Join the 2024 Falls Church Women’s History Walk on May 11th.
The 2024 Falls Church Women’s History Walk on Saturday May 11, 10 am – 3 pm, Cherry Hill Park, is a self-guided tour to learn about the women who shaped our City.
Analyses
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.
Accessory Dwelling Units Will Be a Key Focus of City Planning in 2024. What Are They? What Are Other Jurisdictions Doing?
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.
Potential Falls Church City Zoning Changes Need Citizen Awareness and Involvement
Recent upzoning trends in Arlington and Alexandria may lead to similar zoning changes in Falls Church City.
Falls Church City Population Growth Of 35% From 2020 To 2030
A new study projects a population growth of 35% from 2020 to 2030 as a result of the mixed-use developments, making the City among the densest in the region.
15% Enrollment Growth By 2030 Projected For City Schools
A City commissioned study projects enrollment growth of 15% from 2023 to 2030, within the physical capacity of the City schools.
Falls Church City Mixed Use Development Projects
An analysis and history of mixed use developments in Falls Church City, fiscal, affordable housing and school impacts.
Rebuttal: Let’s Really Spill The Tea On T-Zones!
In a cartoon video about the proposed T-Zone changes, Falls Church City fails to acknowledge citizen opposition and developer involvement. Hence, our rebuttal.
Council Ignores Citizens, Surrenders Planning Authority
An analysis of who wins and loses in the new T-Zone proposal, by William Fred Thompson. Developers benefit at the expense of citizens.