City of Alexandria appoints Arcadis as lead architect for WATC facility

The city of Alexandria, Va., has appointed Arcadis as lead architect for the West Alexandria Transit Center (WATC). The new facility will anchor the four million square foot WestEnd Alexandria development. 

The WATC represents a major leap in the city’s efforts to deliver the transportation and community connectivity goals outlined in the Alexandria Mobility Plan. The WATC will bring together two new bus rapid transit lines, DASH and Metrobus services, along with extensive multimodal amenities.

“Our team is excited to contribute to this transformative project in the WestEnd Alexandria neighborhood,” said Arcadis Project Lead Jess Anderson. “By designing welcoming and dynamic spaces that activate the streetscape, we seek to challenge traditional perceptions of multimodal transit centers. Our goal is to create a precedent for future mobility stations in Alexandria—centers that are not just transit hubs, but vibrant community assets that enhance accessibility, sustainability and quality of life for all residents.”