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

Community meetings on East County Government Center to occur this summer

The proposed site for the East County Government Center now houses the temporary Bailey’s Crossroads Fire Station. When public outreach meetings on a proposal for county office building and apartments on Moncure Avenue in Bailey’s Crossroads happen this summer, the potential impact on school overcrowding and traffic are expected to be major concerns. The project … Continued

More public involvement urged for Fairfax Forward

The shopping center on Annandale Road being developed by Bill Page Honda. Fairfax County Planning and Zoning Department (DPZ) staff have agreed to strengthen provisions on community involvement and public outreach in Fairfax Forward, the proposed plan for overhauling the way changes are made in the county’s land use policy. The county, however, is not … Continued

Annandale Walgreens to open this fall

The new Walgreens under construction between Little River Turnpike, Columbia Pike, and Backlick Road is scheduled to open this fall. The 12,878-square foot building will have a drive-through pharmacy, and about 20 to 25 employees, said Walgreens spokesperson Robert  Elfinger. Even before it opens, Walgreens is showing an interest in the community. There are tentative … Continued

More citizen involvement urged in Fairfax County planning process

Fifteen houses are being built on this property on Backlick Road in Annandale, despite neighborhood opposition. The new Fairfax County land use planning process known as Fairfax Forward could lead to more strategic thinking about development, but only if the plan is revised to strengthen provisions on citizen involvement. That’s the view of  Providence District … Continued

Seven Corners Task Force urged to consider need for new schools

Students head into Bailey’s Elementary School. Schools are “change agents” that can spur community revitalization and business investment, Dan Parris, Fairfax County Public Schools assistant superintendent for Cluster 3, told the Seven Corners Land Use and Transportation Task Force April 9. Parris urged the task force to incorporate new school facilities into the revitalization plan … Continued

Mason Land Use Committee defers action on Peace Valley Lane infill project

  The Peace Valley Lane site, with Ravenwood Park houses in the background. People who live near a proposed infill development on Peace Valley Lane in Seven Corners are cautiously optimistic after a Mason District Land Use Committee (MDLUC) meeting March 26.   Will Collins of the Concordia development company is requesting a 1.89-acre site … Continued

Seven Corners working groups present reports to Land Use Task Force

Route 50 as seen from the pedestrian bridge. The short-term working groups addressing connectivity and quality of life issues presented their recommendations to the Seven Corners Land Use and Transportation Task Force March 12. The Connectivity Working Group focused on short-improvements to make the Seven Corners area easier to navigate by pedestrians and bicyclists. Rick … Continued