Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, Garrison Command to Join Michaels to Mark the Start of New Neighborhood Featuring Townhomes for Officer Housing
Ft. Belvoir, Va., March 2, 2026— David H. Dentino, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, and Col. David J. Stewart, Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander, will headline a groundbreaking ceremony, Thursday, March 5, at Fort Belvoir, VA. The ceremony will mark the start of a new neighborhood development, Young Village, being developed by The Michaels Organization, the Army’s privatized partner responsible for family housing on post.
WHAT: Young Village Groundbreaking
WHEN: Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 1 PM
WHERE: Intersection of Gorgas Road & Lee Road, Fort Belvoir, VA.
WHO: The ceremony will include a “shovel shot.” Featured Speakers:
- David H. Dentino, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Housing and Partnerships
- Zach Allen, Vice President, Investment Management, The Michaels Organization
- Col. David J. Stewart, Garrison Commander
- Dayra Conde, Senior Vice President, Management, The Michaels Organization
MEDIA GUIDELINES:
All Visitors, including media, must request a visitor’s pass and be vetted 72 hours prior to entry. Click here for more information; click here for the visitor’s pass form. Once completed, email the visitor application to Liv Newman at [email protected], who will submit it to Fort Belvoir Security.
Details:
A ceremonial groundbreaking for Young Village, the largest new home development at Fort Belvoir since the initial development concluded in 2010. Young Village will be 200 three-story, attached townhouses, each with first-floor two-car garages. The three- and four-bedroom layouts and spacious 2,500+ square foot homes will emphasize comfort and functionality, offering high-quality finishes throughout, beautifully appointed kitchens, and outdoor patios. The neighborhood amenities include play spaces, a dog park, and walking paths. The Village name is a tribute to Col. Charles Young, a soldier, diplomat, and civil rights leader, who overcame stifling inequality to become a leading figure in the years after the Civil War when the United States emerged as a world power.
About Michaels: The Michaels Organization has been a Department of War private-sector partner since 2004, “housing heroes, and serving families.” The new Young Village development is part of a $500 million development investment Michaels announced in 2024, benefiting its military housing portfolio, which includes new construction and renovations at multiple installations across the country.
Media Contact:
Laura Zaner
[email protected]
856-988-5983
