October 26, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Tag: redevelopment

Joseph’s Coat will close at the end of July

#businesses, #redevelopment, #shopping, #social services
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The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of Joseph’s Coat. Bethany House Executive Director Catherine Hassinger  is third from the left, next to Mason Supervisor Penny Gross. Joseph’s Coat, the thrift store that opened in central Annandale just over a year ago, will close by the end of July, confirmed Catherine Hassinger, executive director of Bethany … Continued

Transportation systems need to evolve to accommodate urbanization

#beltway, #Bulova, #bus, #land use, #redevelopment, #streetcars, #transportation

Rush hour on Route 50 in Falls Church. Fairfax County Supervisor Sharon Bulova’s “Evolution of Transportation” forum June 12 covered trends from way back—when Route 7 was an Indian trail—to the future, when we might be able to watch TV or nap while our cars drive themselves. The present state of transportation is a mess, … Continued

Korean community center task force has challenging agenda

#Koreans, #Recreation, #redevelopment, #social services

Plans to establish a Korean community center in Fairfax County are proceeding despite conflicts over leadership within the task force set up to organize the project.   The task force members include representatives of several Korean social service and business organizations. William Hwang, former president of the Korean American Association of Virginia, is serving as … Continued

Community meetings on East County Government Center to occur this summer

#Bailey's Crossroads, #East County Government Center, #housing, #real estate, #redevelopment, #social services, #transportation
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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

#land use, #neighborhood groups, #Planning Commission, #redevelopment

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

#businesses, #redevelopment
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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

#Board of Supervisors, #housing, #land use, #Mason District, #Planning Commission, #redevelopment, #zoning
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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