Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson, right, is joined by members of City Council and Inova Health System officials at the groundbreaking of the new Inova Alexandria Hospital Sept. 30 on the site of the former Landmark Mall.
Northern Virginia marked the groundbreaking of two new state-of-the-art hospitals Sept. 30, including the Alexandria location on the West End site of the former Landmark Mall.
“The replacement of Inova Alexandria Hospital on these two sites continues Inova’s legacy of providing exceptional healthcare to Alexandria and the broader region, a tradition that has spanned more than 150 years,” said Dr. J. Stephen Jones, President and CEO of Inova Health System. “Inova’s commitment to providing greater access to world-class care runs deep, as we invest billions back into the community to enhance healthcare services and ensure that our neighbors have access to the care they need for generations to come.”
In addition to Alexandria, a groundbreaking was held to establish a new Inova location in Franconia-Springfield. Together the two facilities will replace the existing Inova Alexandria Hospital.
Mayor Justin Wilson was joined at the Landmark location by city officials,
healthcare leaders and community stakeholders.
“Inova’s re-investment in the City of Alexandria is both substantial and transformative,” Wilson said. “These projects will spur redevelopment and economic growth opportunities in the West End for the first time in decades. Alongside the world-class healthcare care for our residents, it’s truly a win on multiple fronts.”
The current Inova Alexandria Hospital, which opened on Seminary Road in 1962, will ultimately be replaced by three interconnected projects: the new Inova Alexandria Campus, which will include a cancer center and an outpatient services facility; the Franconia-Springfield Campus, which will complement the existing emergency and outpatient services of the adjacent Inova Franconia-Springfield Health Center; and a new Inova Health Center – Oakville. Located in the Potomac Yard-National Landing corridor, the Oakville facility is slated to open in November. It will feature an emergency room, outpatient services, ambulatory surgery center and physician offices.
“These new facilities represent a new physical identity that reflects Inova’s commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care,” said Dr. Rina Bansal, President, Inova Alexandria Hospital. “These buildings will seamlessly blend beauty with functionality, creating spaces that enhance the experience for our patients, visitors, and team members alike."
The Inova Alexandria Campus will anchor the redevelopment of the former Landmark Mall site. The new facility will have 192 beds in fully private rooms and offer expanded services including advanced cardiac and neurosciences care, comprehensive women’s health services, specialized cancer care and a trauma center.
The Inova Franconia-Springfield Campus will feature a 110-bed facility equipped with advanced emergency care, surgical services, and specialized inpatient care. Located off Beulah Street in Fairfax County, the project will link to the current HealthPlex there.
The current Emergency Room in the HealthPlex will remain in place until emergency services can move to a larger space in the new hospital. The former ER space will be renovated for other community healthcare services after the move.
Both campuses were designed by Ballinger and Ennead Architects and Clark Construction (Inova Alexandria) and DPR Construction (Inova Franconia-Springfield) will lead the construction efforts, with completion expected in 2028.
When the Alexandria project is completed, the current hospital on Seminary Road will close and be replaced by residential development.
For more information on Inova’s eastern region development plans, visit https://www.inova.org/easternregion.