Three Bidders Vie for Virginia Village Redevelopment
Update: Executive summaries of developer proposals are now available.
Plans and Policies
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Are the New Park Avenue Townhomes Driving Up Townhome Prices in Winter Hill?
Townhome prices in the Winter Hill neighborhood jumped over 12% last year to mid-$900K, influenced by the new $1.2+ million townhomes on Park Avenue that are of comparable size.
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Virginia Village Zoning, RFP Evaluation, Tenant Relocation Readied for Council Votes
Among several agenda items affecting Virginia Village, the City Council will vote to create a special exception process for redevelopment at the site, beginning July 1, 2027.
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Grove Avenue’s Growing Safety Concerns Raise Questions About Traffic in Falls Church
Traffic volumes on Grove Avenue and unsafe driving have increased significantly. 7 accidents occurred in the past year at the trail crossing. Residents want more traffic calming measures.
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Chief Fard Emphasizes Technology, Stability in 2025 Police Report
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.
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Krasner Urges More Specificity in Virginia Village Plan Amendments
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.
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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.
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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 October 5, 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.
