Tag: housing

Affordable housing proposed for county-owned property on Columbia Pike
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on June 6 passed a motion by Mason Supervisor Penny Gross to consider the development of affordable housing on the site of the Crossroads Interim Park in Bailey’s Crossroads. The property, known as the “East County Part B Site,” is on Columbia Pike between Radley Acura and the forthcoming … Continued

Supervisor candidates outline housing priorities
Greater Greater Washington, an online news site conducted a survey of the candidates running for Fairfax County supervisor focusing on affordable housing and transportation. We’re highlighting some of the answers given by the candidates running in the Democratic Primary in the Mason District – Andres Jimenez, Reid Voss, Steve Lee, and Jeremy Allen. Visit the … Continued

Planning Commission recommends approval of zMod despite widespread opposition
The Fairfax County Planning Commission on May 3 voted unanimously to recommend the Board of Supervisors approve an overhaul of the county’s zoning ordinance known as zMod. The Planning Commission also agreed to have its Land Use Process Review Committee look at some of the issues raised by residents during the public hearing, with the … Continued

Construction underway on apartment project in Bailey’s Crossroads
Construction is underway on a five-story apartment building on Columbia Pike between Moncure Avenue and Radley Acura in Bailey’s Crossroads. The Alta Crossroads project, developed by Wood Partners, will have 361 apartments and three townhouses. Construction is expected to take two years, with completion expected in 2025, said Ben Lazarus, managing director at Wood Partners, … Continued

Board of Supervisors approves affordable housing preservation policy
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors last week approved an amendment to the county’s Comprehensive Plan aimed at preserving existing affordable, multifamily rental housing. The amendment was passed on a 9-1 vote with only Supervisor Pat Herrity (Springfield) voting against it. The amendment sets a goal of “no net loss of affordable units to the … Continued

Planning Commission rejects development proposal for Little River Turnpike
The Fairfax County Planning Commission rejected a site-specific plan amendment nomination for a mixed-use development on Little River Turnpike, but agreed to proceed with four others. The Planning Commission reviewed five redevelopment proposals at a workshop on March 9 to determine whether they should be added to the planning staff’s Comprehensive Plan work program for … Continued

Model homes open at Graham Park Plaza
The model homes at the Townhomes at Graham Park officially opened on Feb. 25. The community, developed by EYA, will have 172 homes. It is expected to be completed in fall 2024, although 72 homes have already been sold and three are occupied. The community is located on Arlington Boulevard in the Falls Church area … Continued

House-hunting TV show to feature Annandale
The public TV program “If You Lived Here” will air an episode on Annandale on Monday, March 6. It will be shown at 9 p.m. on WETA PBS, Channel 26. Each episode of “If You Lived Here” explores the types of homes available in a particular neighborhood in the D.C. region, while also shining a … Continued

Supervisors approve affordable housing in Seven Corners, despite stormwater concerns
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an affordable housing project on land owned by First Christian Church in Seven Corners. Wesley Housing will build an independent living facility with 95 units for seniors earning 60 percent of the area median income or less. The L-shaped building would be four stories tall with a … Continued

Planning Commission recommends one-to-one replacement of affordable housing
The Fairfax County Planning Commission on Feb. 15 passed a motion to recommend the Board of Supervisors strengthen the county’s policy on preserving affordable housing. As developed by county staff, a new objective would be added “to provide affordable multifamily rental housing incentives for preservation, including density.” The goal is “no net loss of … Continued

Workshop set to review development proposals
The Fairfax County Planning Commission will hold a workshop on March 9 to review 17 Comprehensive Plan Amendment proposals including five in Mason District. The workshop will be held at the Fairfax County Government Center in Fairfax at 7:30 p.m. Under the Site-Specific Plan Amendment Process, developers submitted applications for housing and other land use … Continued

Planning Commission endorses senior housing project in Seven Corners
The Fairfax County Planning Commission is recommending approval of a rezoning application to permit an apartment building on the grounds of First Christian Church on Leesburg Pike in Seven Corners. Wesley Housing Development Corp. plans to build a four-story 113-unit apartment building for low-income seniors. The Culmore Clinic, currently housed in the church would be … Continued

Planning Commission endorses Skyline live/work project
The Fairfax County Planning Commission at its Feb. 8 meeting agreed to recommend approval of a rezoning for a second live/work project at the Skyline Center in Bailey’s Crossroads. The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the rezoning application on Feb. 21. Developer Robert Seldin, CEO of Highland Square Holdings, is proposing … Continued

Bailey’s Crossroads residents say crime should be addressed before redevelopment
Several community members who attended a Fairfax County Planning Department presentation on a proposal for a major mixed-use project on the Food Star site in Bailey’s Crossroads said the county should address the immediate problems in that area first. Those problems include crime, litter, traffic, weeds in the median, safety and trash issues at Skyline … Continued

Mixed-use development proposed for Eastgate center in Annandale
Insight Property Group has submitted a proposal to develop a mixed-use multifamily apartment complex at the Eastgate Shopping Center in Annandale. Insight is proposing a six-story building with up to 280 residential units and 11,220 square feet of ground-level retail. The Eastgate Shopping Center, at 4251 John Marr Drive, was developed in 2020 on the … Continued