Robert E. Simon, Jr. / Reston, Virginia

Historical marker location:

11404 Washington Plaza W, Reston, Virginia

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Shore Drive and Village Road, on the left when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 2002

National Planning Pioneer / National Planning Landmark. American Institute of Certified Planners Designations.

During World War II, Virginia was the site of several major military installations, including the Norfolk Naval Base, the largest naval base in the world.