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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Updates on Construction of a Mini Roundabout at W Annandale and Gundry and on Other Major Roadworks
Most projects on schedule with traffic disruptions especially on W Annandale Rd and Lincoln Avenue. New paving and sidewalk work starting in the fall.
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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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Update: No Resubmission After EDA Decision, Maple and Annandale Project Now Considered “Withdrawn”
The Maple and Annandale project hit major roadblocks in its Special Exception (SE) application when the EDA decided against selling a small City-owned parcel to the developers and the Planning staff decided that the project had not met the requirements for an SE to be granted.
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Virginia Village Zoning, RFP Evaluation, Tenant Relocation Readied for Council Votes
Among several agenda items affecting Virginia Village, the City Council will vote to create a special exception process for redevelopment at the site, beginning July 1, 2027.
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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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Chief Fard Emphasizes Technology, Stability in 2025 Police Report
The 2025 police report details the technology upgrades that have been implemented and crime statistics for the City. There was an uptick in traffic crashes that is being addressed through the Vision Zero strategy.
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Park Avenue Great Streets Final Plan Complete; Construction to Begin by 2028
The design for a massive Park Avenue facelift is complete. This final plan covers the section from N Virginia Ave to N Washington St and will underground all utilities.
