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Legal issues, staff review could delay ‘ambitious’ rewrite of Reston’s comprehensive plan

Published October 11, 2022 at 10:15AM

The area surrounding te Reston Town Center Metro station is slated for more activity and development (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

A major rewrite of Reston’s central planning document — the Reston Comprehensive Plan — could take additional time for review due to pending legal issues and concerns flagged by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.

At the board’s land use policy meeting last week, county staff noted that the update to the plan — which was led by a 31-member task force over the last two years — contains language that is at odds with some countywide policies. The county’s attorneys office is reviewing the draft, which was written by the task force, for legal issues.

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Built for WWII veterans, Jefferson Manor neighborhood celebrates 75th anniversary this weekend

By Matt Blitz

Published September 30, 2022 at 3:00PM | Updated September 30, 2022 at 11:31PM

Jefferson Manor neighborhood in Alexandria (staff photo by Matt Blitz)

One of the oldest neighborhoods in southeastern Fairfax County is holding its birthday party this weekend, despite the likelihood of rain.

Jefferson Manor near Groveton is celebrating its 75th birthday tomorrow (Saturday) with a block party that will include food trucks, music, beer, a kids’ zone area, and a magician. Franconia District Supervisor Rodney Lusk and Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay are both expected to attend.

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County leaders seek more sidewalks linking to Huntley Meadows Park

By Matt Blitz

Published August 5, 2022 at 9:30AM | Updated December 9, 2022 at 2:00PM

The entrance from Lockheed Blvd leading into Huntley Meadows Park (via Google Maps)

More sidewalks might be coming to Lockheed Blvd near Hybla Valley in an effort to create a better, safer connection to Huntley Meadows Park.

Franconia District Supervisor Rodney Lusk and Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay introduced a board matter on Tuesday (Aug. 2) calling for a portion of the leftover fiscal year 2022 budget to be used to fill a gap of about 1,500 feet of sidewalk on Lockheed Blvd leading up to the county-operated park.

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Morning Notes

By FFXnow.com

Published July 13, 2022 at 7:30AM

A rainbow at sunset over Reston Town Center (photo by Beth Allgaier)

Police Uses of Force Prompt Town Hall — Franconia District Supervisor Rodney Lusk’s office will host a virtual town hall on July 21 to discuss recent use-of-force incidents by Fairfax County police officers. Lusk, who chairs the Board of Supervisors’ public safety committee, said he shares community concerns “about both the nature of these incidents, as well as the frequency at which they are occurring.” [Rodney Lusk/Twitter]

Possible Reston Arts Center Delayed — Reston Town Center developer Boston Properties got approval to extend the deadline for when Fairfax County has to decide whether to build a new performing arts center by six months. A proffer agreement for the next phase of the center’s development allows the county to require an arts center or a park on the site along Sunset Hills Road. [Patch]

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Fairfax County adopts new names for Lee District and recently opened community center

By Brandi Bottalico

Published June 29, 2022 at 3:45PM

Hybla Valley Community Center (screenshot via Fairfax County)

Lee District has officially been consigned to the history books.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed yesterday (Tuesday) to adopt Franconia District as the new moniker for the magisterial district that represents portions of Springfield, Franconia, Kingstowne, and Hybla Valley.

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Lee District Supervisor Rodney Lusk launches 2023 reelection bid

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 28, 2022 at 9:30AM | Updated December 9, 2022 at 1:42PM

Lee District Supervisor Rodney Lusk plans to run for reelection in 2023 (courtesy Friends of Rodney Lusk)

The 2022 general election is still almost five months away, but at least one Fairfax County supervisor already has his eyes on 2023.

Lee District Supervisor Rodney Lusk announced yesterday (Monday) that he will seek a second term in the office, though it may bear a different name by the time voters hit the polls.

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Supervisor to recommend renaming Lee District to Franconia District

By Matt Blitz

Published June 27, 2022 at 11:45AM

Lusk takes part in a ceremony celebrating WISH (Photo via Fairfax County government)

Supervisor Rodney Lusk will recommend renaming “Lee District” to “Franconia District” at the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors’ meeting tomorrow (Tuesday).

“The time has come to change the name of Lee District,” Lusk said on Twitter over the weekend.

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Aided by Amazon, Fairfax County to open innovation skills hub in May

By Fatimah Waseem

Published March 30, 2022 at 12:45PM

Lusk takes part in a ceremony celebrating WISH (Photo via Fairfax County government)

A new innovation hub in the Lee District Community Center (7950 Audubon Avenue) is expected to open in May.

With the support of private partners and state and federal funds, the Workforce Innovation Skills Hub (WISH) is intended to expand job opportunities for residents living along the Richmond Highway corridor.