County Chosen for Regional Program to Study Key Issues Along Sudley Road Corridor

The Sudley Road Corridor in Prince William County has been chosen for the regional Technical Assistance Panel, or TAP, program during Fiscal Year 2025 by the Urban Land Institute Washington and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments 

The 2.87-mile corridor, located near Interstate 66, is bordered by the Manassas Battlefield Park to the north, Godwin Drive to the south, Ashton Avenue to the west and a section of Williamson Boulevard to the east.    

The purpose of a TAP is to bring together regional experts to evaluate an area with unique circumstances. Identified by Prince William County as a redevelopment corridor in the county's 2040 Comprehensive Plan, this TAP will examine key land use, economic development, housing, equity and transportation issues along the Sudley Road corridor. The goal is to improve the quality of life for residents and enhance the economic viability of the corridor. This study will lay the groundwork for a future small area plan for the Sudley Road area.  

“The Sudley Road corridor plays an important role in Prince William County as a regional and local transportation connector and retail center and as the home of a diverse community,” said Tanya Washington, the county’s Director of the Planning Office. “The Technical Assistance Panel is a great opportunity to identify ways we can enhance Sudley Road for the benefit of the county and the region.” 

The two-day TAP brainstorming session is tentatively scheduled for early 2025 and will include experts in real estate, economic development and planning from around the region. TAP panelists include planners, designers, engineers, architects and real estate professionals; and generally convened with eight to 10 experts that best match the needs of areas requiring study. The TAP will conduct site visits, stakeholder interviews and group work, and will ultimately produce a presentation to the sponsor organization, followed by a written report from the Urban Land Institute with expert recommendations.   

The scope for the TAP application was developed jointly by the Prince William County Planning Office and Department of Economic Development and Tourism. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments identified the corridor with input from the county as an Equity Emphasis Area, a Regional Activity Center, and a High-Capacity Transit Area, making it a top priority for a TAP.  

In addition, the Prince William County Comprehensive Plan designates Sudley Road for future high-capacity transit. As a result, the county is managing a fully-funded, $20 million project to improve safety and accessibility on Sudley Road between Godwin Drive and Battleview Parkway.  

"The Sudley Road Corridor serves as the western gateway to Prince William County and a key regional hub for employment, education and amenities," said Christina Winn, Director of Economic Development and Tourism for the county. "As investment interest in redevelopment grows, it's crucial to guide these developments in a way that aligns with the county's objectives."   

The report with study results and expert recommendations should be available for review within about two months after the TAP adjourns or by the end of June 2025.  

"We are excited to have been selected for the Technical Assistance Panel program and to partner with ULI Washington and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments," said County Executive Chris Shorter. "This opportunity will enable us to gather expert insights and recommendations to advance our continued efforts to enhance economic vitality and promote sustainable development along the Sudley Road Corridor." 

Learn more about the Sudley Road Corridor TAP Program.