Tag: urban_planning
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Arlington County Fair Marks 50th Anniversary with New Features
Arlington County Fair celebrates 50 years with a new D.C. Sports Zone and free shuttle service. The county also seeks feedback on transportation plans and hosts various community engagement events.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentSportSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsTransportationEducationEnvironmentMilitary Arlington County FairArlington VirginiaCommunity EventsD.C. Sports ZoneUrban PlanningDiversityInside Arlington
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Fairfax County Seeks Community Input on Accessory Living Unit Zoning Updates
Fairfax County invites residents to provide feedback on proposed zoning changes for Accessory Living Units (ALUs). A new toolkit is available to guide neighborhood discussions, with comments due by September 28.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthState GovernmentsReal EstateEnvironmentTransportationEducationEconomy Fairfax CountyAccessory Living UnitsZoning RegulationsCommunity EngagementUrban PlanningHousingFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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Arlington County Board Approves Major Developments, Bans Gas Leaf Blowers, Adopts $4.9 Billion CIP
The Arlington County Board approved significant mixed-use developments, adopted a $4.9 billion Capital Improvement Plan, and banned gas-powered leaf blowers effective 2029, alongside setting 2026 bond referenda for voter approval.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthGeneral PoliticsEconomyReal EstateEnvironmentTransportation Arlington County BoardCapital Improvement PlanResidential DevelopmentGas-powered Leaf BlowersBond ReferendaUrban PlanningEnvironmental PolicyArlington County Government
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Fairfax City Announces Summer Events, Infrastructure Upgrades, and Future Planning Initiatives
Fairfax City announces a busy schedule including summer concerts, sidewalk maintenance, and a children's concert. The City Council also approved a special election for a potential sales tax to fund schools and transportation.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEducationEnvironmentTransportation Fairfax CityCommunity EventsConcertsCity CouncilUrban PlanningSales TaxArts GrantsCity of Fairfax
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Fairfax County Adopts Lorton Comprehensive Plan Updates
Fairfax County has adopted Comprehensive Plan Updates for Lorton, completing the Lorton Core Study. The plan features a mixed-use core, activity nodes, multimodal mobility, and a reimagined Lorton Road, following extensive community input.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessWeatherState GovernmentsEconomyReal EstateEnvironmentSocial Issues Fairfax CountyLortonComprehensive PlanUrban PlanningCommunity DevelopmentMixed-useMultimodal MobilityFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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Arlington County Board to Address Major Development, Infrastructure, and Environmental Initiatives in July Meetings
The Arlington County Board will convene in July 2026 to consider significant proposals, including two large mixed-use developments, a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, a $4.3 billion Capital Improvement Plan, and a $182.3 million bond referenda for voter approval.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyReal EstateEnvironmentTransportationEducation Arlington CountyCounty BoardCapital Improvement PlanMixed-use DevelopmentLeaf Blower BanBond ReferendaUrban PlanningArlington County Government
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Fairfax County Reports Housing Growth and Value Increase in 2025 Demographics Report
Fairfax County's 2025 Demographics Report reveals significant housing growth and a 6% rise in median market value for owned homes. The data informs county planning and budgeting, alongside a new Zero Waste Ambassador Program.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSportGeneral PoliticsEconomyReal EstateSocial IssuesEnvironmentTransportation Fairfax CountyDemographicsHousingProperty ValueUrban PlanningWaste ManagementEnvironmental StewardshipFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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Fairfax County Updates Reston Snapshots with New Affordable Housing Data
Fairfax County's Reston Snapshots platform has been updated with new data, including an Affordable Housing Hub. This GIS-based tool offers public access to land use, transportation, and development trends in Reston's Transit Station Areas, reflecting the Comprehensive Plan's vision.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsReal EstateComputers and InternetSocial IssuesTransportation Fairfax CountyAffordable HousingLand UseUrban PlanningGISTransit Station AreasFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA
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New Long-Range Plan Adopted for Centreville's Future
Fairfax County's Board of Supervisors adopted a new long-range plan for Centreville, the first update in over 25 years. It focuses on mixed-use development, mobility, housing, and community spaces, reflecting resident priorities for future growth.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementHealthState GovernmentsReal EstateSocial IssuesEnergy Fairfax CountyCentrevilleUrban PlanningCommunity DevelopmentHousing DevelopmentMobility ImprovementsLand UseFairfax County GovernmentVirginiaVA