City Council voted to approve the Quinn Homestretch project (5-2). The majority felt the trade-off between the 10 stories and the open space was justified.
Approved and coming mixed-use projects prompted negotiations to increase sewage processing capacity. The City Manager surprised Council with an estimate of $19.3m.
Senate bill SB 304 proposes to mandate that accessory dwelling units be allowed throughout Virginia, specifying zoning requirements for all to follow.
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.
For 2024, the EDA re-elects Bob Young chair, no newcomers appointed. Updates on Virginia Village property acquisitions, new businesses, a new 7-story mixed-use development.
This $8m Greening of Lincoln addresses flood risks, sidewalk and traffic safety issues on Lincoln Avenue. Flood maps show the vulnerability of the area.
City Council has signaled that it will consider zoning changes on Accessory Dwelling Units in 2024. Learn about what other jurisdictions have done and why.
City staff and Council members perform a candid and revealing postmortem to glean T-Zone lessons for handling future zoning changes.
Commissioners meet to discuss the 2024 Planning agenda and proposals for engaging the public. Rob Puentes is the new Chair.
