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Analyses | Parking
Owners of Commercial Buildings Examined for Conflicts of Interest in Proposed Parking Reductions Ordinance

In an analysis, the Pulse found that two Economic Development Authority members either own or appear to have an interest in commercial buildings eligible for proposed parking reductions and reported on public Council discussion of conflicts of interest. In an update, the City Attorney finds no EDA conflicts of interest.

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Analyses | Property Yard | West Falls
Falls Church History – The Water Wars and the 2013 City/County Boundary Adjustment That Facilitates Development Of City-Owned Land

The Water Wars between the City and Fairfax County resulted in the sale of the water utility and a tax increase for residents. However, the boundary adjustments brought opportunities in West Falls and the Gordon Road area.

The East-West Connection – a Bicycle Route from the W&OD to Mustang Alley, and Other Updates to the Bicycle Master Plan
Bicycle Master Plan
The East-West Connection – a Bicycle Route from the W&OD to Mustang Alley, and Other Updates to the Bicycle Master Plan

The City’s Bicycle Master Plan update shows the designs for three bicycle routes, including details of the East-West Connection, and proposes four new Capital Bikeshare stations. Cost estimates are provided.

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Parking | Plans and Policies
Planning Commission Public Hearing On Commercial Parking Reductions Delayed to September

Proposed parking reductions now limited to buildings less than 20,000 sq ft. New business tenants can exempt 1,000 sq ft when calculating their parking requirements, although the EDA, Planning Commission, Chamber of Commerce, ESC favor raising that number. The public hearing will be on September 4.

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Lee Park Townhomes | T-Zone
The First Review Of The Lee Park Townhomes Reveals The Consequences Of The New T-Zone Ordinance

The Lee Park Townhomes’ first review at the Planning Commission meeting. Positive design reviews were mixed with worries about the inadequacies of the storm drains and sewers for denser development and lack of affordable housing.

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