June 13, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Tag: redevelopment

Christopher Land proposal for 55+ community deferred indefinitely by Planning Commission

#housing, #land use, #Planning Commission, #redevelopment, #seniors, #zoning
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The site of a proposed independent living community along Gallows Road. The Fairfax County Planning Commission on Feb. 13 deferred indefinitely a decision on Christopher Land LLCā€™s application for a zoning special exception to allow a 72-unit housing development targeted to the 55+ population on Gallows Road. Thatā€™s a huge victory for nearby residents who … Continued

Is Chick-fil-A a good fit for central Annandale?

#businesses, #land use, #redevelopment, #restaurants, #revitalization, #zoning
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The Chick-fil-A on Arlington Boulevard in Seven Corners doesn’t have a drive-through.  The proposed Chick-fil-A for central Annandale would have dual drive-through lanes and outdoor seating, according to the zoning special exception application submitted to the Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning by Sheri Akin of McGuire Woods, the agent for the company. The … Continued

Planning Commission delays decision on Gallows Road development

#aging, #community organizations, #housing, #land use, #Planning Commission, #redevelopment, #seniors
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The site proposed for Woodburn Manor, as seen from Libeau Lane.  The Fairfax County Planning Commission delayed a decision until Jan. 30 on an application for a special exception from Christopher Land to develop a large age-restricted community on Gallows Road. The proposed Woodburn Manor project would consist of 72 housing units, including 12 single-family … Continued

2018: The year in review

#land use, #redevelopment, #restaurants
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The story about Kmart closing got the most hits this year. Hereā€™s a look back at some of the stories we published in 2018: January  Justice High School students select Wolves as the school mascot. Krugerā€™s Antiques Plus on Little River Turnpike, an Annandale institution for 39 years, is forced to close. The Jefferson Fire … Continued

Erickson Living proposes 1,225-unit senior community on Braddock Road

#Braddock District, #housing, #land use, #redevelopment, #seniors, #zoning
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A site plan for the Erickson Living senior housing development. Braddock road is along the top edge. The affordable housing building is on the upper left-hand corner, and the recreation building is on the right. More details emerged at a community meeting company Dec. 17 on the huge senior housing project proposed by Erickson Living … Continued

Inova development would worsen Gallows Road traffic

#Inova, #land use, #Merrifield, #Providence District, #redevelopment
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A Providence District task force considers major development proposals.  Traffic is already horrible on Gallows Road and will become much worse if thereā€™s a lot of new development on the Inova campus on the site of the former ExxonMobil headquarters. Thatā€™s the consensus of members of the Merrifield Suburban Center Study Task Force who shared … Continued

Land use committee rejects 55+ housing project on Gallows Road

#housing, #land use, #neighborhood groups, #redevelopment, #seniors, #zoning
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Neighbors say high-density development would be incompatible with the surrounding area.   The Mason District Land Use Committee voted Nov. 27 to not recommend approval of Woodburn Manor, a 72-unit 55+ housing development proposed for Gallows Road between Libeau Lane and the Raintree condominium. The dozens of opponents of the proposal who packed the MDLUC meeting … Continued

Every bit of unused land doesn’t need to be developed: Conservation Trust offers an alternative

#community organizations, #environment, #land use, #nature, #redevelopment
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By Alan Rowsome, executive director of the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust.  As residents of Northern Virginia, weā€™re witnessing our communities develop rapidly with an influx of new businesses that are soon to call this region home. There are many positives to living and working in such a thriving area, but it is also crucial that … Continued

Sediment problems at Inova construction site not resolved, volunteer charges

#community organizations, #environment, #Inova, #redevelopment, #stormwater
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Sediment found in a stream washed downstream from the Inova construction site. [Kris Unger] While Fairfax County officials insist controls put into place at the construction site for the Inova Center for Personalized Health on Gallows road are keeping sediment out of a Holmes Run tributary, environmental activists say the problem has not been adequately … Continued