Category: Redevelopment
Displaced retail tenants secure concessions from Virginia Hospital Center
The Virginia Hospital Center has agreed to assist the small businesses it’s displacing from a small retail strip on Arlington Boulevard in Falls Church, the Viet Place Collective reports. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in October approved VHC’s plans to replace Graham Center with a health facility to include an emergency room, an urgent … Continued
Neighbors object to high-density projects proposed for Annandale
At the final meeting of the Site-Specific Plan Amendment (SSPA) proposals submitted for Mason District, local residents voiced concerns about traffic congestion, overflow parking, and quality of life issues. The proposal generating the most opposition at the April 21 meeting calls for a five-story multifamily project on a 1.8-site at 6675 Little River Turnpike between … Continued
15 development proposals submitted for Mason District
Developers and property owners have submitted 53 nominations to the 2025 Countywide Site-Specific Plan Amendment process. Fifteen of the proposed developments are in Mason District, including a major project on the long-vacant Sears property in Seven Corners. The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to accept or reject the nominated projects at its March 4 … Continued
Bonchon opens in Annandale
Bonchon, the chain specializing in crunchy Korean fried chicken, is now open for business in Annandale. The fast-casual restaurant, at 7133-B Columbia Pike, is in the former 92 Chicken spot. It’s smaller than the old Bonchon on Columbia Pike, which was destroyed by a fire in March 2023. Manager Daniel Nam hopes to have … Continued
Demolition plan submitted for Annandale apartment project
The developer of a future mixed-use project at the Eastgate Shopping Center on John Marr Drive in Annandale submitted a demolition plan to Fairfax County on Jan. 28. The project would replace half of the shopping center with a six-story multifamily building with 270 units, retail space, and an urban park. The Board of Supervisors … Continued
Casino bill advances in the state Senate
The Virginia Senate’s General Laws Committee passed a bill Jan. 22 that would authorize a casino in Tysons. The measure (SB 982), introduced by Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) would permit Fairfax County to hold a public referendum on a casino. While the legislation doesn’t specifically mention Tysons, the paraments it sets would … Continued
A proposed casino in Tysons – economic benefits vs. social ills
Supporters of a casino in Tysons spoke about the economic benefits from the tax revenue at a forum on Jan. 7 hosted by the Fairfax County NAACP. The lone panelist against a casino argued it would promote crime and other social ills and would not lead to economic growth. Earlier that day, Virginia Majority Leader … Continued
Shop owners facing displacement seek rent relief
The owners of long-time small businesses in an aging retail strip in Falls Church say they are being forced to close without being given sufficient time to plan for the future. Virginia Hospital Center plans to demolish the Graham Center retail strip on Arlington Boulevard at Graham Road and replace it with a medical facility. … Continued
RFP issued for affordable housing developer
The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority has issued a request for proposals for a developer to plan, design, construct, and operate affordable multifamily housing on a site it owns in Bailey’s Crossroads. The 2.93-acre property is located at 5827 Columbia Pike between Radley Acura and the nearly completed Alta Nova apartments. FCRHA wants to … Continued
New gateway signage in the works for Bailey’s Crossroads and Seven Corners
New gateway signage will be developed for the Bailey’s Crossroads and Seven Corners Commercial Revitalization District. The idea is to create a sense of place and branding for the area and encourage redevelopment, says Mike Van Atta, president of the Crossroads + Corners Coalition (C3). Bailey’s Crossroads already has gateway signs featuring a circus … Continued
Amazon Fresh to open by the end of the year
The Amazon Fresh grocery store is expected to open in Bailey’s Crossroads in December, according to a store manager.
Buyer sought for Annandale property
There is a lot of interest in the property for sale on Columbia Pike next to the Giant parking lot.
WestEnd redevelopment underway
The massive WestEnd development on the site of the former Landmark Mall is advancing.
Multifamily buildings proposed for Alexandria’s West End
Two apartment projects are in the works for Alexandria’s West End.
Construction underway on pickleball center
Construction has started on the Down the Line indoor pickleball center in the long-vacant Kid’s Choice building.