City Readies MOU with Virginia Village Developer
Urban Atlantic’s plan calls for 132 affordable rental units in two mid-rise buildings on the Virginia Village site and 10 for-sale townhome lots that are key to the project’s financing.
Plans and Policies
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$2M FY2026 Budget Surplus to Pay for Solar Panels at the Community Center and Critical Vehicle Replacements
City Council approved the use of the $2.3M FY2026 surplus to install solar panels on the Community Center and catch up on the City’s fleet replacement schedule, among the many allocations. FCCPS gets $603K.
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City Update and Possible Next Steps on “Diverse Housing” Initiatives: Cottage Housing, T-Zones, and Accessory Dwellings
Staff reviewed the effectiveness of recent zoning changes in increasing residential housing in the City. Additional zoning ordinance changes are also explored to encourage more development.
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Cautious FY2026 City Tax Revenue Estimates Yield $2M Budget Surplus at the Expense of Homeowners
Actual FY2026 sales, meals and car taxes easily exceeded the low budget estimates, coming in $2.6 million higher. Real estate tax revenue collection had been raised to compensate.
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City Combines December 12th Holiday Market With Little City Sips
Restaurant owners who helped develop and have participated in other Little City Sips events this year were surprised by the City’s decision but plan to participate.
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FY2027 Arts and Humanities Grants Program Rejects Local Group Funding Requests for Juneteenth and Watch Night
The City’s Arts and Humanities grants, totaling $78,500, were awarded to seven groups in the City but left out two local nonprofits that organize high-impact City events.
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Council Backpedals on Proposed Virginia Village Zoning
The City Council prioritizes flexibility for the developer over citizen concerns about increased heights, reduced setbacks, and minimum parking requirements.
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Sale of The Fields Risks Loss of 96 Affordable Units by Year-End 2030
With low-income housing tax credits expiring and the increasing value of the land, The Fields may be redeveloped at market rates.
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Is Your Home Wasting Energy? Get a Free Energy Audit from the City of Falls Church
To help residents save money and energy and improve their indoor air quality and safety, the City of Falls Church is offering free home energy audits, valued at $400-$600.
