March 6, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Tag: revitalization

Planning Commission defers decision on Merrifield development

#housing, #Inova, #land use, #Merrifield, #Planning Commission, #redevelopment, #revitalization

Merrifield Suburban Center Task Force Chair Charlie Hall speaks at the Planning Commission hearing. After a lengthy hearing on a proposed plan amendment to allow extensive development at the Inova site on Gallows Road and at Fairview Park, the Fairfax County Planning Commission deferred a decision to Sept. 19. The proposal, agreed to by county … Continued

County launches Made in Fairfax network

#industry, #revitalization
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Fairfax County is launching a “Made in Fairfax” network for small-scale production businesses, such as apparel, woodworking, metalworking, breweries, and food producers. The network would help owners of these businesses build connections among one another, launch events to promote local businesses and products, create logos and branding campaigns, and provide input to the county on … Continued

Supervisors clear the way for Lincolnia redevelopment

#Board of Supervisors, #land use, #Lincolnia, #redevelopment, #revitalization
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The Lincolnia CBC. The Board of Supervisors on July 16 unanimously approved an amendment to the county’s Comprehensive Plan that establishes a framework for redevelopment in Lincolnia’s Community Business Center (CBC). The amendment would facilitate plans by HHH Properties Corp., the owner of the Plaza at Landmark shopping center, to transform the aging strip mall … Continued

Planning Commission approves Lincolnia plan

#housing, #land use, #Lincolnia, #Planning Commission, #redevelopment, #revitalization
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The Morningside Apartments, an affordable community in Lincolnia. The Fairfax County Planning Commission approved a comprehensive plan amendment July 10 that sets a framework for the future development of a town center in Lincolnia. The Planning Commission held a hearing on Phase 3 of the Lincolnia Planning District Study last week but delayed a final … Continued

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