Tag: neighborhood groups
Fairfax County officials educate community leaders on property violations
A basement unit Neighborhood leaders concerned with unsafe and unsightly homes in their communities learned about Fairfax County efforts to address these problems at a session hosted by Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross Feb. 27 at the Mason District Government Center. Most of the complaints she receives have to do with overcrowding, Rachael Perrot of … Continued
It’s a dog’s world
We all know how hard it is to get volunteers to run community associations. Unsuspecting residents of the Hillbrook-Tall Oaks community in Annandale elected a dog, Beatha Lee, as president, the Washington Post reports Feb. 18. Beatha is the pet of former president Mark Crawford, who had served three consecutive terms and can’t run again. … Continued
Ravenwood Park steps up fight against townhouses
More than 70 people from Ravenwood Park and surrounding areas gathered at JEB Stuart High School last night to solidify their opposition to the development of townhouses on a small piece of vacant property at 3236 Peace Valley Road, Falls Church. [See map at end of post.] Just about everybody there signed a petition opposing … Continued
Neighborhood leaders share success stories
Several of the outstanding neighborhood projects profiled Feb. 9 at a forum of the Braddock District Council of Community Associations could easily be adopted by community groups in Annandale. After all, we are all dealing with similar issues—such as the need to maintain common areas and recruit more volunteers. The presenters at the forum, at … Continued
Neighborhood Spotlight: Lafayette Village is close to everything, including beltway
When asked to name the best thing about the Lafayette Village community, Jay Jarvis cited its “awesome location inside the beltway, which makes it so close to everything”—including I-66 and the Dun Loring Metro station—and its proximity to the woodsy park adjacent to the Hidden Oaks Nature Center. He calls the community Annandale’s “best-kept secret.” … Continued
Happy holidays from the Annandale blog!
This house, at 7876 Newport Glen Pass, Annandale, is the first-place winner in the Lafayette Village Community Association holiday decorating contest.
Neighborhood Spotlight: Indian Run offers convenience and quiet
If you’ve driven along Little River Turnpike from central Annandale heading east, you can be forgiven for not noticing the Indian Run community. This small townhouse development—with just 38 homes—is hidden from view behind a tree-covered berm. The community was developed in 1977, and the homeowners association president, Sharon Sellers, says four or five original … Continued
Speed humps proposed for Wayne Drive
Plans are under way to gage community interest in installing two speed humps on Wayne Drive in Annandale’s Broyhill Crest neighborhood as a “traffic calming” measure. At a community meeting at the Mason District Government Center Dec. 9, residents reviewed the conceptual plan drafted by the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT). Residents of affected … Continued
Watch out for vehicular break-ins in Annandale
Thanks to a blog reader for alerting us about a string of recent vehicle break-ins in Annandale’s Ravensworth-Bristow neighborhood. Someone entered the reader’s two cars—they were unlocked—but didn’t take anything, passing on the loose change and CDs inside. His neighbor’s car was locked, and the vandals smashed a window and took an iPod and GPS … Continued
BRAC-133 project will create nightmare for Fairfax County commuters
A rendering of the new DOD building If the BRAC-133 project goes forward as planned, people living near the Mark Center in Alexandria can expect a traffic nightmare—and so can residents of Annandale and elsewhere in the region who must navigate through I-395 and other area roads to get to and from their jobs. Residents of … Continued
Neighbors oppose cell tower at Holmes Middle School
As of Nov. 18, 149 people had signed an online petition created by the Lincolnia Park Civic Association protesting a proposed cell tower on the Holmes Middle School campus. According to the petition, “The cell tower, as it is currently proposed, will reduce the property value of our neighbors’ homes and as a result will … Continued
Groundbreaking ceremony heralds construction of new school on Lacey site
Fairfax County Public Schools officials, government leaders, and members of the Broyhill Crest community gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony Friday afternoon to celebrate the construction of a new elementary school on Crest Drive in Annandale. The school is set to open for the start of the 2012 school year. School board members Sandy Evans (Mason District), Tessie … Continued
Mason District Council launches website with neighborhood resources
Community leaders and residents in Fairfax County’s Mason District are encouraged to check out the new website for the recently revitalized Mason District Council (MDC). The council represents community organizations and homeowner associations in the Mason District and provides a forum to address issues of common concern—everything from what to do about graffiti, to how … Continued
Coalition that opposes Woodson HS bus depot invites public to community meeting Thursday evening
Everyone who lives in the area near Woodson High School is encouraged to come to a community meeting Thursday evening on the proposed Fairfax County Public Schools bus depot planned for the green space at the high school near the intersection of Pickett Road and Little River Turnpike. The proposed bus depot would include space … Continued
Neighborhood Spotlight: The Parliaments is a diverse community in the heart of Annandale
With 750 units, The Parliaments is the largest apartment complex in Annandale, and its location in the heart of the central business area makes it convenient for shopping. It’s within walking distance of the Safeway and other stores in the Little River Shopping Center, and the shops and bowling alley on Markham Street. Lots of … Continued