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

Residents complain about assisted living/group home planned for Trammell Road

The building under construction at 7816 Trammell Road. Residents of Lafayette Village upset about an assisted living/group home under construction in their neighborhood got a chance to air their concerns directly to the developer, Allen Wong, at the community’s HOA board meeting Nov. 21. Wong, the owner of a property at 7816 Trammell Road in … Continued

Neighbors demand hearing on Annandale home under construction for the elderly

7816 Trammell Road Residents of Lafayette Village and nearby neighborhoods in Annandale are concerned that a residence for the elderly under construction at 7816 Trammell Road failed to go through the proper approval process. Donna Jacobson, the president of the Lafayette Village Community Association, believes the project should be subject to a special exception zoning … Continued

County officials are prioritizing development over community involvement

The huge Reston Crossing development was approved by the Board of Supervisors in June. The following piece by Terry Maynard was originally published in the Reston 20/20 blog July 30.  While this piece focuses on Reston, it describes ongoing efforts by Fairfax County officials to facilitate redevelopment countywide by minimizing community involvement. We believe residents of … Continued

McKay accused of using position as supervisor to benefit from a land deal

Jeff McKay speaks at his campaign kickoff event in January. With just a few weeks until the June 11 Democratic primary, Jeff McKay, the Lee District supervisor who’s considered the frontrunner in the race for chair of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, has become embroiled in a controversy over allegations that he benefited from … Continued

Christopher Land proposal for 55+ community deferred indefinitely by Planning Commission

The site of a proposed independent living community along Gallows Road. The Fairfax County Planning Commission on Feb. 13 deferred indefinitely a decision on Christopher Land LLC’s application for a zoning special exception to allow a 72-unit housing development targeted to the 55+ population on Gallows Road. That’s a huge victory for nearby residents who … Continued

Is Chick-fil-A a good fit for central Annandale?

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

Erickson Living proposes 1,225-unit senior community on Braddock Road

A site plan for the Erickson Living senior housing development. Braddock road is along the top edge. The affordable housing building is on the upper left-hand corner, and the recreation building is on the right. More details emerged at a community meeting company Dec. 17 on the huge senior housing project proposed by Erickson Living … Continued