Tag: redevelopment
Supervisors approve huge complex for seniors
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on July 16 approved Erickson Living’s proposal for a huge housing development and continuing care facility for seniors on a 79-acre property on Braddock Road. The project, located on the site of the former Northern Virginia Training Center, would include 1,050 independent living units and 175 assisted … Continued
Supervisors clear the way for Lincolnia redevelopment
The Lincolnia CBC. The Board of Supervisors on July 16 unanimously approved an amendment to the county’s Comprehensive Plan that establishes a framework for redevelopment in Lincolnia’s Community Business Center (CBC). The amendment would facilitate plans by HHH Properties Corp., the owner of the Plaza at Landmark shopping center, to transform the aging strip mall … Continued
Bolivian shop opens in Annandale
Bol Market, a new shop selling products from Bolivia, opened July 6 in the former Annandale Hardware storefront at 4711 Backlick Road in Annandale. Bol Market offers handicrafts; food, such as giant popcorn; DVDs; spices; clothing; and incense for church. Cristian Montecinos The store doesn’t have a complete inventory yet, and air conditioning will be … Continued
New environmental group will advocate for protection of Holmes Run waterway
Holmes Run overflowed its banks after torrential rains July 8. [Photos by Kris Unger] A newly formed organization, Friends of Holmes Run, plans to keep an eye on development at the Inova site on Gallows Road, at Fairview Parkway in Merrifield, and other sites near the Holmes Run waterway. “We are concerned about human impacts … Continued
Planning Commission approves Lincolnia plan
The Morningside Apartments, an affordable community in Lincolnia. The Fairfax County Planning Commission approved a comprehensive plan amendment July 10 that sets a framework for the future development of a town center in Lincolnia. The Planning Commission held a hearing on Phase 3 of the Lincolnia Planning District Study last week but delayed a final … Continued
Seven Corners Shoppers will close Sept. 1
The Shoppers at Seven Corners. The Shoppers grocery store in the Seven Corners shopping center will close Sept. 1, the Washington Business Journal reports. That store, at 6360 Seven Corners Center, has been sold to Giant, which will begin a $750,000 renovation later in September. It’s one of several stores in the Shoppers chain that … Continued
Planning Commission defers decision on Lincolnia
The Plaza at Landmark on Little River Turnpike. Members of the Fairfax County Planning Commission expressed some concerns about the final report on Phase 3 of the Lincolnia Planning District Study, which was presented at a hearing June 26. Specifically, commissioners said the plan should have stronger language on affordable housing and questioned why the … Continued
Planning Commission endorses huge senior housing project on Braddock Road
An illustration of the entrance of one of the Erickson buildings planned for Braddock Road. The Fairfax County Planning Commission on June 26 recommended approval of a massive senior housing development to be built by Erickson Living on Braddock Road on the site of the former Northern Virginia Training Center. The Board of Supervisors hearing on the … Continued
Denny’s will open next month
A new Denny’s restaurant is expected to open at 5501 Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads on July 15. It will be just the third Denny’s in Fairfax County. The others are on Lee Highway in Fairfax and Richmond Highway in Alexandria. Denny’s features standard American fare, such as “Signature Slam” hearty breakfasts, burgers, sandwiches, steaks, … Continued
Construction well under way on live/work building in Bailey’s Crossroads
The main entrance to Mission Lofts is on S. Carlin Springs Road. The first units at Mission Lofts, the office building conversion project with the innovative live/work concept at 5600 Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads, could be ready for the first tenants as early as November. The entire project should be completed in January, says … Continued
Model homes open at new Heritage development
Construction is well under way on the first phase of the Heritage townhouse community on Commons Avenue in Annandale. When completed, the community will consist of 67 homes on what had been a parking lot, 7-Eleven, and gas station between the Heritage shopping center and the Vistas of Annandale. The Board of Supervisors approved the … Continued
McKay accused of using position as supervisor to benefit from a land deal
Jeff McKay speaks at his campaign kickoff event in January. With just a few weeks until the June 11 Democratic primary, Jeff McKay, the Lee District supervisor who’s considered the frontrunner in the race for chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, has become embroiled in a controversy over allegations that he benefited from … Continued
Candidates for board of supervisor chair: experience vs. new blood
Tim Chapman and Alicia Plerhoples At a debate for chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, the only candidate currently on the board, Jeff McKay of the Lee District, mostly defended actions he pushed the board to take, while the other candidates said much more needs to be done. The debate was sponsored by … Continued
Lincolnia Task Force completes its work
Michael Burton (left) of the Fairfax County Planning Department, speaks to the Lincolnia task force. The Lincolnia Planning District Study Task Force at its 19th and final meeting on April 29 signed off on a street grid plan for the “opportunity area” in the Lincolnia Community Business Center and approved an office building conversion project. … Continued
Hello Aldi, goodbye Safeway
There are going to be some grocery store changes Bailey’s Crossroads. Aldi will open in the former Babies R Us store at 5700 Columbia Pike, and the Safeway in the Crossroads Center at 5710 Columbia Pike is closing on June 25.