Reston
A distinct community without a separate municipal government.
Reston is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County. It has a strong civic identity, but its courts, policing, and general local government operate through Fairfax County rather than a separate town government.
Government and courts
Reston's legal and governmental setting differs from Herndon and Vienna because Reston is not an incorporated town. Matters arising in Reston generally proceed through Fairfax County institutions.
History and local perspective
Future pages can explore the planned community, its villages, associations, public art, transportation, local institutions, and the history of Reston's development.