Another bundle of houses is on the path to development in McNair near Herndon. The Fairfax County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a plan on Wednesday (Feb. 7) to build 48 stacked townhouses at the northwest intersection of Coppermine and Centreville Road potentially revitalizing a swath of land near Dulles International Airport that
The roll-top observatory at Turner Farm Park (courtesy Fairfax County Park Authority) An effort to preserve dark skies in Great Falls recently got a vote of support from the Fairfax County Planning Commission amidst contention within the community. At a heated Oct. 18 meeting, the commission unanimously recommended approval of regulations to preserve dark skies
Mars Headquarters Expansion Plan In McLean Recommended For Approval - McLean, VA - The Fairfax County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of Mars Inc.'s application to expand its headquarters in McLean.
The renovation and expansion of Dranesville Elementary School is slated to begin next year despite some lingering concerns. The Fairfax County Planning Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday (Oct. 4) to approve a nearly 44,000-square-foot addition to the school at 1515 Powells Tavern Place in Herndon. But the vote came as some commissioners questioned the
Growth in Fairfax County is focused in Tysons, the Dulles Suburban Center and other mixed-use areas. In addition, growth in multifamily housing units outpaced growth in single-family housing between 2010 and 2023, and office space continues to lead the way in non-residential development potential, county staff said in a presentation at the Fairfax County Planning