Rosslyn is a heavily urbanized unincorporated area in Northern Virginia, Arlington County. Rosslyn is located on the north of Arlington National Cemetery, directly across the Potomac River from Georgetown and Foggy Bottom in Washington, D.C.
The view from Memorial Overlook condos in Rosslyn
Rosslyn encompasses the Arlington neighborhoods of North Rosslyn and Radnor/Ft. Myer Heights. Characterized as one of several "urban villages" by the Arlington County, Rosslyn has numerous skyscrapers in the dense business section making its appearance in some ways more urban than nearby Washington. The residents of Rosslyn are mostly college graduates and have an average household income of $105,000.
Notable establishments in Rosslyn include ABC 7 (WJLA-TV) located in the Rosslyn Twin Towers, and Marriott International's longest operating hotel, the Key Bridge Marriott. There are a number of defining structures in Rosslyn, including the United States Marine Corps War Memorial, the Netherlands Carillon and Freedom Park which offer views of the Washington Monument and other Washington landmarks.
Rosslyn is home to various federal agencies such as the Trade and Development Agency, the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. The Department of State also has several office locations in Rosslyn.
Rosslyn is estimated to have 8,100,000 square feet of office space and 6,365 housing units. Rosslyn is home to some of the tallest condominium buildings including Waterview tower, River Place, and Turnberry tower, in the Washington metropolitan area.
Rosslyn is a location for some of the University of Virginia's business programs, including McIntire School of Commerce Master of Science in the Management of Information Technology at the Waterview Conference Center, and Darden School of Business Master of Business Administration (Executive/Global Executive) at the Rosslyn Twin Towers.
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