West Falls

Graphic showing the West Falls Comprehensive

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.

The History of West Falls – Part 1. An Opportunity to Finance the Building of a New High School
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The History of West Falls – Part 1. An Opportunity to Finance the Building of a New High School

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.

falls church map boundary adjustment 2013 to 2014 feature image
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Falls Church History – The Water Wars and the 2013 City/County Boundary Adjustment That Facilitates Development Of City-Owned Land

The Water Wars between the City and Fairfax County resulted in the sale of the water utility and a tax increase for residents. However, the boundary adjustments brought opportunities in West Falls and the Gordon Road area.