Managing a Successful Farmers Market: Harder Than It Looks!
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.
Analyses
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Growth in the Little City and a Tax Base Still Dependent on Single-Family Homes
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.
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Services and Programs for Older Adults (and Others) in the City of Falls Church
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.
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The Story Behind the Annual Falls Church Independence Day Remembrance
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.
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Land Use, Rezoning, and the City’s Plans – A Framework for Considering New Townhomes on S Lee Street
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?
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Proposed Rezoning at 106-108 S Lee Street to T Zone Sparks Community Concerns
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.
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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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Update: Analysis of 2024 Traffic Crashes In Falls Church City
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.
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Introducing “Falls Church Federal Voices”
The editors introduce a feature where federal employees and contractors are invited to tell their stories describing the importance of their work to the public they serve.
