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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).


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A Reston playground that was damaged by a storm this spring could return soon with some improvements.

Reston Association is currently seeking community feedback on potential upgrades for the Old Trail playground, which was mostly taken out by trees that fell during a rain storm on May 14, communications director Cara O’Donnell says.


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The Town of Herndon is turning to the public for assistance with identifying the most hazardous spots on its roadways.

Feedback collected through an online survey and other avenues will help shape the town’s new Roadway Safety Action Plan, an initiative that aims to eliminate traffic deaths and drastically reduce serious injuries resulting from crashes over the next decade.


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While regional leaders continue to discuss a path forward for funding transit, Metro is turning to the public for help on deciding a look for its newest trains.

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) unveiled three options today (Monday) for the exterior design of its incoming 8000-series rail fleet, which is expected to arrive next year.


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Should McLean stick with green and gold or change things up as it pursues a downtown revitalization?

That is one of the questions awaiting responses in a new survey on street banners from Fairfax County and the McLean Revitalization Corporation (MRC), a volunteer-run nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the McLean Community Business Center (CBC).


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Reston Association is turning to the community for input on plans to update a couple of its recreational facilities.

The homeowners’ association will hold a meeting at 6:30 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) to gather feedback on the Lake Thoreau observation dock, which is being considered for possible renovations.


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Despite continued concerns about inflation, federal worker layoffs and other issues, business leaders in Northern Virginia are feeling more upbeat about their own economic prospects and those of the region than they were this spring, a new survey found.

The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce (NVC) worked with the marketing firm Pinkston to survey 135 corporate executives and business owners about their experiences with the Trump administration’s efforts to downsize the federal government, their expectations for the near-future and their policy priorities.


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Fairfax County is home to plenty of artists, but many of them struggle to find space for practicing and displaying their craft, a survey recently released by ArtsFairfax found.

According to the Fairfax Regional Artist Survey, limited opportunities for networking and a scarcity of appropriate, affordable venues are the biggest obstacles to artists presenting their work in Fairfax County, pushing many of them to other localities.


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Fairfax County is planning to make significant changes to the Fair Lakes area and is looking for some public input on those plans.

Fairfax County has launched a community survey to inform the next phase of a study to “re-evaluate the mix of land uses” and reconsider the “future of the Fair Lakes office market.” In simple terms: Fair Lakes could be downsizing its offices and is trying to determine what should replace that?


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Reston Association (RA) is looking for community input on plans to renovate the Lake Newport Tennis Court.

The courts at 11452 Baron Cameron Avenue are currently funded for renovation sometime in 2026 or 2027, with community engagement and engineering starting this year.


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