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Landmark area residents organize effort to oppose I-395 ramp

December 20, 2012

#environment, #neighborhood groups, #traffic, #transportation, #VDOT

I-95 as viewed from the site of the proposed ramp. Some of these trees have been cut down since this picture was taken in 2011. People who live in several housing developments next to the forthcoming flyover ramp on Interstate 395 in the Landmark area are up in arms about the dangerously high air pollution … Continued

Cell towers installed at Annandale pools without much opposition

November 16, 2012

#neighborhood groups, #pools

The cell tower in the Holmes Run Pool parking lot. While there has been a great deal of conflict about a proposed cell tower at the Parklawn Recreation Association, similar cell towers have been installed at two other Mason community pools—Broyhill Crest and Holmes Run—without a huge amount of opposition. When the cell tower was … Continued

AT&T rep describes cell tower proposal at community meeting

November 8, 2012

#neighborhood groups, #pools

The Parklawn Pool More than 100 people, mostly residents of Parklawn and Heywood Glen, packed the cafeteria of Glasgow Middle School Wednesday evening to hear representatives of AT&T describe their proposal for a cell tower at the Parklawn Recreation Association (PRA). The prospect of a cell tower has been divisive for the community. Some people … Continued

Mason Land Use Committee hears Peace Valley Lane rezoning case

October 24, 2012

#housing, #land use, #neighborhood groups, #redevelopment

Will Collins seeks support for infill housing development. Plans to develop the Peace Valley Lane property in the Ravenwood Park community and to renovate the Woodrow Wilson Library in Bailey’s Crossroads were among the issues presented at the Mason District Land Use Committee (MDLUC) Oct. 23. We’ll report on the library discussion later, but here’s … Continued

Parklawn residents organize effort to oppose cell tower

October 23, 2012

#neighborhood groups, #pools

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A Photoshopped view showing the height of the proposed cell tower from Tonto Court in Parklawn. [Photo from Stop the Parklawn Tower website] Updated – see statement from Parklawn Civic Association at end of article. A proposal from AT&T to build a cell tower in the Parklawn neighborhood is providing divisive. The Parklawn Recreation Association, … Continued

Meet your neighbors in Annandale at a National Night Out event

August 4, 2012

#community events, #crime, #neighborhood groups, #police

Several community gatherings are scheduled in Annandale for National Night Out, on Tuesday Aug. 7. There will be a free community celebration at the Annandale Shopping Center, on Columbia Pike by Gallows Road, 6-9 p.m., held in cooperation with the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department and Mason District Police Station. This event features a free screening … Continued

Annandale Acres seeks long-term solution to flooding problem

July 10, 2012

#land use, #neighborhood groups, #stormwater, #zoning

This ditch on Elizabeth Johnson’ yard is supposed to capture stormwater runnoff. Elizabeth Johnson has seen a lot of flooding since she moved to her house on Beverly Street in Annandale Acres in 1950. The county put in a rock-lined ditch on the corner of her lot decades ago, but it overflows with water during … Continued

Neighborhood Spotlight: Broyhill Crest

July 7, 2012

#Broyhill Crest, #neighborhood groups, #pools

Broyhill Crest features brick homes with large lots. A brand-new school in Broyhill Crest is expected to boost community engagement in one of Annandale’s oldest and largest subdivisions. Mason Crest Elementary School, to open in September, will be “a shot in the arm to the community,” says long-time resident Eileen Garnett, noting it will encourage … Continued

Pool with generator reaches out to pool without power

July 5, 2012

#emergencies, #neighborhood groups, #sports

Dolphins and Piranhas practice together As Annandale/Mason residents cleaned up after Friday’s rare derecho storm—removing tree branches, clearing out and restocking refrigerators—we suspect there were plenty of examples of neighbors helping one another get through the long, hot days without power. If you’ve got a good story to share, please let us know. Here’s one … Continued

Annandale community leaders question benefit of new planning approach

June 27, 2012

#development, #housing, #land use, #Mason District, #neighborhood groups

An infill development going up on Lincolnia Road. Fairfax County officials say their proposal to replace the Area Plans Review (APR) system for amending the county’s Comprehensive Plan with a new approach will increase opportunities for community input. Community leaders in the Annandale/Mason area, however, are doubtful that the new system will have much of … Continued

NEPP grant funding bears fruit in Annandale

June 21, 2012

#environment, #neighborhood groups

The current entrance to Camelot on Little River Turnpike By Elizabeth Kirchner Neighborhood Enhancement Partnership Program (NEPP) grants awarded to Fairfax County communities this spring are beginning to bear fruit. Since the Board of Supervisors established NEPP in 2008, the program has evaluated 153 applications and made 87 awards to community groups and nonprofits. One … Continued

Parklawn tour showcases exemplary homes

June 18, 2012

#housing, #neighborhood groups

Recent Annandale blog posts about problems with multiple occupancy, “extreme yard sales,” and unfinished construction projects might have given the impression that the Parklawn neighborhood is in decline. Actually, there are many well-maintained, charming homes there that people have put great care into renovating, decorating, and landscaping. Three of them were showcased June 16 on … Continued

Spring cleaning: a community affair

April 20, 2012

#community events, #environment, #neighborhood groups

Residents of the Sleepy Hollow community (pictured here) joined more than 5,000 volunteers throughout the region for the 24th Annual Potomac Watershed Cleanup last Saturday. The Sleepy Hollow volunteers spent the morning picking up trash along Tripps Run, while other groups in the Annandale area concentrated on portions of Holmes Run and Accotink Creek. The … Continued

Mason community associations oppose PDH zoning

March 23, 2012

#land use, #Mason District, #neighborhood groups, #zoning

The Mason District Council of Community Associations last night unanimously approved a resolution that had been passed by the Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations in December urging the Board of Supervisors to deny requests for re-zoning from residential to P-type zoning for infill developments. P-type zoning includes the PDH (planned development housing) category, which … Continued

Mason District community forum will address growing litter problem

March 17, 2012

#environment, #Mason District, #neighborhood groups

Concerned about all the litter covering road ways and parks in the Mason District? Come to a community forum sponsored by the Mason District Council and learn what can be done to address this problem. The meeting takes place March 22, 7:30 p.m., at Peace Lutheran Church, 6362 Lincolnia Road. Speakers include Del. Kaye Kory, … Continued