First let me note that transit-oriented development can generate significant tax benefits for Fairfax as demonstrated by the Arlington experience. Arlington’s two Metro corridors occupy just 11 percent of their land and generate something like 50% of their property tax base, generating revenues that have supported improvements in neighborhoods across Arlington — recreation centers, traffic calming, parks and schools.
Category: Fairfax County
Fairfax County: Recommendation against mandate for 36 foot wide streets in residential neighborhoods
Fairfax County is becoming a leader in addressing the challenges created by the patterns of suburban development through transit-oriented development, commercial corridor revitalization, affordable housing, stormwater, and reform to parking policies. We believe that Fairfax County can also join places like Charlotte, North Carolina, in addressing the design flaws and safety risks inherent in overly wide suburban streets. Therefore, we are concerned about and recommend strongly against the proposal to mandate a standard width of 36 feet for new suburban streets in the county.
Map: Help Shape the Future of Fairfax
A map depicting opportunities for revitalization, transit and development in Fairfax.
Future of Fairfax Forum and Fundraiser
Presentation by Jeff Speck, Consultant, Former Director of Design at the National Endowment for the Arts, co-author of Suburban Nation and the Smart Growth Manual
Presenation by Shyam Kannan, Principal and Director of Economic Development at Robert Charles Lesser & Company (RCLCO)
Route 1/Richmond Highway Corridor Forum in Fairfax
Presentation by Bill Hudnut, former mayor of Indianapolis
Presentation by Yolanda Takesian, Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Presentation by David Kitchens, Cooper Carry Architecture (not available)
Fairfax County: Comments on the Draft Tysons Corner Comprehensive Plan
Bus Rapid Transit for I-66 and I-95 should not be “post-2020” but accelerated to be complete by 2020 at the latest. This is particularly true given the recent award of Bus Priority Corridor funding by the federal government and the strong bi-partisan interest in I-66 BRT.
Fairfax County: Draft Plan for Tysons Corner Redesign
Fairfax County is in the midst of an evolution, where the focus for future growth will of necessity be transit stations and commercial corridors. Places that will evolve into mixed-use, mixed-income, walkable, bikeable and transit oriented communities. This is the best way to protect suburban neighborhoods, to accommodate population growth and changing demographics (including downsizing empty nesters and retirees), to address traffic, and maximize the energy efficiency and competitiveness of the county. We hope that the experience from the Tysons Corner process will result in new and enhanced public planning processes, and multidisciplinary staff teams for re-planning the commercial corridors of the county.
The Redesign of Tysons Corner: Streets, Buildings, and Public Spaces
Learn about the necessary ingredients to successful neighborhood design.
Citizens Campaign for a Green and Sustainable Urban Future for Tysons Corner
A group of citizens and conservation groups launched a campaign today in support of a green and sustainable urban future for Tysons Corner. Coordinated by John Byrne, a long-time Fairfax conservation leader, the group has crafted a platform laying out a vision and detailed goals for a sustainable Tysons Corner. The platform is designed to influence the crafting of the new comprehensive plan by the Tysons Corner Task Force, Planning Commission, and Fairfax Board of Supervisors.
Fairfax County: Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Large Retail Sales Establishments
The Coalition supports the staff and Planning Commission recommendations to amend the zoning ordinance as outlined in the report. Bringing retail store proposals greater than 80,000 square feet under County special exception helps ensure these projects reflect comprehensive planning, transportation and environmental measures, thus better contributing to the public health and welfare. This allows large retailers to better contribute to the community they serve in partnership, while enhancing the economic viability of the stores themselves.