approved for Enhanced Sexual Wellness
- Available at Proactive Wellness Centers, PLC
What Should I Expect from GAINSWave Therapy at Proactive Wellness Centers?
If you're ready to begin your journey to a healthier, happier sex life, getting started at our wellness clinic is as easy as 1-2-3:
Make an Appointment: Give our office a call at 703-822-5003. One of our Clinical Intake Coordinators will answer any question you have and get you started. If you prefer, you can text "gainswave" to 833.341.0170, and our Clinical Intake Coordinator will get back to you personally and confidentially.
Prep: Once the intake process is complete, you'll schedule a time for GAINSWave therapy in Manassas, VA. You'll arrive at our wellness center for treatment at least 30 minutes before your appointment time. Procedure time is usually no longer than 30 minutes and occurs in our wellness center.
Enjoy the Benefits: Once your GAINSWave therapy session is over, you can get right back to what you were doing beforehand. Studies show that approximately 75% of men enjoy positive results like stronger, longer-lasting erections after treatment. Most men only need 6-12 sessions for optimal results.
Other Treatments and Programs from Proactive Wellness Centers, PLC
As the premier wellness clinic in Virginia and the metro D.C. area, we provide patients with a comprehensive list of treatments to slow the process of aging and treat chronic conditions. Our vision is to provide the latest in scientifically-validated therapies, like GAINSWave therapy in Manassas, VA, for reversing the aging process, preventing chronic disease, and optimizing health.
Some of the most requested services we offer include:

Low-T Treatment for Men
While not as widely discussed as menopause is for women, andropause is very real for men just as menopause is significant for women. Our Low-T program for men focuses on the unique needs of men who are suffering from andropause or low testosterone. The Program Testosterone replacement when clinically indicated, optimization of DHEA and Pregenenolone, combined with nutritional guidance, nutritional supplementation recommendations to optimize your health. For men where Testosterone has declined, the Low-T program is a necessary complement to the Gainswave therapy.
Depending on lab results and patient goals, the program may also include peptides to help patients optimize their health and body composition. If you can identify with some of the symptoms below, you are likely experiencing low testosterone / andropause and are a candidate for laboratory testing to determine if BHRT is right for you.
Symptoms may include:
- Fatigue
- Erectile dysfunction
- Decreased stamina
- Loss of physical agility
- Decreased mental sharpness
- Prostate problems
- Insomnia

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women
Like men, women's bodies change as they grow older. Often referred to as menopause, this time in a woman's life can be stressful when the body uses energy differently, fat cells change, and hormones decline.
Many of the common symptoms and conditions associated with menopause are widely known and discussed, but there are many that are overlooked. At Proactive Wellness Centers, we've seen patients misdiagnosed with other illnesses that were actually caused by a decline in hormone levels. Our BHRT program for women focuses on the unique needs of women who are suffering from the common as well as the lesser-known symptoms of menopause.
Those symptoms may include:
- Hot Flashes
- Mood Swings
- Depression
- UTIs
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Indigestion
- Osteoporosis
- Vertigo
- Anxiety Attacks
- Vaginal Dryness
- Fatigue

What are Bioidentical Hormones?
Bioidentical hormones are also known as natural hormones. They are substances with the same chemical makeup as the hormones produced in your body. Hormones are not drugs - they occur naturally and are found in every human on earth. BHRT replaces hormones at a physiologic level that is not harmful to the body.
If you're suffering through the symptoms of menopause, taking Midol isn't going to solve any problems. Fortunately, our BHRT program for women is designed to eliminate many menopausal symptoms. That way, we give women a chance to recapture their energy levels and vitality with drugs or surgery. Contact our office today to learn more about bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and how it can help you recapture the joys of your youth.
Bredesen-Protocol Strategies for Improving Brain Health
We believe that a healthy brain is paramount to overall well-being. Unfortunately, little is known about promoting brain health, lowering the risk of dementia, or stabilizing symptoms for patients experiencing early signs.
After much research, however, Dr. Lawson from Proactive Wellness Centers determined that the Bredesen protocol provides the best evidence-based approach to diagnosing and treating cognitive decline.
