Tag: redevelopment
Planning Commission approves Annandale plan amendment
The Fairfax County Planning Commission approved the Annandale plan amendment last night, establishing guidelines for future redevelopment and road improvements—with the goal of transforming Annandale into a pedestrian-friendly “urban village.” Both Janet Hall, the commissioner representing the Mason District, and Braddock Commissioner Suzanne Harsel called the plan “exciting.” The Board of Supervisors will consider the … Continued
Redevelopment for Tysons would make the area safer for walking
By James Moon Ever try to walk to Tysons Corner? Clark Tyler has, and he vividly remembers attempting to get to Tysons by foot from his nearby home. “It was the dumbest thing I ever did,” he says, describing his harrowing experience crossing roads in the Tysons area. Tyler, who chairs the Tysons Land … Continued
Inova proposes new development on Woodburn Road
The Inova Health System is planning to build a new hospital for women and two office buildings for physicians on property near its main campus on Gallows Road near Annandale. The Fairfax County Planning Commission will consider this proposal Wednesday evening, along with the plans to guide development in Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads. The new … Continued
Annandale Plan Amendment proposing widening Little River Turnpike
The Fairfax County Planning Commission will consider an amendment to the Annandale Plan next week that includes a proposal to widen Little River Turnpike through the commercial center of the community. The Annandale Plan Amendment will be discussed at a public hearing, which also covers plan amendments allowing for a new medical facility adjacent to Inova … Continued
Foster Bank opens in Safeway shopping center
Annandale came a bit closer to being a financial center for the region with the opening of a Foster Bank branch June 1. Foster Bank was established in Chicago in 1989 by a group of Korean-Americans. It has seven branches in Chicago and a loan production office in Atlanta. The Annandale bank, between the Miso … Continued
Annandale is more than a zip code: Dan McKinnon reflects on his vision for creating a “sense of place”
Annandale booster Dan McKinnon, chair of the Annandale Central Business District Planning Committee, has done more than just about anybody to promote positive change for Annandale. His goal: to transform Annandale, an unincorporated suburban community in Fairfax County, into a “hometown” with “a sense of place.” The revitalization efforts are focusing on the commercial center … Continued
Community meeting scheduled on Annandale redevelopment plan
The Fairfax County Office of Community Revitalization and Reinvestment is seeking community input on proposed changes to the comprehensive plan for the Annandale Community Business Center. Local residents are encouraged to attend a meeting Thursday, April 29, 7-9 p.m., at the Annandale High School auditorium. The proposed plan would transform Annandale into a pedestrian-friendly “urban … Continued