Tag: revitalization
Public invited to meeting on urban design guidelines
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
Taste of Annandale to feature ‘demonstration park’
The first “demonstration park” took place in June at the Annandale Fire Station. It had to be moved indoors due to heavy rain. [OCR] If you didn’t visit the “demonstration park” hosted by the Fairfax County Office of Community Revitalization (OCR) in June, you’ll get another chance at the Taste of Annandale. OCR is planning … Continued
Public input sought on new park for Annandale
Barbara Nugent, director of the Parks Services Division of the Fairfax County Park Authority, relaxes in a lawn chair while welcoming visitors to the demonstration park. Members of the Annandale community have a chance to offer their thoughts about what should happen in a new park under consideration for Annandale. The Fairfax County Office of … Continued
Public invited to check out demonstration park in Annandale this Sunday
An illustration of how movable chairs, tables, and plants can be used to create an urban park in Annandale. [Adam Wynn/ Fairfax County Park Authority] What do New York City, Los Angeles, and Annandale have in common? They are places where local governments are reclaiming underused urban spaces, such as parking lots, as parks. Fairfax … Continued