The approach, created by Dr. Dale Bredesen, is called ReCODE. This protocol involves multiple strategies to pinpoint specific health issues contributing to Alzheimer's Disease. The results of each strategy are measured using blood tests, dementia tests, cognitive evaluations, and other signs of overall health improvement. Now a Bredesen Certified doctor, Dr. Lawson now offers patients the full Bredesen ReCODE protocol to help them recover from debilitating illnesses like Alzheimer's.
Through this exciting approach, patients have shown dramatic improvements in cognitive function. In some cases, they achieve a reversal of symptoms and have even returned to work.
Proactive Wellness Centers' ReCODE program uses significant functional medicine experience and includes:
- Lifestyle Interventions
- Targeted Nutrients
- Therapeutic Diets
We're thrilled to add this promising Alzheimer's disease treatment for qualifying patients at Proactive Wellness Centers.

Chronic Disease Treatment
Long-term diseases like Lyme disease and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) can ruin a person's life and often leave them afraid to leave the house. To make matters worse, these chronic diseases are often initially misdiagnosed, complicating treatment and leaving the patient depressed and hopeless. And while some medical prescriptions can help, many chronic disease sufferers live without finding true relief.
At Proactive Wellness Centers, our innovative doctors have developed a comprehensive treatment program to address chronic diseases like CIRS and Lyme disease. Generally, our Chronic Disease Treatment follows SSRP protocols as defined below:
- Stop the progression of the disease while strengthening the immune system
- Stabilize patients by balancing hormones and restoring energy
- Reverse cellular, mitochondrial, and other damages caused by chronic diseases, based on lab markers and/or symptomatic expression
- Prevent further development of the chronic disease processes
Our SSRP protocol provides patients with a promising program based largely on the emerging bodies of evidence in the chronic disease space. This evidence is supported by peer-reviewed medical journals, clinical studies, and even double-blind placebo-controlled studies.

When choosing chronic disease treatments for patients, our team of doctors and clinicians focus on safety and efficacy before anything else. Typical therapies associated with our chronic disease treatment programs include:
- IV Vitamin Therapy
- Targeted Nutritional Supplements
- Compassionate Care and Personalized Service from Qualified Doctors
As an integrative practice, we use conventional medications when indicated, especially in cases of underlying co-infections and other areas where traditional medication offers the best course of treatment.
If you're at your wit's end living with a chronic disease, call Proactive Wellness Centers today. Our innovative treatments and therapies may be the key you need to unlock a new, healthy life.
Achieve Your Wellness Goals at Proactive Wellness Centers, PLC
From GAINSWave therapy in Manassas, VA, to Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for women, our doctors are here to serve you with care, compassion, and a commitment to your health.
That's because, at Proactive Wellness Centers, we take a patient-first approach to every service we offer. Unlike some anti-aging clinics, we focus on your goals, your experiences, and how we can address your health and well-being needs. We believe with a full heart that your story matters, and we're ready and waiting to listen. If you're looking for personalized, functional, regenerative treatments that address root causes, you're only a phone call away from living a healthier life.

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Million Dollar Properties With Smart Tech Renovations: VA Dream Homes
Liam Griffinhttps://patch.com/virginia/manassas/million-dollar-properties-smart-tech-renovations-va-dream-homes
This week, Patch features several notable homes for sale throughout Virginia that include features like EV chargers and smart thermostats. VIRGINIA — The age of smart homes is upon us. Nowadays, many homes for sale throughout Northern Virginia and Fredericksburg include technology like electric vehicle charges, smart thermostats, and lights that can be controlled from a phone.This week, Patch has featured several homes for sale in our region with these smart features.One home for sale, a new build in Alexandria, ...
This week, Patch features several notable homes for sale throughout Virginia that include features like EV chargers and smart thermostats.
VIRGINIA — The age of smart homes is upon us. Nowadays, many homes for sale throughout Northern Virginia and Fredericksburg include technology like electric vehicle charges, smart thermostats, and lights that can be controlled from a phone.
This week, Patch has featured several homes for sale in our region with these smart features.
