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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Cautious FY2026 City Tax Revenue Estimates Yield $2M Budget Surplus at the Expense of Homeowners
Actual FY2026 sales, meals and car taxes easily exceeded the low budget estimates, coming in $2.6 million higher. Real estate tax revenue collection had been raised to compensate.
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Elements of the 2025 Falls Church Bicycle Master Plan
The City established a Bicycle Master Plan in 2025 to improve the safety and connectivity of bicycle routes in the City. This post highlights elements of the plan that are being implemented or being considered for the future.
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FY2027 Arts and Humanities Grants Program Rejects Local Group Funding Requests for Juneteenth and Watch Night
The City’s Arts and Humanities grants, totaling $78,500, were awarded to seven groups in the City but left out two local nonprofits that organize high-impact City events.
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Council Backpedals on Proposed Virginia Village Zoning
The City Council prioritizes flexibility for the developer over citizen concerns about increased heights, reduced setbacks, and minimum parking requirements.
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Sale of The Fields Risks Loss of 96 Affordable Units by Year-End 2030
With low-income housing tax credits expiring and the increasing value of the land, The Fields may be redeveloped at market rates.
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Is Your Home Wasting Energy? Get a Free Energy Audit from the City of Falls Church
To help residents save money and energy and improve their indoor air quality and safety, the City of Falls Church is offering free home energy audits, valued at $400-$600.
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Urban Atlantic Approved As Virginia Village Developer
Council votes unanimously for developer’s alternative plan to expand affordable housing on the Virginia Village site. Urban Atlantic releases its concept drawing.
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Should the City Enact a C&I Tax on Commercial Properties to Fund Transportation Projects?
City Finance Director reviewed how a C&I tax on commercial properties can be used for transportation projects. City Council is considering enacting it for the next fiscal year starting July 2027.
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Virginia Village Developer Selection Delayed Until September 14; Citizens Criticize Lack of Proposal Diagrams
City Council is expected to choose the top-ranked developer the same day the evaluation committee presents its recommendations. Zoning remains unsettled.
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Seth Hendler-Voss Named Falls Church City Manager
The new City Manager brings 20 years of public service to this position, which he officially assumes on September 14.
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Run for the Schools: A Falls Church Tradition, 22 Years Strong
On September 20, 2026, the Falls Church Education Foundation will hold their 22nd Run for the Schools. In this post, FCEF relates the history of the run and its impact on the City schools.
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Successful Efforts to Increase Car Tax Compliance Boost City’s FY2026 Revenue
The Commissioner of the Revenue has employed a variety of strategies from postcard mailings to license plate recognition to achieve gains in collections.
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Three Bidders Vie for Virginia Village Redevelopment
Update: Executive summaries of developer proposals are now available.
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Analyses
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Are the New Park Avenue Townhomes Driving Up Townhome Prices in Winter Hill?
Townhome prices in the Winter Hill neighborhood jumped over 12% last year to mid-$900K, influenced by the new $1.2+ million townhomes on Park Avenue that are of comparable size.
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Grove Avenue’s Growing Safety Concerns Raise Questions About Traffic in Falls Church
Traffic volumes on Grove Avenue and unsafe driving have increased significantly. 7 accidents occurred in the past year at the trail crossing. Residents want more traffic calming measures.
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The Fiscal Impacts of the City’s Mixed-Use Development Projects Have Yet to Meet Expectations
Twenty-five years after Falls Church City moved to permit residential over commercial development projects, a review of the fiscal impacts from the first 10 projects have now been released.
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