Tag: redevelopment
A proposed casino in Tysons – economic benefits vs. social ills
Supporters of a casino in Tysons spoke about the economic benefits from the tax revenue at a forum on Jan. 7 hosted by the Fairfax County NAACP. The lone panelist against a casino argued it would promote crime and other social ills and would not lead to economic growth. Earlier that day, Virginia Majority Leader … Continued
Shop owners facing displacement seek rent relief
The owners of long-time small businesses in an aging retail strip in Falls Church say they are being forced to close without being given sufficient time to plan for the future. Virginia Hospital Center plans to demolish the Graham Center retail strip on Arlington Boulevard at Graham Road and replace it with a medical facility. … Continued
RFP issued for affordable housing developer
The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority has issued a request for proposals for a developer to plan, design, construct, and operate affordable multifamily housing on a site it owns in Bailey’s Crossroads. The 2.93-acre property is located at 5827 Columbia Pike between Radley Acura and the nearly completed Alta Nova apartments. FCRHA wants to … Continued
Site-specific Plan Amendment process to start Jan. 13
The nomination process for site-specific plan amendments to Fairfax County’s Comprehensive Plan will start Jan. 13 and run through Feb. 13. The Comprehensive Plan is the guiding document for land use and development decisions and sets forth the community’s vision for the future. Site-specific amendments are generally submitted by developers, but anyone can propose a … Continued
Movie theater to open in Falls Church
A new upscale movie theater is opening this spring in the City of Falls Church. The seven-screen Paragon Theaters will be located at 112 Founders Row in a mixed-use building with multifamily housing, restaurants, and underground parking. Jared Comess, a vice president at Paragon Entertainment Holdings LLC, anticipates it will open the first week of … Continued
Childcare center proposed for South Street
The Gardner School has proposed building a childcare center at 6637 South Street next to Annandale Road in Falls Church.
Amazon Fresh to open by the end of the year
The Amazon Fresh grocery store is expected to open in Bailey’s Crossroads in December, according to a store manager.
Buyer sought for Annandale property
There is a lot of interest in the property for sale on Columbia Pike next to the Giant parking lot.
Developer sought for affordable housing in Bailey’s Crossroads
Fairfax County plans to issue a request for proposals by the end of 2024 seeking a developer to build affordable housing on Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads.
WestEnd redevelopment underway
The massive WestEnd development on the site of the former Landmark Mall is advancing.
Multifamily buildings proposed for Alexandria’s West End
Two apartment projects are in the works for Alexandria’s West End.
Construction underway on pickleball center
Construction has started on the Down the Line indoor pickleball center in the long-vacant Kid’s Choice building.
Koreans made Annandale unique
Community activist, business owner, and longtime Annandale resident Steve Lee talked about the history of Annandale’s Koreatown at a recent discussion session at George Mason Library.
Dunkin’ Donuts to open in August
Dunkin’ Donuts is expected to open on Columbia Pike in Annandale the first week of August,
Apartments approved for Landmark area
The Alexandria City Council on June 15 approved the development of multifamily housing in the Landmark area. Snell Properties plans to raze a five-story office building at 6101 Stevenson Ave. and replace it with a seven story, 271-unit multifamily building. The building will have one, two, and three-bedroom units; 248 will be market-rate, 23 will … Continued