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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Krasner Urges More Specificity in Virginia Village Plan Amendments
The Planning Commissioner recommended making plans clear that housing is the top priority for any redevelopment of the site while also describing what forms open space might take and detailing protections for the Winter Hill neighborhood.
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Update: Quinn Project to Break Ground in 2026; Sewage to Be Pumped to Fairfax County
Update: The Quinn project developers informed the Planning Commission that groundbreaking would occur late summer or fall of 2026. The expanded sewage capacity negotiated with Fairfax County allows sewage to be treated at AlexRenew.
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Local Group Pushes to Expand Farmers Market, Raising Concerns Among Vendors and Restaurant Owners
Falls Church Forward presented a petition for a pilot to expand the Farmers Market onto the adjacent streets. Local business owners and market vendors came out strongly against this plan, and staff pointed to logistics difficulties and the risk of damaging the award-winning market.
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Police Chief Says FCPD Has Many Unmet Needs – Including A New Headquarters
Falls Church Police Chief Shahram Fard tells City Council that more space is needed for the Police to perform their operations securely. Systems and technologies need to be modernized, and the police fleet is not being replaced on a timely basis.
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A Special 250th Anniversary Independence Day Remembrance Event on July 4
The annual Independence Day Remembrance event hosted by VPIS will be a special 250th Anniversary celebration featuring new readings, music and a tree planting. Join us to explore the struggles and successes that define our constitutional order.
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Council Delays Virginia Village RFP Release Until June 22
Following discussion with the Planning Commission and the Economic Development Authority, the City Council elected to focus on zoning changes before releasing a request for proposals from potential development partners.
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Celebrating Arbor Day in Falls Church
The City’s first Arbor Day took place 134 years ago, organized by the Village Preservation and Improvement Society after a tornado struck the City. The 2026 Arbor Day on April 25 carried on that tradition.
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City Finance Director Boosts Tax Revenue Projections $700K; Council Approves Half-Cent Tax Rate Cut
A boost to tax revenue projections allowed City Council to cut the real estate tax rate half cent. The School Board gets $354,000 more but not the City’s paving and other infrastructure needs.
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City Wrestles With New Site Plan Approval Process
Application of the new site plan review and approval process that relies on a designated agent but still seeks Planning Commission input is a work in progress.
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Proposal to Redevelop T-Zone Historic Home at 258 N Washington St into Nine Condos
The owner of the historic home at 258 N Washington has submitted a proposal for an addition containing 8 luxury condos on this 9,410sq ft lot. No zoning waivers are required under the new T-Zone ordinance.
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A City-wide Analysis of 2026 Real Estate Assessment Increase Shows Who is Paying for the FY2027 Real Estate Tax Increase
A detailed analysis of the assessment increase for all the taxable real estate in the City shows the uneven impact of real estate tax increases on homeowners and commercial property owners, and the neighborhoods that are most affected.
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Community Feedback on Virginia Village Development Heats Up
City planners received heated comments from Virginia Village residents and neighbors at a well-attended final workshop to solicit community feedback. A request for development proposals is scheduled for May.
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Thinking of Filing an Appeal of Your 2026 Assessment? Here Are Some Tips.
Assessment appeals to the City Assessor must be filed by April 15, and to the Board of Equalization by June 5. We describe two property data documents that should be obtained by anyone considering an appeal.
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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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