City Formally Begins Discussion of Accessory Dwellings
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.
Plans and Policies
Falls Church Demographics: The Impacts of Growth (Update)
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: New Local Group Shows How We Can Respond to Climate Change by Cutting Greenhouse Gases
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 Little City’s Big Sewage Challenge – Part 3: Will Debt (i.e., Taypayers) Pay For Growth? (Additional Update)
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.
Initial Update to Off-Street Parking Requirements Being Considered by the City
The City proposes reducing off-street parking requirements for new businesses locating in older, smaller buildings. Will there be unintended consequences from this policy change?
Council Members Seek Sensitivity to, Guidance on Conflicts of Interest Following Economic Development Authority Annual Report; EDA Vice Chair Calls Comments “Potshots” (Update)
Council members ask that greater efforts be made to avoid the appearance of conflicts of interest at the City’s Economic Development Authority. The EDA protests “vague references” to perceived conflicts.
New Public Artwork – Just Completed and Coming to the City
See the murals, sculpture, and utility box art, all public artwork planned for the City. Choosing options provided by developers can be difficult. What would you have chosen?
FY2025 Budget Adopted After Squeezing Another Penny Off The Tax Rate
The FY 2025 Budget adopted after the tax rate was lowered another penny raised concerns about impact on Police accreditation and agreement with the School Board. No cuts to the Library.
Property Yard Design Concepts Report Released
The feasibility study for a new property yard on Gordon Road has been released, including placement of facilities on the lots and a concept design. One lot is left open for future public-private development.