December 22, 2024
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Tag: revitalization

A sense of place promotes community pride, as well as redevelopment

#redevelopment, #revitalization

The street address of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology is 6560 Braddock Road, Alexandria, but, geographically, it can be considered to be in Annandale.  By Dan McKinnon There it was again. Another example in the press of how the strange historical, geographical, postal, and the other types of district constructs in place throughout Fairfax County … Continued

Supervisors consider financial incentives to promote economic revitalization

#Board of Supervisors, #redevelopment, #revitalization, #taxes
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Many commercial properties in Annandale are on small lots. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is considering a proposal to create “economic revitalization and redevelopment zones” in certain designated areas – including Annandale, Bailey’s Crossroads/Seven Corners, and Lincolnia – where developers could receive tax breaks and other incentives for redevelopment projects. At the board’s March … 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

New zoning rules encourage small-scale manufacturing in commercial buildings

#industry, #land use, #revitalization, #zoning

Vegan desserts made by GreenBerries, an example of a small-scale production company cited by Fairfax County as an appropriate use for an underutilized commercial property.  The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopted new zoning rules earlier this month that make it easier for entrepreneurs to launch small-scale manufacturing companies. The new rules encourage clean, quiet … Continued

Willie brings campaign for ‘mayor of Annan-tail’ to Taste of Annandale

#animals, #community events, #pets, #revitalization, #Taste of Annandale
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Willie With the Taste of Annandale happening just a little more than three weeks before Election Day, we’re expecting there will be some intense political campaigning going on at the Oct. 13 street festival. Joining the real candidates, will be Willie, a friendly pit bull mix, who’s running as mayor of “Annan-tail.” Willie will be … Continued

Public invited to meeting on urban design guidelines

#Bailey's Crossroads, #land use, #redevelopment, #revitalization

Design guidelines address outdoor features, such as the wide sidewalks, benches, planters, streetlights, building facades, and signage in the Mosaic District. The Fairfax County Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) is revising the urban design guidelines for areas designated as revitalization districts, such as Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads/Seven Corners. The public is invited to learn more … Continued