David Ross, senior partner of Atlantic Realty, seeking to develop the first phase of a new downtown City Center in Falls Church, told a joint work session of the F.C. City Council, Planning Commission and Economic Development Authority Monday that property he controls adjacent to the City Center site will […]
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Editoral: That Elusive `Critical Mass
“Critical mass” is being touted as the savior of the City of Falls Church. When it comes to discussions at City Hall of how the City’s aggressive redevelopment efforts will eventually deliver the desired results, the conventional wisdom has been that it will happen when “critical mass” shows up. In […]
New Office Building OK
Whirlwind of New Building Projects Greets City Hall Get ready for more Art Nouveau architecture in downtown Falls Church. An office building to fill four lots on the north side of the 800 block of West Broad Street in downtown Falls Church was given final site plan approval by […]
A Penny For Your Thoughts: The News of Greater Falls Church
Thanks, Nick, but no thanks. No offense to the City of Falls Church, but I don’t want to be Mayor! Last week’s editorial in the News-Press did just what editorials are supposed to do: encourage thought and debate. In case you missed it, the editorial suggested that the City of […]
6 Projects Bring F.C. $18.8 Million in Proffers
Six large-scale mixed use projects approved since September 2001 have brought $18.8 million in cash and cash-equivalent proffers to the City, in addition to the tax revenues they’ve generated, according to a report from the City’s Economic Development Director. All the proffers were voluntarily offered by the developers ahead of […]
Columbia Baptist’s Bumpy Ride at F.C. City Hall
Things might not have gotten off on the right foot for the Columbia Baptist Church representatives who came, with their ideas for development of a portion of their N. Washington St. property, to a joint work session of the Falls Church City Council and Planning Commission Monday night.
Columbia Baptist’s Bumpy Ride at F.C. City Hall
Things might not have gotten off on the right foot for the Columbia Baptist Church representatives who came, with their ideas for development of a portion of their N. Washington St. property, to a joint work session of the Falls Church City Council and Planning Commission Monday night.
Katrina Cottages Require Separate Lots in Falls Church
Lowe’s Hardware now has blueprints and supplies for 11 different floor plans of the so-called Katrina Cottages, for sale on its web site. But anyone who’s awaited this opportunity to add the newly-designed, 300-square foot or larger cottage to their backyard for grandma will be disappointed to learn that the […]
Consultant Tells F.C.:
A long-time consultant retained by the City of Falls Church to assist in devising strategies for its city center redevelopment raised eyebrows at City Hall last week when she remarked, “The time may come soon” for the City to “take over” space planned for a town center and “develop it.”
F.C. City Hall Concedes Big Condo-to-Rentals $ Impact
‘Revenue Neutral’ Revised to $185k Annual Tax Loss The conversion of 230 residential condominiums from “for sale” to “for rent” units in the large-scale Pearson Square project will impact Falls Church taxpayers, new documentation from the F.C. City Hall has confirmed.
