The Lee Park Townhomes’ first review at the Planning Commission meeting. Positive design reviews were mixed with worries about the inadequacies of the storm drains and sewers for denser development and lack of affordable housing.
This post describes the questions raised during City organized community discussions and some board reviews on accessory dwellings. Several people suggested that a public survey of community views was needed.
FCCAN gives an update on how the City is progressing on its Energy Action Plans based on staff status reports. While there are many accomplishments thus far, funding and staffing continue to be problems.
On June 24th, City Council approved the addition of the Tinner Hill Historic and Cultural District to in the City’s Comprehensive Plans. No zoning or tax changes expected. This area is tied to the history of the African Americans who once made up 42% of Falls Church.
City staff proposed a City Council initiative to bolster transparency and avoid perceived and/or real conflicts of interest in land development and transactions.
The City has set a schedule to begin formal discussion to amend the accessory dwellings regulations, allowing these units to be built more easily to increase housing.
The update to the Demographics chapter of the Comprehensive Plan was approved unanimously by City Council on June 10. Changes were made in response to concerns about the impacts of growth.
FCCAN shows how we can all do our part to reduce greenhouse gases. Their Electrify Falls Church event on June 22, 2024, lets residents who have taken action share their experiences.
The new budget does not resolve the issue of how much debt will be used to fund upgrades to the sewer infrastructure, although the City Manager acknowledged the gap between developer fees and actual growth.
