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.
Plans and Policies
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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.
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Urban Atlantic Approved As Virginia Village Developer
Council votes unanimously for developer’s alternative plan to expand affordable housing on the Virginia Village site. Urban Atlantic releases its concept drawing.
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Should the City Enact a C&I Tax on Commercial Properties to Fund Transportation Projects?
City Finance Director reviewed how a C&I tax on commercial properties can be used for transportation projects. City Council is considering enacting it for the next fiscal year starting July 2027.
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Virginia Village Developer Selection Delayed Until September 14; Citizens Criticize Lack of Proposal Diagrams
City Council is expected to choose the top-ranked developer the same day the evaluation committee presents its recommendations. Zoning remains unsettled.
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Successful Efforts to Increase Car Tax Compliance Boost City’s FY2026 Revenue
The Commissioner of the Revenue has employed a variety of strategies from postcard mailings to license plate recognition to achieve gains in collections.
