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Food insecurity on the rise in Fairfax County, affecting over a quarter of households

By James Jarvis
A shelf of food items in Western Fairfax Christian Ministries' food pantry (staff photo by Vivian Hoang)

Fairfax County is seeing a rise in food insecurity, with nearly 27% of households struggling to afford enough nutritious food, the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) found in its 2024 Hunger Report.

Though food insecurity has increased across all income levels, the sharpest growth has been among middle-income households earning between $100,000 and $150,000 annually. For those families, the cost of living in Fairfax County and rising prices for essentials like housing and food have outpaced wage growth.

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Fairfax County seeks contractor to conduct panhandling survey

By Acacia James
A person can be seen panhandling on the median of International Drive in Tysons (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Fairfax County is on the lookout for a contractor to conduct a planned panhandling survey.

The county issued a solicitation to identify a vendor this May, Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority spokesperson Allyson Pearce told FFXnow.

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Fairfax County seeks feedback on strategies for achieving zero waste by 2040

By James Jarvis
Dump truck pouring trash into landfill (courtesy Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services)

Fairfax County is seeking feedback on its current solid waste management practices and strategies for achieving “zero waste.”

Open from Aug. 1 to Sept. 30, the survey asks residents to share their opinions on how the county handles solid waste and possible ways it could divert 90% of trash from landfills and incineration. Participants have the chance to win a $100 gift card.

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New Reston Community Center survey focuses on future of Lake Anne facility

By Angela Woolsey
People walk into Reston Community Center's Lake Anne facility (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Some Reston residents may soon get a survey about the Reston Community Center (RCC) in their mailbox.

Launched on Wednesday (July 24), the survey will be conducted by the University of Virginia’s Center for Survey Research (CSR) to gather public input on the community center’s facilities, programs and services to guide future planning.

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VDOT seeks public input on Great Falls road’s safety amid high crash rates

By James Jarvis
The Virginia Department of Transportation is studying Walker Road in Great Falls for potential safety improvements (via VDOT)

Following concerns about frequent traffic accidents and continuous speeding, the Virginia Department of Transportation is gathering feedback from residents via a public survey on the safety of Walker Road in Great Falls.

The survey, which will be active through this Friday (July 12), was initiated at the request of State Sen. Jennifer Boysko, Del. Rip Sullivan, and Dranesville District Supervisor Jimmy Bierman. It aims to address safety issues along a 2-mile stretch from Colvin Run Road to Georgetown Pike.

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Ideas wanted for future central green in Reston Town Center North

By Angela Woolsey
Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn discusses the Reston Town Center North central green at a survey kick-off meeting on June 17, 2024 (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Fairfax County is seeking any and all ideas for facilities to incorporate into the future central green space planned for Reston Town Center North (RTC North).

Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn’s office launched a community survey today (Tuesday) to gather input on how the 3.5-acre expanse once occupied by the Inova Cameron Glen Care Center should be utilized, including possible recreational amenities and events programming.

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Reston Association launches public survey on proposed Shadowood renaming

By Angela Woolsey
A sign for Reston's Shadowood Recreation Area (via Reston Association)

The push to rename Reston’s Shadowood Recreation Area has reached a new phase with the launch of an online survey.

Reston Association announced on Wednesday (May 1) that it’s officially seeking community input on a possible name change for the swimming pool and tennis courts on Springwood Drive.

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Fairfax Park Authority seeks public input on South Lakes Drive Park basketball court upgrades

By James Jarvis
South Lake Drive Park basketball court (courtesy of Fairfax County Park Authority)

The Fairfax County Park Authority is seeking feedback from residents on proposed improvements to the basketball court at South Lakes Drive Park in Reston.

Below is a list of the proposed improvements, according to the park authority’s website.

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Fairfax County seeks community feedback on supply of accessible parking

By Acacia James
Spaces reserved for people with disabilities in a Centreville parking lot (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

After updating its parking standards last fall, Fairfax County is conducting an online survey seeking feedback from the community on its current supply of accessible/ADA parking spaces.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopted new parking standards last September for the first time in 35 years through its Parking Reimagined initiative. Among other changes, the amendment created a tiered system for parking requirements based on a development’s density and proximity to transit.

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Fairfax County Park Authority launches survey to identify barriers to programs

By Melanie Pincus
The Fairfax County Park Authority's Providence Rec Center (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The Fairfax County Park Authority wants to know how community members are using its park facilities.

The park authority has launched an equity survey, open through Monday, April 1, as part of its ongoing work to improve access to park programs.

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