West Falls Church Forum
Creating a new walkable, bike-friendly, transit-oriented neighborhood May 5, 2021
Agenda • Welcome • West Falls Church/TSA Study Overview • West Falls Church Redevelopment Vision • Evan Goldman, EYA
• Question & Answers • Wrap-Up
Housekeeping • All participants should stay muted • Please enter questions in the chat box • Moderated Q&A following presentations • Presentations will be shared • Forum is being recorded
Coalition for Smarter Growth Our mission is to advocate for walkable, bikeable, inclusive, and transit-oriented communities as the most sustainable and equitable way for the Washington, DC region to grow and provide opportunities for all.
A better vision for West Falls Church
Overview • City of Falls Church project approved and under construction • Fairfax County - West Falls Church TSA Study • To develop comprehensive plan recommendations
• Community Task Force
• Started January 15, 2019 • Approved draft plan language 5-3 on April 20, 2021
• Scheduled:
• Community Meeting May 11 • Planning Commission Public Hearing June 16 • Board of Supervisors Public Hearing July 13
Draft Comp. Plan Amendment WMATA site .96 Floor to Area Ratio (FAR) 900 Dwelling units (Including 80 townhomes) 105,000-120,000 sq ft office 10,000-20,000 sq ft retail VA Tech 2.5 FAR 440 Dwelling units 181,000 sq ft Office 160,000 sq ft Institution
Draft Comp. Plan Amendment • Affordable and workforce housing (Approx. 140 units) • Open space and linear parks • Improved stormwater management, including green infrastructure
Draft Comp. Plan Amendment • Major transit area w/WFC metro station and future Rt. 7 BRT • Enhanced grid of streets • New Chestnut/Rt. 7/Commons Blvd Intersection • Parallel street (Commons Blvd) to Haycock Road • Focus on pedestrian and bicycle improvements • Improved connectivity to neighborhoods surrounding the Transit Station Area • Wider walkways along primary pedestrian routes • Bicycle facilities throughout development • Street trees and pedestrian scale lighting • West Falls Church Active Transportation Plan
Wrap-Up/Next Steps • Speak up to show support: Ø Fairfax County Virtual Community Meeting • May 11, 2021 at 7pm
Ø Planning Commission Public Hearing – June 16 Ø Board of Supervisors Public Hearing – July 13
• Look for follow-up email with presentations and engagement opportunities • Contact me with questions: Ø Sonya Breehey sonya@smartergrowth.net