### Interesting Facts
1. Reston was founded in April 1964 by Robert E. Simon Jr. 2. The name "Reston" is derived from the founder's initials (R.E.S.) combined with "ton" (meaning town). 3. It was the first modern, post-war planned community in the United States, sparking a national movement in urban planning. 4. Reston was designed with a "Live, Work, Play" philosophy long before the phrase became a real estate industry standard. 5. Lake Anne Plaza was the very first village center built in Reston and its architecture was inspired by the coastal towns of Italy. 6. Reston is not an incorporated city or town; it is a Census-Designated Place (CDP) governed by Fairfax County. 7. There are five distinct "Village Centers" in Reston: Lake Anne, Hunters Woods, Tall Oaks, South Lakes, and North Point. 8. The Reston Association is one of the largest homeowner associations in the United States. 9. Reston is home to four man-made lakes: Lake Anne, Lake Thoreau, Lake Audubon, and Lake Newport. 10. The community boasts 55 miles of paved and natural surface pathways, designed so residents could walk to village centers without crossing major roads. 11. The Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail, a 45-mile paved park on an abandoned rail bed, runs straight through the heart of Reston. 12. Reston is a major hub of the Dulles Technology Corridor, sometimes referred to as the "Silicon Valley of the East." 13. Major corporations headquartered in Reston include General Dynamics, Leidos, Verisign, and Carahsoft. 14. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has its national headquarters located in Reston. 15. Reston Town Center, opened in 1990, was a pioneering project in creating a dense, walkable, suburban downtown from scratch. 16. The community is deeply connected to transit, featuring two dedicated stops on the Washington Metro's Silver Line. 17. Former NBA superstar Grant Hill is a notable alumnus of Reston's South Lakes High School. 18. The community has a Bronze-level designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. 19. In 2018, Money Magazine ranked Reston as the #1 Best Place to Live in Virginia. 20. Founder Robert E. Simon lived in Reston until his death in 2015 at the age of 101.