One home for sale, a new build in Alexandria, is equipped with an electric vehicle charger in the garage. The three-story house also includes an open floor plan and a gourmet kitchen.
Another home in Ashburn's Belmont Country Club neighborhood boasts a Google Nest thermostat system, new appliances, and more updates.
Patch has put together a collection of beautiful homes currently on the market in Northern Virginia and Fredericksburg. You can find photo galleries of properties in the listings linked in each article.
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Greater Alexandria House: $1.59M For 3-Story New Build With EV Charger
Listed by: Rachel Zelaya, Exp Realty, LLCThis Greater Alexandria-area new 3-story home for $1.599 million offers a waterfall island, balcony, and an EV 40amp charge outlet in the garage. A gas line exists in the wall for the installation of a living room fireplace and patio kitchen connection.
$1.5M Ashburn House Has Smart Home Upgrades, Bonus Rooms
Listed by: Chunhua Yang, Union Plus Realty, IncA home for sale in Ashburn's Belmont Country club boasts an array of luxury features and amenities. The home, part of the community's estate series models, has an extra room in the lower level and on the main level, perfect for use as an extra office.
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Step Back In Time At This 148-Year-Old Leesburg Home For Sale
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Digital Realty planning 185,000 sq ft data center in Manassas, Virginia
Dan Swinhoehttps://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/digital-realty-planning-185000-sq-ft-data-center-in-manassas-virginia/
A company linked to Digital Realty is planning a data center on the site of a former brick yard in Manassas, in Virginia’s Prince William County.First reported by Potomac Local News and InsideNoVa, a c...
A company linked to Digital Realty is planning a data center on the site of a former brick yard in Manassas, in Virginia’s Prince William County.
First reported by Potomac Local News and InsideNoVa, a company known as Digital Second Manassas LLC is looking to develop a 185,000 sq ft single-story data center at 9905 Godwin Drive in Manassas.
– Google Maps
Demolition work has begun on the existing Glen-Gary brickyard, which opened around 1964 and closed in 2019. The site was purchased by Digital Second for $5.75 million in 2018, according to city assessments.
According to an SEC filing, Digital Second Manassas is a listed subsidiary of Digital Realty. It also shares an address with the company.
There is a data center campus on the opposite side of the road at 10000-10006 Godwin Drive. It isn’t listed on Digital Realty’s website, but an SEC filing from 2018 notes Digital Realty acquired 10000-10006 Godwin Drive for $16.5 million.
Satellite images show three buildings (shown as IAD100, IAD101, and IAD102) with a fourth (IAD103) seemingly in development. The likes of DataCenterhawk, CloudScene, and Upstack have the address listed as a DRT campus, while Greenpeace links the site to AWS, likely the campus tenant.
Manassas Community Development Director Matt Arcieri told Inside NoVa Digital Second Manassas is in the process of demolishing the brick plant while the building plans go through a second city review.
The city reportedly doesn’t have a clear timeline on when the company is planning to begin construction once the building plans are approved.
QTS also operates a data center on Godwin Drive at number 9400 which it recently filed to expand. Less than a mile away from that campus, JK Land Holdings is looking to redevelop an existing Comcast data center at 11101 University Blvd.
7 injured on flight to Germany that had emergency landing at Dulles
wusa9.comhttps://www.wusa9.com/article/travel/dulles-emergency-landing-frankfurt-lufthansa-469/65-6d90dd12-d310-4948-826f-d1f945271981
The injured people were taken to area hospitals for treatment, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said.MANASSAS, Va. — At least seven people were injured on a flight to Germany from Texas that had to be diverted to Dulles International Airport in Virginia on Wednesday night, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) confirmed.Lufthansa flight 469 was headed to Frankfurt, Germany from Austin, Texas when it experienced "signific...
The injured people were taken to area hospitals for treatment, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said.
MANASSAS, Va. — At least seven people were injured on a flight to Germany from Texas that had to be diverted to Dulles International Airport in Virginia on Wednesday night, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) confirmed.
