Construction to start soon on Annandale Civic Space on Columbia Pike
Construction will start on the Annandale Civic Space within the next few weeks.
The park entrance is located at 7200 Columbia Pike between the ACCA Child Development Center and the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department.
The design for the park includes a civic plaza with seating, an educational garden, a “great lawn” with a topography playground, and a parking area capable of hosting popup community activities and special events.
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The Annandale Civic Space is being developed on an underutilized piece of land less than an acre in size. The land is owned by Fairfax County and leased to the Annandale Christian Community for Action.
The revitalized open space will serve as a community hub and will contribute toward the long-term vision for the Annandale Community Business Center. It is also part of the Annandale Greenway.
The Fairfax County Park Authority is overseeing the construction. Site preparation will include the removal of trees from the property along the eastern border adjacent to the fire station and along Daniels Avenue.
The Park Authority says it’s necessary to take down trees to accommodate grading on the property and to eliminate trees that are invasive, hazardous, and unhealthy. The existing trees will be replaced with new native trees and plantings throughout the site.
The Fairfax County Department of Planning and Development began a community engagement effort for the park in 2018 and hosted a series of popup events on the site in 2019.
Active construction on the Annandale Civic Space is expected to be completed by early fall.
The total capital cost of the project is estimated at $700,000. Funding comes from a mix of sources, including an Environmental Improvement Program grant, Economic Opportunity Reserve funds, Mason District Revitalization funds, and discretionary funds contributed by Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross.
Sorry to hear MORE trees to be removed in Fx County. I hope part of this new civic space will include planting numerous native canopy trees.
No crape myrtles, pears, koelreuteria…
“The Park Authority says it’s necessary to take down trees to accommodate grading on the property and to eliminate trees that are invasive, hazardous, and unhealthy. The existing trees will be replaced with new native trees and plantings throughout the site.”
This will improve the environment. I’d recommend ground cover vs. grass though. Less ongoing maintenance and better for the soil.
What a nice addition to the homelesss community’s outdoor sleeping and sanitation options. This and the post office are best places in A’dale for bathroom. How is this a priority – yet Accotink is falling apart? And BoS gets a raise?