Manassas Market

The CRA is seeking qualified and experienced respondents to submit a proposal to act as the developer for a site in the Uptown Redevelopment Area bounded by Thomas Street to the west, North Parkway to the south, Dunscomb Place to the east, and Jackson Avenue to the north. The CRA will convey the property to the selected developer subject to the terms of a redevelopment agreement. MLB Uptown LLC — the former master developer for the Uptown Redevelopment Area — purchased the property in 2015 and conveyed it to the CRA in 2019.

This site forms the heart of the Manassas Market community anchor, as outlined in the Uptown Community Plan. It is located along major transportation routes and is steps away from the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital campus. The plan recommends retail uses for the site — particularly a grocery store and pharmacy — as well as residential uses.

The site includes three contiguous parcels covering 3+ acres. The former grocery store building – vacant for over 15 years – is approximately 26,000 square feet. While the building could be renovated and incorporated into the larger redevelopment project, the CRA does not have a requirement or preference for preserving the building.

Although the CRA does not own adjacent vacant property to the east, there may be opportunities to work with the owners to incorporate these properties into a larger redevelopment project.

RFP Due: August 22, 2025