Tag: neighborhood groups
Neighbors launch letter-writing campaign against Gallows Road development
Dozens of people turn out for meeting on a high-density development in their community. Residents of Holmes Run Acres, Windy Ridge, Lafayette Village, and Raintree are urging county leaders to reject plans for a 55+ housing development on Gallows Road across from Woodburn Elementary School. About 40 neighbors gathered at the school Nov. 8 for … Continued
The Parliaments is hosting a block party on Saturday
The Parliaments The Parliaments, a community in the center of Annandale, invites residents and potential renters to an International Block Party and open house Sept. 22, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be a DJ, moon bounce, games, food, contests, and vendors. It’s in the parking lot next to the leasing office at 7409 Eastmoreland Road. … Continued
Truro celebrates 50th anniversary
Truro features mid-century modern homes in a wooded setting. This weekend, the Truro community, consisting of the 377 mid-century modern homes and 36 acres of parkland on the western edge of Annandale will celebrate its 50th anniversary. The festivities include a party Friday evening; a stream restoration tour, picnic lunch, and gala anniversary dinner on … Continued
The Avant has a new name, and the new managers promise big improvements
The new managers of the Vistas of Annandale, the apartment complex formerly known as the Avant, promise major improvements. Ross Management Services took control of the 1,065-unit complex from Kettler Management in February. To celebrate the name change and rebranding, Ross hosted a grand re-opening May 20 with a ribbon cutting, Bolivian dancers, food trucks, … Continued
Zoning proposal on short-term rentals could create hardship for HOAs
Homeowner associations for local communities, like Lafayette Village in Annandale, could be negatively affected by a proposed zoning amendment to allow short-term rentals. By Donna Jacobson As most of you are aware, Fairfax County is in the process of developing an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance that would reverse the current ban on transient occupancy … Continued
Neighbors concerned about proposed asphalt plant
The Vulcan property, showing the proposed changes. As the Fairfax County Planning Commission prepares to hold a public hearing on the proposed expansion of the Vulcan concrete plant March 1, nearby businesses say their concerns about railroad deliveries blocking roads haven’t been addressed. And now new concerns are being raised about Vulcan’s future plans to … Continued
Neighbors gather for National Night Out events
The National Night Out event at the Annandale Shopping Center included a demonstration by the Hupmudo martial arts studio, games, snacks, face painting,raffles, and booths set up by local businesses. Dozens of neighborhood gatherings – such as cookouts, ice cream socials, and outdoor movies – were held throughout the Annandale/Mason District area on the evening … Continued
Many National Night Out events planned
A National Night Out cookout in Camelot in 2015. The Bailey’s Crossroads Community Shelter Advisory Council and Fairfax County Office to End and Prevent Homelessness are hosting a community gathering on National Night Out, Aug. 1. It’s one of many community events scheduled across the country hosted by civic associations and HOAs on National Night Out. … Continued
‘Camelot Christmas Tree’ destroyed by VDOT
The “Camelot Christmas Tree,” a giant spruce on the corner of King Arthur Road and Brittainy Drive in Annandale that delighted the neighborhood around the holidays for the past 20 years, is gone. The property owners, Patti and Ed Rager of 3825 King Arthur Road, had it taken down on June 27 after the Virginia … Continued
Neighborhood Spotlight: Lakeside Plaza
Lakeside Plaza Lakeside Plaza, the highrise on Columbia Pike across from the Lake Barcroft dam, is more than a condominium – it’s a community with lots of amenities and a full calendar of social activities. The building, at 3800 Powell Lane, Falls Church, has 353 units, ranging from units with one bedroom and one bathroom … Continued
Lincolnia residents celebrate pool opening in style
Fun times in Lincolnia. [Photos by Loretta Principe] Lincolnia residents, dressed in crazy costumes, took part in the third annual “world’s smallest parade” Saturday to celebrate the opening of the pool season. They marched to the Lincolnia Park Recreation Club, where the kids competed to be the first to jump in the pool. “It’s a … Continued
Local residents raise concerns about townhouse proposal for Gallows Road
This wooded area in Annandale, seen from Libeau Lane, could be the site of a new townhouse development. People who live near a proposed townhouse development on Gallows Road in Annandale raised concerns about traffic congestion, school capacity, parking, and quality of life at a community meeting April 17. The Christopher Companies, a real estate … Continued
Seven Corners residents raise traffic concerns at meeting on proposed townhouse project
Federal Hill, as seen from Arlington Boulevard. Residents of the Federal Hill townhouse community in Seven Corners raised concerns about traffic congestion at a community meeting April 3 on a proposal for 40 new townhouses next door at 6060 Arlington Blvd. The property, currently occupied by a medical building, is only accessible via a narrow … Continued
Lakeside Plaza condo owners oppose expansion of townhouse community
The layout of the Ambrose Hills community. Lakeside Plaza is at the end of the cul de sac on Powell Lane. [Stanley Martin] The development of the Ambrose Hills townhouse community on Columbia Pike is causing some headaches for residents of the high-rise Lakeside Plaza Condominium. Marty Bernstein and Janice Siegel of the Lakeside Plaza … Continued
Neighborhood History Project seeks photos and stories from the past
The organizers of Fairfax County’s commemoration of its 275th anniversary this year have launched the Neighborhood History Project to collect information about the founding of local communities, civic associations, and neighborhoods. When Fairfax County was created in 1742, the mostly rural population was about 4,125. Today, more than 1.1 million people live in this urban … Continued