Fairfax Reviews Gordon Road Triangle Plans
Fairfax considers a Comprehensive Plan amendment application from the Beyer Family properties for the Gordon Road Triangle that would clear the way for increased density at the City’s west end.
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West Falls Part 4 – Special CDA Assessments to be Paid by All West Falls Properties
The West Falls CDA issued $13 million bonds to help the developers pay for infrastructure. These bonds are repaid over 30 years via special assessments on the West Falls properties only, condo owners included.
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Approved! A New Showroom Planned for Econize Closet at W Broad and S Spring
The Econize site plan for a new showroom at 821 W Broad St was approved by the Planning Commission. The current Econize properties on Park Ave. are to be sold to Madison Homes.
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Compromise Carries the Day on Accessory Dwellings
Following one-on-one negotiations over the weekend, City Council reached key compromises on setbacks and owner occupancy requirements. Mayor Letty Hardi called for an ADs 2.0 review in a year to see if new provisions need to be relaxed.
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FY2026-2031 CIP Budget – Major Sewer Infrastructure Project to Begin Soon
The FY2026-2031 CIP budget continues prior years’ capital projects plus a new sewage flow equalization basin that will require a bond issue in FY2026. The six-year $148 million budget covers over 40 projects. $26 million will be spent in FY2026.
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Flash Update: FY2026 Budget – Proposed Real Estate Tax Rate Reduction is Gone!
A 10.5% real estate assessment increase allowed the City to initially propose a 2.5c (2%) decrease in real estate taxes from $1.21 to $1.185 in the FY2026 budget proposal. The latest data show economic uncertainties putting that reduction at risk.
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Stormwater in the City: There’s Flooding in our Future!
The City has a stormwater system that is under capacity for even a once-every-2-years storm. We need to evaluate the impact of new development and climate change and build a long-term investment plan to protect our community from flooding.
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Setback Undecided as Accessory Dwellings Steam Toward Conclusion
Council Members lined up 3-3 with contrasting positions on the one remaining issue to be discussed in April: the permissible side and rear setbacks for ADs from the property line. Other elements of the code were also contentious.
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Sewer Saga—A Deal with Fairfax and $45+ Million in Costs Over 6 Years
Falls Church and Fairfax County have agreed to key terms for the City’s purchase of sewer capacity to meet development and peak flow demands that anticipates building a $10+ million sewage retention tank under Cavalier Park.
