Council Ignores Citizens, Surrenders Planning Authority
An analysis of who wins and loses in the new T-Zone proposal, by William Fred Thompson. Developers benefit at the expense of citizens.
Plans and Policies
Evolution Of T-Zone Proposals
Latest turn in the evolution of T-Zone proposals shows citizen concerns about building size and setbacks, affordable housing, environment, have not been addressed.
Council Members Respond To Latest T-Zone Proposal
Tarter – micromanaging price; Hardi – higher and bigger; Snyder – no attempt at T-zone compromise; Duncan – sorry about your view
Latest Proposal Increases T-Zone Density, Limits Environmental Protections And Oversight
City staff raises height and increase the T-zone density, reduces tree canopy and adds more by-right features.
East End Small Area Plan Primer
An overview or the East End Small Area Plan and citizen reactions. The plan was unanimously approved on June 26,2023.
Vietnamese Community Organizes To Make Demands
The Viet Place Collective was formed by the Vietnamese community to address concerns addressed in the East End Plan.
Eden Center Landlord Has No Plans To Redevelop
Video: Eden Center owner has no plans to redevelop the Eden Center and opposes renaming the East End to “Little Saigon”.
Planning Staff Proposes A New Approach To Affordable Housing
Staff abandoned 10% ADUs in favor of larger units with up to 17% ADUs. Some Council members preferred more units rather than bigger ones, with a focus on the “missing middle”.
Citizens React To T-Zone Proposal (Part II)
Citizens provided analyses to support their views, and more letters. Reactions were also printed in the Falls Church News Press.