Lufthansa flight 469 was headed to Frankfurt, Germany from Austin, Texas when it experienced "significant turbulence" at 37,000 feet altitude over Tennessee, the FAA said.
The pilot executed an emergency landing and the plane landed safely at Dulles around 9:10 p.m., MWAA said. They responded to Lufthansa's Airbus A330 and ended up having to transport seven people to local hospitals for treatment of injuries.
It wasn't clear how serious their injuries were.
A man who claimed his wife was on the plane told WUSA9 that the people injured weren't wearing seatbelts because the turbulence came as a surprise.
My wife was on that flight she sent this pic This is what the inside looked like food everywhere, people who didn't have the seat belts fastened got hurt mostly cause it came as surprise without seat belt sign on and lighting hit the plane badly went 1k ft down & up pilot said pic.twitter.com/NJi2JC6shk
— StrykerWTF (@ModerMuna) March 2, 2023
The FAA will investigate the incident.
Lufthansa provided the following statement to WUSA9 on Thursday afternoon:
"Lufthansa flight LH469 on March 1 from Austin, Texas (AUS) to Frankfurt, Germany (FRA) encountered brief but severe turbulence about 90 minutes after takeoff. The Lufthansa flight made an unscheduled landing at Washington Dulles Airport as a precautionary measure. After the Airbus A330-300 landed, affected passengers received medical attention. Lufthansa ground staff at Dulles are currently attending to the well-being of passengers and rebooking them accordingly. The company is currently reviewing the exact situation together with its own staff and with national and international authorities.
"Lufthansa regrets the inconvenience caused to passengers. The safety and well-being of passengers and crew members is Lufthansa's top priority at all times."
No other information was immediately available.
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Final boundaries approved for new elementary school outside Manassas
Jared Foretekhttps://www.insidenova.com/headlines/final-boundaries-approved-for-new-elementary-school-outside-manassas/article_21773782-b41e-11ed-a9ba-abd6373cbede.html
The Prince William County School Board has approved boundaries for the new Rosemount Lewis Elementary School set to open next year.The final boundaries for the new school just outside the Manassas city limits feature several small tweaks from what the boundary formation committee originally proposed in January. In addition, rising fifth-graders will remain at their current school with additional busing provided.Under the final boundary plan approved last week, children from the following communities will still be rezoned. Stude...
The Prince William County School Board has approved boundaries for the new Rosemount Lewis Elementary School set to open next year.
The final boundaries for the new school just outside the Manassas city limits feature several small tweaks from what the boundary formation committee originally proposed in January. In addition, rising fifth-graders will remain at their current school with additional busing provided.
Under the final boundary plan approved last week, children from the following communities will still be rezoned. Students from Coverstone, Coverstone IV, Crestwood, Marywood Apartments, Rosemary Ridge, Stonebridge, Sudley Crossing Apartments, Summertree Condos, The Knolls at Bull Run and Winchester at Bull Run would all be rezoned from their current schools to the brand new Rosemount Lewis.
Meanwhile, students from Heritage Crossing Condos, Highland Park, Manaport Plaza, Stonewall Acres, Sunnybrook, West Gate Plaza and parts of the Irongate Community will move into Suella G. Ellis Elementary School.
Unlike previously recommended plans, the boundaries of Yorkshire Elementary will be unaffected, and students from the Bull Run Mobile Home Community will remain there. The Fairmont Community and Hallmark Manor will also go unaffected.
“Since [the draft recommendation in January], we did have a public hearing, and although we didn’t have in-person participants for the public hearing, we did have participants online that did leave comments for us and feedback on the plans,” Superintendent LaTanya McDade said of the changes. “And so we attempted to incorporate some of that feedback that shows engagement from both the committee – that represents the communities that are part of the boundary discussion – as well as the feedback from families within those communities that’ll be impacted.”
The changes, McDade said, reflected feedback from those groups as well as School Board members Lisa Zargapur (Coles District), Jen Wall (Gainesville) and Adele Jackson (Brentsville).
The finalized plan leaves Rosemount Lewis projected for 555 students in the 2023-24 school year, which will be its first in operation. By the 2027-28 school year, the division is projecting it will have already reached its built capacity with over 650 students.
