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Comstock to Host Over The Edge Repelling at Reston Station

By: Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. via Business Wire

April 01, 2025 at 13:44 PM EDT

Thrilling rappel experience supports the National Military Intelligence Foundation

Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: CHCI) (“Comstock”), a leading asset manager, developer, and operator of mixed-use and transit-oriented properties in the Washington, D.C. region, announced today that it will host Over The Edge, an adrenaline-pumping fundraising event in support of the National Military Intelligence Foundation (“NMIF”), on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Reston Station.

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250401312027/en/

1900 Reston Metro Plaza at Reston Station

This one-of-a-kind thrilling experience invites select participants to rappel 17 stories from the Helmut Jahn-designed office building at 1900 Reston Metro Plaza, one of the most iconic and recognizable landmarks along the Dulles Corridor, in support of NMIF’s mission to assist veterans and provide scholarships to students pursuing careers in national security. All individuals who reach the established fundraising threshold will earn the opportunity to go Over The Edge. Those who prefer to attend and keep their feet on the ground are encouraged to submit donations here to support both NMIF and those making the descent. Safety and instruction for participants will be provided by Over The Edge Global, a leading industrial rappelling event company ensuring a secure and exhilarating experience.

“We are thrilled and deeply grateful to be partnering with Comstock and Over The Edge for what promises to be the most exhilarating fundraising event in our 51-year history as a national-level, 501c(3) non-profit organization,” stated retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Iwicki, President of NMIF.

Comstock will kick off the weekend’s festivities with a special VIP event held at Reston Station on Friday, April 4^th that will be attended by Virginia Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, executive leadership from SOS International (SOSi), members of the intelligence community, the Fairfax County Police Chief, and local media. This exclusive gathering will spotlight the strong community support behind the mission and set the stage for an impactful weekend.

“Hosting Over The Edge at 1900 Reston Metro Plaza aligns perfectly with our commitment to fostering community engagement and supporting impactful causes,” said Tim Steffan, Chief Operating Officer of Comstock. “We are honored to partner with NMIF for this exciting event that directly benefits veterans and aspiring professionals in the national security field.”

Reston Station is among the largest mixed-use developments in the mid-Atlantic region, spanning 90 acres around the Wiehle-Reston East Station on Metro’s Silver Line. It features Trophy-Class office buildings that serve as national or regional headquarters for Google, ICF International, Spotify, Carfax, and more. Reston Station is currently home to more than 2,000 residents and includes a diverse array of premier dining and retail options. The development is scheduled to expand rapidly this year, including the delivery of over 500 new residential units, exciting new dining and entertainment offerings, and Virginia’s first JW Marriott Hotel & Residences. For more information, please visit RestonStation.com.

To register or donate please visit: Over The Edge

About Comstock

Founded in 1985, Comstock is a leading asset manager, developer, and operator of mixed-use and transit-oriented properties in the Washington, D.C. region. With a managed portfolio comprising approximately 10 million square feet at full build-out and including stabilized and development assets strategically located at key Metro stations, Comstock is at the forefront of the urban transformation taking place in the fastest-growing segments of one of the nation’s best real estate markets. Comstock’s developments include some of the largest and most prominent mixed-use and transit-oriented projects in the mid-Atlantic region, as well as multiple large-scale public-private partnership developments. For more information, please visit Comstock.com.