Herndon's Bio-Pond Recognized by Community Appearance Alliance

The Town of Herndon was honored by the Community Appearance Alliance of Northern Virginia at its annual awards presentation on Thursday, March 8.

Herndon was recognized for its bio-ponds across the street from Runnymede Park. CAA said the project enhances community appearance by using functional and aesthetically pleasing storm water remediation elements, as well as increasing the amount and diversity of plants and the extent of tree canopy along Herndon Parkway.

Herndon Mayor Steve DeBenedittis, along with Bob Boxer, Herndon’s director of the department of public works, both attended the presentation. The CAA is celebrating its 25th years of recognizing projects that make positive contributions to their communities and the region.

Additional winners this year include the Fairfax County Health Department for the Joanne Jorgenson Laboratory, Unitarian Universalist Church in Reston, Northern Virginia Association of Realtors’ Fairfax Headquarters Facility and Arlington County’s Long Bridge Park.

The awards presentation included before and after photos of each project so the transformation of each project could be appreciated. The winning projects reflected the importance of environmental awareness, historic preservation and commitment to the community.