All told, three different rezoning plans were considered for the new school, and all attempted to balance enrollments at all the affected schools within 15% of their “overall capacity utilization” over three years.
The impacts of the new school will be dramatic on all of the area’s existing elementary schools. This year, Loch Lomond, George Mullen, Sinclair, Sudley and Yorkshire elementary schools were all over capacity. Lomond and Sinclair are the most overcrowded, at 116% and 118.3%, respectively. Lomond has seven portable classrooms while Sudley has eight.
With the opening of Lewis, all of the area’s schools are projected to all fall under 100% of built capacity for the 2023-24 school year, though projected growth in the area means that by 2027-28, Lewis and five other area schools will again be over capacity.
Jared Foretek covers the Manassas area and regional news across Northern Virginia. Reach him at jforetek@insidenova.com
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4. Diverted to Dulles
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1. Military spouse hiring
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InsideOut
Join ARTfactory and Rooftop Productions on Saturday for an evening of comedy and improv with the Pun-Demics. Doors open at 7 p.m. The ARTfactory is 9419 Battle St. in Old Town Manassas. See InsideNoVaTix.com for tickets and more information.
Manassas to purchase Olde Towne Inn for $5.75 million
Jared Foretekhttps://www.insidenova.com/headlines/manassas-to-purchase-olde-towne-inn-for-5-75-million/article_add1a434-a310-11ed-8d21-0f5be5d235da.html
The Manassas Economic Development Authority announced Thursday it will purchase the Olde Towne Inn at the center of downtown Manassas for $5.75 million and is in the process of transferring the property to the city government for future redevelopment.The property – an inexpensive hotel that once had a restaurant affixed – has long been a redevelopment priority for the city, either in private or public hands, but the city and the EDA had not made public that it was specifically targeting the property for city acquisition....
The Manassas Economic Development Authority announced Thursday it will purchase the Olde Towne Inn at the center of downtown Manassas for $5.75 million and is in the process of transferring the property to the city government for future redevelopment.
The property – an inexpensive hotel that once had a restaurant affixed – has long been a redevelopment priority for the city, either in private or public hands, but the city and the EDA had not made public that it was specifically targeting the property for city acquisition.
The site is the top listed “opportunity area” for the downtown area in the city’s current comprehensive plan, meaning it “has been identified as providing unique opportunities for redevelopment and infill that would enhance the surrounding area and support the over vision of Downtown.”
The comprehensive plan goes on to say that the property could serve as an opportunity for a new “full-service” hotel or a mix of retail, restaurant, residential and lodging uses, but the EDA made clear in its press release Thursday morning that no future use for the property had been decided. Any such decision will likely come after a period of public outreach and comment.
“No decisions regarding the continued temporary operation of the property in its current condition or the future use of the site have been made,” the EDA’s release states.
According to City Economic Development Director Patrick Small, the site was of interest to several private investors and developers, with discussions about its purchase going back years.
“Recently our discussions have been about having the owners themselves build a new hotel or facilitating a sale to a third party for that same purpose,” Small said in the press release. “After a lot of discussion, modeling, and planning the owners decided that they preferred to have the City acquire the property because they felt that the best use of the site would result from a more public process.”
Small told InsideNoVa that the conversations “gained momentum” in the last two years, but that as with all discussions of property acquisition, the negotiations had remained confidential. Other city officials were not immediately available to comment as the city council began its annual retreat on Thursday. The EDA will now have 60 days to “conduct due diligence on the site” before it can assign the contract to the city council, who would then approve, complete and fund the purchase.
The property was originally built in 1964 as a motel. Assessed in 2022 at a value of $1.77 million, the property was most recently sold in 1996 for $1.88 million. It is currently owned by Jay-Kishan Inc.
“I want to thank the owners for working so closely with us, their confidence in the City’s leadership is uplifting,” Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger said in the press release. “I am eager to work with Council and our residents over the next few years to determine the future of this property.”
Jared Foretek covers the Manassas area and regional news across Northern Virginia. Reach him at jforetek@insidenova.com
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