Mosaic District. Photo: Sonya Breehey
Growth and development in Fairfax County should be focused in already established areas close to jobs and services – such as at our Metro stations and through transformation of our shopping centers and surface parking lots – with access to nearby parks and trails. Creating inclusive, vibrant communities like this reduces the amount we have to drive, strengthens our connections and economy, improves our health, and is better for our environment. Combined with land conservation tools, they also help preserve our rural farms, forests, and natural areas.
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CSG Testimony in support of Accessory Living Units in Fairfax County
Oct. 29, 2026Fairfax County Planning Commission12000 Government Center PkwyFairfax, VA 22035 Good evening, Fairfax County Planning Commissioners. My name is Becca Dedert, and I serve as the Virginia Housing Advocacy Specialist with the Coalition for Smarter Growth. CSG advocates for walkable, transit-oriented communities as the most sustainable way for our
Final opportunities to support Accessory Living Units in Fairfax County!
Detached Mother-in-law suite, courtesy of the Sightline Housing Solutions Photo Library, CC BY 2.0 (cropped) Time is running out - our window is closing to make Accessory Living Units a real housing solution for Fairfax County. While the most recent staff recommendations include some big wins, the county is still
ACTION ALERT: Don’t forget to support accessory dwellings today!
Fairfax County is in the final stretch of updating its Accessory Living Unit (ALU) regulations, and the county needs to hear from supporters before making their final decisions.
ACTION ALERT: The time is near for ALUs – we need you!
Fairfax County recently released proposed changes to its Accessory Living Unit (ALU) regulations. While heading in the right direction, they still don’t go far enough.
Make accessory dwellings a real housing solution for Fairfax County!
Fairfax County's current rules are far too restrictive to be effective – this is a chance to revise these standards and make ALUs a real tool to help address our housing shortage.
