Tag: housing
Affordable housing project will have limited parking
The Columbia Crossroads affordable housing project in the works for Bailey’s Crossroads might not have enough parking, members of the Mason District Land Use Committee said at a meeting on July 28. The seven-story apartment building will be located on the site of the Crossroads Interim Park on Columbia Pike between Radley Acura and the … Continued
Board of Supervisors approves a new building at the Cavalier Club
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on July 14 approved a rezoning of the Cavalier Club apartments in Seven Corners to permit an additional eight-story apartment building with 238 units. The property, owned by Southern Management, is located on Wilson Boulevard in Mason District between Arlington County and the City of Falls Church. The project … Continued
Planning Commission recommends approval of Gallows Road development
The Fairfax County Planning Commission recommends approval of a Comprehensive Plan amendment that would allow the development of 32 single-family homes on Gallows Road in Annandale. The new development, proposed by Madison Homes, would replace 11 existing homes along Libeau Lane and the Raintree townhouse community. The plan amendment increases the density from the current … Continued
Marginal population growth predicted for Fairfax County
Fairfax County has experienced marginal population growth between 2024 and 2025, while the median home market value rose by more than 6%. Those are some of the major findings in the county’s just-released demographic report for 2025 by the Department of Management and Budget. Here are some key statistics from the 225-page report:
More details emerge on proposed Seven Corners project
The Fairfax County Planning and Zoning Department on July 1 accepted for review a conceptual development plan and rezoning application for the construction of 450 multifamily units on the site of the Grand Mart grocery store and Pistone’s Italian Inn in Seven Corners. The proposal by Eakin Properties calls for two 85-foot-tall buildings connected by … Continued
Wedgewood Apartments lack AC – again
With the D.C. region experiencing a “dangerous heat wave,” tenants at the Wedgewood Apartments in Annandale are suffering without air conditioning. “The conditions inside the apartments have become unbearable,” says Aisha of McWhorter Place. “This is affecting our health, comfort, and ability to safely remain in our home.” “I have already contacted the leasing office … Continued
Revised housing development proposed for Gallows Road
A revised development proposal for Gallows Road and Libeau Lane in Annandale calls for 32 detached single-family homes across from Holmes Run Acres and Woodburn Elementary School. Madison Homes is proposing a Comprehensive Plan amendment to increase the density on the property from the current level of 1-2 dwellings per acre to 3-4 dwellings per … Continued
New state laws expand tenants’ rights
By Julia Key Several new laws enacted this year by the General Assembly granting more rights to renters will take effect on July 1. Tenants now have more time to pay their rent if they miss the due date because of unexpected expenses, said Christine Marra, director of housing advocacy at the Virginia Poverty Law … Continued
Residents oppose multifamily housing on Little River Turnpike
Residents of Willow Run and nearby neighborhoods filled a conference room at the Mason Government Center on May 6 to confront the developer of a proposed 120-unit multifamily building at 6675 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. The residents complained that such a large building is inappropriate for the property, which is currently the site of … Continued
New apartments will spur revitalization of Annandale
Annandale is gearing up for transformational change, as the Eastgate apartment project under construction is expected to bring vibrant new life to the community and spark additional revitalization. Fairfax County and private sector leaders celebrated the project at a groundbreaking ceremony on May 6. “It’s the first big development in Annandale since the 1970s,” said … Continued
Supervisors approve Cavalier Club expansion
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on May 5 greenlighted a major expansion of the Cavalier Club apartments in Seven Corners. The supervisors approved an amendment to the county’s Comprehensive Plan to allow an additional 300 residential units on the property for a total of 520, plus 20,000 square feet of retail. The property owner, … Continued
Volunteers step in when residents can no longer manage home repairs
The residents of a split-level in North Springfield have significant health issues and are no longer able to take care of their home. So, volunteers with the Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA) stepped up on April 25 to make needed repairs. ACCA is a coalition of local churches that collaborate on community service projects. … Continued
Residents raise concerns about streamlining ALU rules
Residents are concerned that new, more lenient rules on accessory living units (ALUs) would lead to more rental properties and less parking in stable single-family neighborhoods. Zoning official Carmen Bishop and her colleagues in the Department of Planning and Zoning described a proposal to make it easier to establish ALUs at a community meeting on April … Continued
Assistance offered to first-time homebuyers
The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority announced a new program on April 14 to assist first-time homebuyers. The agency is offering up to $50,000 in loans to qualified individuals for down payments for home purchases. The funds are from Virginia Housing. To qualify, applicants must have a household income at or below 80 percent … Continued
Wedgewood tenants suffer without AC
While the area experienced an early heat wave this week, residents of the Wedgewood Apartments in Annandale suffered without air conditioning. Outside, the temperature has been in the 90s, which is 20 to 25 degrees above normal for this time of year. Inside Wedgewood tenant A. Osmani’s home, a thermometer recorded a temperature of 103 … Continued