April 19, 2025
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Planning commissioner Alcorn selected FXCO Citizen of the Year; Annandale blogger honored, too

#community events, #neighborhood groups, #volunteers
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Alcorn The Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations has selected Planning Commission Vice President Walter Acorn as the 2011 Citizen of the Year. The federation is honoring Alcorn, a resident of Reston who has served as an at-large member of the Planning Commission since 1997, in recognition of his leadership in revising the county’s complex … Continued

Civic associations join forces to oppose infill housing

#development, #land use, #neighborhood groups, #zoning
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Neighborhood leaders pack a meeting room at Peace Lutheran Church in Lincolnia to learn strategies for fighting infill development Bring crowds of supporters to hearings; do extensive research; analyze the impact on storm water controls; try to get media coverage: These are some of the tactics civic association leaders advised one another as they battle infill housing … Continued

Neighborhood groups hope to engage people from diverse cultures

#Braddock District, #culture, #neighborhood groups

Annandale residents took part in a dialogue on diversity last spring at Annandale High School With Fairfax County becoming increasingly diverse, neighborhood groups are finding it sometimes difficult to recruit volunteers that reflect their communities. As George Klein, vice chair of the Braddock District Council of Community Associations, put it. “We need to better engage … Continued

FXCO Federation opposes rezoning to allow more infill development

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The Cornejo property viewed from across Backlick Road The Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations approved a resolution Dec. 15 urging the Board of Supervisors to deny requests for re-zoning from R to P-type zoning for infill projects. This is the situation going on with the Cornejo property in Annandale, which is opposed by Wilburdale … Continued

Mason Land Use Committee delays vote on Peace Lane infill proposal

#neighborhood groups, #redevelopment

The proposal for infill development at 3236 Peace Valley Lane in the Ravenwood Park neighborhood, originally scheduled for discussion at tonight’s Mason District Land Use Committee, has been delayed until the committee’s next meeting, Jan. 24. Residents of Ravenwood Park and other nearby communities requested that the issue be postponed because the Fairfax County Department … Continued

Annandale marching band is highlight of Chapel Square Halloween parade

#Annandale High School, #community events, #holidays, #neighborhood groups
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The annual Halloween parade in the Chapel Square community took on a special poignancy this year. The Annandale High School marching band has long had close ties to the community and has been the centerpiece of the celebration for decades. But due to a school boundary change approved by the Fairfax County school board in … Continued

Neighborhood enhancement grant proposals due Oct. 31.

#neighborhood groups, #property maintenance

Landscaping funded with a NEPP grant Neighborhood organizations interested in sprucing up their common areas, developing playgrounds, creating gardens, or otherwise enhancing their property and strengthening community spirit should consider applying for a Neighborhood Enhancement Partnership Program (NEPP) grant. This county program provides up to $5,000 in matching grant funds to homeowner associations, recreation clubs, civic associations, … Continued