Council Moves Virginia Village Redevelopment Forward, Issues RFP
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.
Plans and Policies
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Virginia Village Overlay District Details
The City Council continues to refine the new district initially outlined in June. District details are updated as of August 10, 2026.
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Local Group Pushes to Expand Farmers Market, Raising Concerns Among Vendors and Restaurant Owners
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.
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Police Chief Says FCPD Has Many Unmet Needs – Including A New Headquarters
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.
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Council Delays Virginia Village RFP Release Until June 22
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.
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City Finance Director Boosts Tax Revenue Projections $700K; Council Approves Half-Cent Tax Rate Cut
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.
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City Wrestles With New Site Plan Approval Process
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.
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Proposal to Redevelop T-Zone Historic Home at 258 N Washington St into Nine Condos
The owner of the historic home at 258 N Washington has submitted a proposal for an addition containing 8 luxury condos on this 9,410sq ft lot. No zoning waivers are required under the new T-Zone ordinance.
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Community Feedback on Virginia Village Development Heats Up
City planners received heated comments from Virginia Village residents and neighbors at a well-attended final workshop to solicit community feedback. A request for development proposals is scheduled for May.
