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.
The latest site plan moves the Quinn loading dock from S Maple to S Washington and the Commissioners like the building design. A concern is that the parking spaces provided for residents are insufficient. The City has yet to decide where the sanitary sewer flows to.
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.
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.
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 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.
At their August meeting, HARB received a proposal to build an 8-unit apartment building adjoining a historic property, taking advantage of the new T-Zone ordinance.
The 2013 Boundary Adjustment Agreement created an opportunity for the City to finance a new $120-million high school from lease payments and additional taxes by allowing 10 acres of land, now called West Falls, to be developed in a public-private partnership.
After approving Lee Park Townhomes, the Planning Commission reflected on the results of the new T-Zone code – expensive and dense housing, little tree canopy onsite, consideration for inadequate stormwater drains.
