Prince William Board Expands Flex/Tech Industrial Capacity in Innovation Park

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) approved the sale of two parcels of county land totaling 13.2 acres in Innovation Park, Manassas for a little over $4 million today, marking another strategic step in strengthening and expanding the county’s industrial inventory and reinforcing its commitment to long-term business growth within the emerging Innovation District.

St. John Properties has been approved to purchase the land and proposes to develop approximately 100,000 square feet of flex/tech buildings, representing a $20.2 million total investment. Prospective tenants will employ an estimated 200 to 300 people in the targeted sectors of life sciences, defense technology, and semiconductors.

As demand continues to rise for modern industrial space in Northern Virginia, Innovation Park remains a critical asset, offering infrastructure, access, and proximity to Washington, D.C.

"Prince William County is an amazing place to work and live, but it faces a significant shortage of flex/tech buildings, limiting its ability to attract and retain growing companies, which fuel job creation, diversify the tax base, and bolster the regional economy," said Matt Holbrook, regional partner, St. John Properties. "We look forward to bringing our decades of experience and locally based/vertically integrated approach to make this project a success for all stakeholders. We intend to deliver our signature, best-in-class real estate product to support companies interested in entering the market or expanding here."

Located within the broader Innovation District, which includes the City of Manassas and the Manassas Regional Airport, Innovation Park has been an economic engine since 1997 and is positioned as a hub for employment-driven development that complements existing research, academic, and entrepreneurial assets, including George Mason University’s SciTech Campus. The land sale underscores the county’s focus on ensuring businesses already operating in the district have a clear path to scale without leaving the region.

"This transaction is about more than just parcels of land," said Christina Winn, executive director, Prince William County Department of Economic Development and Tourism. "It reflects our intentional approach to creating opportunities for companies to expand locally, invest with confidence, and remain in Prince William County as they grow."

Innovation Park remains a cornerstone of the county’s economic development vision—balancing growth with thoughtful planning and reinforcing Prince William County’s role as a destination for innovation, industry, and opportunity.

Media Contact: Laura Berry, Marketing & Communications Director at lmberry@pwcgov.org.