Tag: Mason District
Jimenez has a new chief of staff
Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez has a new chief of staff. Devin Pharr succeeds Amir Abu-El-Hawa, who has returned to his previous position as chief of staff for Board of Supervisors Chair Jeffrey McKay. Pharr started his new role in Jimenez’s office on May 12. He had previously been chief of staff for Providence Supervisor … Continued
Objections raised on the process for giving Little River Turnpike an honorary name
About a dozen people showed up at a meeting on April 17 to discuss a proposal to bestow an honorary name on Little River Turnpike to honor the Korean-American community. An honorary name is just that – it won’t be an official name recognized by the post office and no one’s address would change. The … Continued
Annandale residents oppose an honorary name for Little River Turnpike
A group of Annandale residents unhappy with a proposal to give Little River Turnpike an honorary name recognizing the Korean community is hosting a meeting to discuss the plan next week. The group, Annandale United, complains that the Mason District Supervisor’s office didn’t do enough community outreach on the proposal, and many people didn’t have … Continued
Multifamily housing and gas station proposed for Mason District
Of the four development proposals for Mason District reviewed at a community meeting on April 9, the only one to draw concern from residents was a townhouse project on Edsall Road. The virtual meeting addressed four of the 11 proposals submitted to the Site-Specific Plan Amendment (SSPA) process. The Edsall Road proposal calls for amending … Continued
Exhibit brings art to Annandale’s daily life
Next time you drop by George Mason Regional Library, or Beanetics Coffee Roasters, or a few other locations in Annandale, check out the art. Art in Daily Spaces, now underway, is a temporary exhibit featuring works by 21 artists in places where people tend to congregate during their daily lives. In addition to the library … Continued
School board approves Mason District pilot on middle school start times
The Fairfax County School Board directed the superintendent to develop a pilot program for later start times at Mason District middle schools. On March 27, the board passed a motion by Mason school board member Ricardy Anderson that calls for a cost-neutral plan to implement later times in as many of the Mason District schools … Continued
Mason District leaders to fight for funds for the middle school afterschool program
Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez and Mason School Board member Ricardy Anderson both said they will fight to ensure continued funding for the middle school afterschool program. Jimenez and Anderson spoke at a virtual Mason District Budget Town Hall on March 26, along with County Executive Bryan Hill and Fairfax County Public Schools Chief Financial Officer … Continued
Mason District is a treasure trove of modern architecture
A survey of modern architecture in Fairfax County lists 151 properties, neighborhoods, and commercial developments built between 1950 and 1985 that could be historically significant. The study includes dozens of properties in Mason District, including a retail strip in Annandale, homes in Lake Barcroft, and office buildings in Seven Corners. The study was carried out … Continued
Committee suggests ways to make Mason District greener
There are dozens of ways to improve sustainability in Mason District, according to a committee of individuals knowledgeable in environmental issues. Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez appointed Ken Sandler, an expert in environmental science and policy, last April to convene a Greener Mason Advisory Committee. The committee was charged with proposing both long-term and short-term … Continued
Meeting on Little River name change postponed to Feb. 19
The next community meeting on the proposal to give Little River Turnpike an honorary name, originally scheduled for Feb. 5, has been postponed to Feb. 19, 6 p.m. The meeting is being delayed “to ensure more time for outreach and engagement,” states an email from Olivia Logan, a staff member in Supervisor Andres Jimenez’ office. … Continued
Annandale residents express their views on renaming Little River Turnpike
About 70 people came to a community meeting at the Mason Government Center on Jan. 30 to learn about and express their opinions on a proposal to rename a portion of Little River Turnpike to honor the contributions of Korean Americans. Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez stressed that the name change would be totally honorary. “No … Continued
Jimenez podcast features Virginialicious
The second episode of Mason District Supervisor Andres Jimenez’ podcast series features Mina Kim, who as the founder of Virginialicious, leads tours of Annandale’s Korean restaurants. The podcast, “Reimagine Mason,” is the place “where we highlight the people places and projects shaping Mason District into a vibrant and inclusive community,” Jimenez says. The first episode … Continued
Permits proposed for areas that restrict cut-through traffic
Fairfax County is considering adding a permit component to the “residential cut-through traffic mitigation program.” At its Jan. 14 meeting, the Board of Supervisors agreed to hold a public hearing on the permit proposal. The hearing is scheduled for Feb. 18 at 4 p.m. The measure would add a section to the county code to … Continued
Residents invited to a Mason District health fair Nov. 23
Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez invites the community to a free healthcare fair on Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-noon, at the Mason Government Center.
Tree planting honors Penny Gross
Fairfax County leaders honored former Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross by planting a tree in her honor at Mason District Park on Oct. 11.