Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, Garrison Command to Join Michaels to Mark the Start of New Neighborhood Featuring Townhomes for Officer Housing

CAMDEN, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / March 2, 2026 / U.S. Army Garrison Col David Stewart and David H. Dentino, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, will headline a groundbreaking ceremony, Thursday, March 6, at Ft. Belvoir Army Base in Fairfax, Va. The ceremony will mark the start of a new neighborhood development, Young Village, being developed by The Michaels Organization, the Army's private-sector partner responsible for the privatized family housing on post.

WHAT: Young Village Groundbreaking

WHEN: Thursday, March 5, 2026

WHERE: Intersection of Gorgas Road & Lee Road, The Villages of Belvoir, Ft. Belvoir, Va.

WHO: The ceremony will include a "shovel shot." Featured Speakers:

Zach Allen, Vice President, Investment Management, The Michaels Organization

Colonel David J. Stewart, Garrison Commander USAG - Fort Belvoir

Dayra Conde, Senior Vice President, Management, The Michaels Organization

David H. Dentino, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army, Installations and Housing, and Partnerships

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Details:

A ceremonial groundbreaking for Young Village, the largest new home development at Fort Belvoir since the initial development plan concluded in 2010. Young Village, 200 three-story attached townhouses, all with first-floor two-car garages. The three- and four-bedroom layouts and spacious 2,500+ square feet homes will emphasize comfort and functionality, offering high-quality finishes throughout, beautifully appointed kitchens, and outdoor balconies. The neighborhood features include play spaces and a dog park, along with walking paths. Young Village is named in tribute to Colonel Charles Young, a soldier, diplomat, and community leader, who overcame incredible obstacles to become a leading figure in the years after the Civil War when the United States emerged as a world power.

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SOURCE: The Michaels Organization