Logged-in users can view a recording of the meeting here.

The developers have offered to respond to any additional questions from the community. You can email info@fallshill.org with your questions and they will be shared with the developer.

Introduction and Site Overview: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/vvBTBbrBpm5Ie8-O13vFR4MbBpn8eaa81iAZ-6YNxUdIAFHpeXNp2INLxjUX1JOS?startTime=1588019930000

High School, Virginia Tech, and WMATA Sites: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/vvBTBbrBpm5Ie8-O13vFR4MbBpn8eaa81iAZ-6YNxUdIAFHpeXNp2INLxjUX1JOS?startTime=1588021251000

Question and Answers: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/vvBTBbrBpm5Ie8-O13vFR4MbBpn8eaa81iAZ-6YNxUdIAFHpeXNp2INLxjUX1JOS?startTime=1588023377000

Questions and time stamps:

1:40 How does the development compare with Mosaic?

4:16 What does parking look like at the site? What considerations have been done to address concerns about parking in nearby neighborhoods?

9:40 Are you considering the development of the Giant and Don Beyer sites in the design and how it could work collectively?

13:20 Does completion of the High School impact the construction timing for the development? When will construction start?

14:33 Is there an impact from COVID-19?

16:28 There are concerns about the removal of existing trees at the site. How is the city and design addressing the concerns?

18:33 Will we see gridlock on Route 7? What is being done to address Route 7 traffic?

28:00 While transportation improvements at the development happen, nearby neighborhood infrastructure doesn’t change. In the meantime, vehicle volume within a neighborhood increases. What can communities do to address these challenges?

Common questions from other communities:

34:22 Will Kiss & Ride and drop off remain at Metro?

34:55 Placement of new BRT line on Route 7

35:48 Traffic calming plans within the new development

36:24 Affordable housing ratios

37:34 New dog park

38:34 On street parking options

38:53 Issues of light pollution

Next Steps

41:00 What is the timing for both traffic improvements and construction. When will retail open?

46:45 What will be the opportunities for community input before designs are finalized?

Click on the videos below to hear a short discussion between the candidates and FHCA President Jeremy Hancock (provided in the order they were recorded). The primary will be held on June 11.

The Fairfax County Strategic Plan page is here:

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/strategicplan/

The survey can be found here:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/fairfax-county-strategic-plan

If you are interested in sharing your voice directly with the county, you might want to consider completing the survey.

The Town Hall will include a presentation from the West Falls Church Economic Development team of Falls Church Gateway Partners, a discussion on the entitlement and public review process, as well as opportunities to learn more about the project. There will also be an update on the status of George Mason High School plans.

The Town Hall will be held between 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, in the Senior Center at 223 Little Falls St., 2^nd Floor, Falls Church, VA 22046. This event will be recorded by FCCTV and posted on the City’s website and YouTube channel.

Additional information about the West Falls Church Economic Development project can be found on the Falls Church government website or by contacting Carly Aubrey at 703-248-5106, caubrey@fallschurchva.gov.

Find out about plans to close the median along Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) at Chestnut Street to improve safety, and extend the left turn lane from eastbound Route 7 to Haycock Road (Route 703) to improve operations. Stop by between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to view displays and learn more about the project. A presentation will begin at 7 p.m. Project staff will be available to answer your questions. Review project information at the VDOT project website (www.virginiadot.org/projects), at the information meeting, or during business hours at VDOT’s Northern Virginia District Office at 4975 Alliance Drive in Fairfax. Please call ahead at 703-334-0204 or TTY/TDD 711 to ensure appropriate personnel are available to answer your questions.

Give your written comments at the meeting, or submit them by October 29, 2018 to Mr. Anwar Ansari, P.E., Virginia Department of Transportation – Traffic Field Operations, 8010 Mason King Court, Manassas, VA 20109 or email meetingcomments@VDOT.virginia.gov. Please reference “Route 7 and Chestnut Street Median Closure” in the subject line. VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Anwar Ansari at 703-334-0204.

Thanks to Tim Aubry for the reminder.