Accommodating the City’s growth has required investments in upgrading the infrastructure for a higher population density. Our data analysis shows that these costs, paid with taxes, have fallen heaviest on single-family homeowners, while developers’ taxes have barely changed in 6 years.
Falls Church Farmers Market Manager Jennifer Brady lets us in on what it takes to maintain the market’s award-winning reputation and be the City’s biggest attraction.
From 2013 to 2025, the City added 1,987 housing units in mixed-use developments. City leaders wanted to expand the tax base that was heavily reliant on single-family homes. Our analysis shows that strategy had limited success.
The City provides many services for seniors and low-income families, many through contracts with Fairfax County. They include housing and assisted living, tax relief, dental care, transportation and much more. Some services are also available to younger adults and disabled residents.
The Falls Church Independence Day Remembrance, a tradition since 1984, will be held at the historic Falls Church Episcopal chapel at 12pm, July 4th. The event offers participants a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of the ideals captured in historic documents that led to the Declaration of Independence.
The City’s Comprehensive Plan and related documents provide guidance on land use and the rationale for rezoning for redevelopment. What happens when developers seek the same rezoning but for a different outcome than envisioned as in the case of the Madison Homes request?
A rezoning request from Madison Homes on two residential lots on S Lee to allow them to build 12 townhomes raised concerns in the community. They worry about the impacts of this upzoning on stormwater and sewer infrastructure, parking and traffic.
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.
175 injuries from traffic crashes were reported in 2024, according to police and traffic data, an improvement over 2023 but still the third worst year in the last 8 years. The majority occurred on key 25-30 mph roads – Broad St, Washington St, Hillwood Ave and Great Falls.
