Senate Bill SB 304 on Accessory Dwelling Units: How Would It Affect Falls Church?
Senate bill SB 304 proposes to mandate that accessory dwelling units be allowed throughout Virginia, specifying zoning requirements for all to follow.
Plans and Policies
Falls Church’s Black History: A Welcoming Community That Has Not Always Been So Welcoming
Falls Church was once 42% black. Local historian Ed Henderson writes about their struggle for equity and how zoning, taxes and budgets can displace a community, intentionally or not.
2024 Economic Development Authority Appointments and Updates on Mixed-Use Developments, Virginia Village, New Businesses
For 2024, the EDA re-elects Bob Young chair, no newcomers appointed. Updates on Virginia Village property acquisitions, new businesses, a new 7-story mixed-use development.
Accessory Dwelling Units Will Be a Key Focus of City Planning in 2024. What Are They? What Are Other Jurisdictions Doing?
City Council has signaled that it will consider zoning changes on Accessory Dwelling Units in 2024. Learn about what other jurisdictions have done and why.
T-Zone Lessons Elected Officials and City Staff Plan To Apply To Future Zoning Changes
City staff and Council members perform a candid and revealing postmortem to glean T-Zone lessons for handling future zoning changes.
Planning Commission Discusses 2024 Planning Agenda and Public Engagement
Commissioners meet to discuss the 2024 Planning agenda and proposals for engaging the public. Rob Puentes is the new Chair.
Falls Church City Population Growth Of 35% From 2020 To 2030
A new study projects a population growth of 35% from 2020 to 2030 as a result of the mixed-use developments, making the City among the densest in the region.
15% Enrollment Growth By 2030 Projected For City Schools
A City commissioned study projects enrollment growth of 15% from 2023 to 2030, within the physical capacity of the City schools.
Energy Plan Includes Residential Zoning Changes For Greater Density
Approved 2023 energy plan identifies residential zoning changes as an action in its strategies to achieve its emissions reduction goals.