The 2025 police report details the technology upgrades that have been implemented and crime statistics for the City. There was an uptick in traffic crashes that is being addressed through the Vision Zero strategy.
The Planning Commissioner recommended making plans clear that housing is the top priority for any redevelopment of the site while also describing what forms open space might take and detailing protections for the Winter Hill neighborhood.
The City Council approved a series of Virginia Village initiatives that include initial authorization of zoning changes and the release of a request for proposals.
The City Council continues to refine the new district initially outlined in June. District details are updated as of August 10, 2026.
Falls Church Forward presented a petition for a pilot to expand the Farmers Market onto the adjacent streets. Local business owners and market vendors came out strongly against this plan, and staff pointed to logistics difficulties and the risk of damaging the award-winning market.
Falls Church Police Chief Shahram Fard tells City Council that more space is needed for the Police to perform their operations securely. Systems and technologies need to be modernized, and the police fleet is not being replaced on a timely basis.
Following discussion with the Planning Commission and the Economic Development Authority, the City Council elected to focus on zoning changes before releasing a request for proposals from potential development partners.
A boost to tax revenue projections allowed City Council to cut the real estate tax rate half cent. The School Board gets $354,000 more but not the City’s paving and other infrastructure needs.
Application of the new site plan review and approval process that relies on a designated agent but still seeks Planning Commission input is a work in progress.
