We curate public records and meetings about current Falls Church City development projects, finances, proposals and more. We also conduct independent research for added context.
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Exploring How Townhome Land is Valued in Real Estate Assessments
Townhome land assessments seem to disregard the actual sizes of the deeded lots, unlike detached single-family homes. This is the second post in a series on the City’s real estate assessments.
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New Tree Canopy Ordinance is Limited to 10%, But City Policy Can Go Higher
City Council voted for a new 10% tree canopy ordinance for commercial properties. Staff wants this to be followed by changes to City policies for even more canopy, as neighboring jurisdictions have done.
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City Manager: Virginia Village Multistory Building Key to Expanding Affordable Housing
City presses ahead with plans to issue a request for proposals to nonprofit developers this spring.
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Shared Mobility Devices Pilot Program Proposed
Today, rental e-scooters and e-bikes that are dockless cannot operate in Falls Church City. Staff have proposed a shared mobility devices pilot program to test regulations to safely allow them here.
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Council Approves $15.6M Sewer Agreement
Sewer deal between Falls Church and Fairfax lowers the City’s capital costs and increases its allowable peak flows during extreme weather events.
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After Epic Snowstorm of 2026, City Strains to Clear Roads
City Manager Wyatt Shields reported on the City’s efforts to clear the “igloo ice” deposited after the January snowstorm. It took City crews four days, working around the clock, to service every street.
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City Staff, Council Explore Applying a Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Real Estate Tax
The C&I tax, up to 12.5 cents/$100 of assessed value, would apply only to non-residential commercial properties and be used for expanding transportation infrastructure.
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Falls Church City Pays $2M for Nutrient Credits. What Are They?
Falls Church must purchase nutrient credits to offset phosphorous and nitrogen pollutants in stormwater runoff that is in excess of limits set by the Virginia municipal storm sewer permit.
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Lee Park II – A Third Luxury Townhome Development in Park Avenue’s T-Zone
Lee Park II continues the trend in the T-Zone for luxury townhomes. This project has to accommodate a restrictive covenant and serious stormwater issues. Staff is showing some strain accommodating the new approval process.
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Social Safety Net, Metro Funding Top 2026 Legislative Program
City Council establishes the City’s legislative priorities and positions for the upcoming General Assembly in Richmond.
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Council Advocates Return of Site Plan Authority to Planning Commission
Update: City Council makes return of site plan approval authority to the Planning Commission part of its 2026 legislative program.
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FY2027 Guidance: Budget Increase to be Financed by Higher Taxes from Single-Family Homeowners
In the City’s FY2027 guidance, the budget increase relies on a 6% projected increase in single-family home assessments and higher car taxes, while other properties and revenues remain flat. FCCPS staff are to receive a 5% salary hike.
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Council Mulls Proposed Process to Redevelop Virginia Village
The Council discussed a staff proposal to redevelop the nine quadplexes it owns in Virginia Village with the expressed goal of creating more affordable housing.
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Black History Month
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Establishing the Tinner Hill Historic and Cultural District in the Falls Church Comprehensive Plan
On June 24th, City Council approved the addition of the Tinner Hill Historic and Cultural District to in the City’s Comprehensive Plans. No zoning or tax changes expected. This area is tied to the history of the African Americans who once made up 42% of Falls Church.
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New Public Artwork – Just Completed and Coming to the City
See the murals, sculpture, and utility box art, all public artwork planned for the City. Choosing options provided by developers can be difficult. What would you have chosen?
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Falls Church’s Black History: A Welcoming Community That Has Not Always Been So Welcoming
Falls Church was once 42% black. Local historian Ed Henderson writes about their struggle for equity and how zoning, taxes and budgets can displace a community, intentionally or not.
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