Fairfax Reviews Gordon Road Triangle Plans
Fairfax considers a Comprehensive Plan amendment for the Gordon Road Triangle that would clear the way for increased density at the City’s west end.
Projects
West Falls Part 4 – Special CDA Assessments to be Paid by All West Falls Properties
The West Falls CDA issued $13 million bonds to help the developers pay for infrastructure. These bonds are repaid over 30 years via special assessments on the West Falls properties only, condo owners included.
Approved! Quinn Project Moves Loading Dock to S Washington Street, 46% Parking Reduction Waiver Requested
Update: The Quinn site plan was approved on March 19, 2025. The latest site plan moves the Quinn loading dock from S Maple to S Washington. The sanitary sewage will be pumped to Arlington County’s treatment plant.
A New Showroom Planned for Econize Closet at W Broad and S Spring
Econize is finalizing plans for a new showroom at 821 W Broad St. The basement may be rented out for remote work. The current Econize properties on Park Ave. are to be sold to Madison Homes.
City Explores Redeveloping the 15-Acre Gordon Road Triangle, Including Its Property Yard
The ULI-TAP discussions on the Gordon Road Triangle suggested a phased redevelopment, including re-doing an earlier property yard study, zoning for more multi-family and mixed-use housing, and affordable housing.
Two Massive Fairfax County Developments Next to Meridian High School – Converge and WMATA West Falls
These 31.5 acres in Fairfax County plus the City’s 10-acre West Falls project will result in a dense Mosaic-like area next to FCCPS’ Secondary Schools campus. Over 2,000 new residential units are planned.
West Falls – Part 3: Affordable Housing, Students, Site Plan, and Architectural Drawings
Phase 1 buildings in the West Falls project are all open and residents are moving in. There are 32 ADUs, and 65-69 students expected. See photos, renderings, architectural drawings, floor plans, and more.
Why the “Grad Center” Site was Bought, Leased, and Sold by the City
The City made $8.4 million from the sale of the Virginia Tech (VT) grad center in November 2023. Favorable lease terms between the City and VT allowed VT to make a deal with Converge, one the City saw had benefits. VT received $16.6 million.
The History of West Falls – Part 2. The Challenges of Negotiating a Public-Private Partnership (2018 to 2022 and ongoing …)
The City’s initial financial expectations from the public-private partnership were repeatedly revised downwards, primarily due to COVID. Higher returns from the West Falls project for the developer and investors were achieved by lowering payments to the City.