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Sully District supervisor hopes vision for Centreville includes more housing options

Published February 10, 2026 at 11:45AM

Sully District Supervisor Kathy Smith speaks at the 2026 State of Centreville (staff photo by Emily Leayman)

As Fairfax County officials prepare recommendations for Centreville’s future for review, one supervisor hopes to see a focus on options for boosting housing.

Fairfax County is updating its Centreville comprehensive plan, a long-term land use guide for the community’s core to complement the zoning ordinance. The Centreville plan amendment was one topic Sully District Supervisor Kathy Smith (D) addressed in remarks at the 2026 State of Centreville hosted by the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce on Friday (Feb. 6).

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Overhaul proposed for 51-year-old gas station in Franconia

By James Cullum

Published December 23, 2025 at 8:30AM

BP Service Station at 6201 Franconia Road (via Google Maps)

A gas station that has been serving Franconia for more than 50 years is due for an update, its owner says.

According to an application recently submitted to the Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning, the Merrifield-based Petroleum Marketing Group (PMG) is looking to replace the existing BP Service Station at 6201 Franconia Road with a 4,650-square-foot convenience store and five fuel pumps (10 fueling positions) under a canopy.

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Herndon hotel owner requests plan change to allow conversion into housing

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 11, 2025 at 8:30AM

Hyatt House in Herndon (via Google Maps)

The owner of Herndon’s Hyatt House appears ready to move forward with a potential redevelopment, but it may have to wait a little longer for any changes to be considered.

New York-based developer Widewaters has asked the Town of Herndon to amend its comprehensive plan for the hotel site at 467 Herndon Parkway to allow housing as “a viable near term redevelopment option,” according to the submitted request.

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County board opens door for more housing north of Innovation Center Metro

By Angela Woolsey

Published December 5, 2025 at 9:15AM | Updated December 8, 2025 at 10:12AM

Stout and Teague's concept plan for a housing development at 2140 Rock Hill Road in Herndon (via Hord Coplan Macht/Fairfax County)

A developer that has been angling to build on a sliver of mostly vacant land north of the Innovation Center Metro station for two decades took a step closer to realizing its goal last month.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a comprehensive plan amendment at its Nov. 18 meeting that will allow residential development on three parcels at 2140 Rock Hill Road in Herndon, paving the way for a project proposed by commercial real estate firm Stout & Teague.

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Fairfax County taps new homeless shelter operators, begins planning for future

By Angela Woolsey

Published November 20, 2025 at 10:00AM

The entrance to Bailey's Shelter and Supportive Housing in Bailey's Crossroads (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Fairfax County has identified new operators for three of its homeless shelters after cutting ties with New Hope Housing in September.

The Fairfax City-based nonprofit Shelter House has taken over the Eleanor Kennedy Shelter (9155 Richmond Highway) in Fort Belvoir as well as Mondloch House and Place, an emergency shelter and permanent supportive housing site (3510 Lockheed Blvd) in Groveton.

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Townhome development proposed to replace single-family houses in Woodlawn

By James Cullum

Published November 12, 2025 at 2:45PM

Bird's eye view of the Mount Vernon Gateway townhouse proposal (via Fairfax County)

A developer is looking to replace more than a dozen single-family houses in Woodlawn with new townhouses.

Applicant K. Hovnanian at Mount Vernon Gateway submitted the proposal to Fairfax County on Oct. 28 for 66 single family attached townhomes and 78 stacked townhomes on the 7.5-acre property at 8115 Janna Lee Avenue.

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County launches update of 20-year plan for Franconia-Springfield area

By Angela Woolsey

Published October 6, 2025 at 11:45AM | Updated October 7, 2025 at 9:47AM

A gateway sign for Springfield on the Old Keene Mill Road pedestrian bridge (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Fairfax County is revisiting its vision for downtown Springfield in the hopes of adapting it to a new era.

The county’s Department of Planning and Development will formally kick off its Franconia-Springfield Planning Study with a virtual community meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. Interested members of the public must register to receive a link to the Zoom meeting.

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Herndon hires consultant to develop 2050 vision, economic development strategy

By Scott McCaffrey

Published September 25, 2025 at 10:00AM

Town of Herndon government offices (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

The Town of Herndon is moving forward with an update of its comprehensive plan.

Herndon Town Council members on Sept. 23 approved a consulting contract worth nearly $1.2 million to help guide upcoming planning and economic development initiatives.

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Falls Church leaders aim to collaborate with Fairfax on Beyer redevelopment

By Scott McCaffrey

Published September 18, 2025 at 9:15AM

Beyer site concept plan (via Fairfax County)

Falls Church city officials are hoping for a collaborative effort with their Fairfax County colleagues as redevelopment takes place in the Gordon Road Triangle straddling the two communities.

“We have demonstrated we can work well with Fairfax County,” Falls Church Vice Mayor Debora Schantz-Hiscott said as city leaders on Sept. 15 began planning for the 20-acre parcel located within the locality’s borders.

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Fairfax County to update vision for aging Mount Vernon facilities

By Angela Woolsey

Published September 4, 2025 at 9:15AM

Mount Vernon Government Center (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Time is running out to weigh in early on the future of Fairfax County’s Mount Vernon District facilities.

County staff and Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck’s office are soliciting input on potential improvements to the governmental center, fire and police stations, and public library through a community survey that’s scheduled to close after tomorrow (Friday).