Rebuttal: Let’s Really Spill The Tea On T-Zones!
In a cartoon video about the proposed T-Zone changes, Falls Church City fails to acknowledge citizen opposition and developer involvement. Hence, our rebuttal.
T-Zone
First Reading: City Council Votes 5-2 To Approve New T-Zone Proposal
Hardi, Connelly, Duncan, Hiscott and Lian vote for the first reading of the latest T-Zone proposal, while Tarter and Snyder continue to express grave concerns.
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.
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.
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.
Citizens React To T-Zone Proposal (Part I)
Excerpts from a selection of more than 150 letters from citizens, mostly in opposition to the T-Zone proposal.