We’re fighting for more homes, more affordability, and better urban design across Fairfax County from Centerville to Springfield - especially near transit corridors. Join us and advocate for homes for ALL in your corner of our community!
County staff have proposed a nearly complete rewrite of the Policy Plan for Land Use, which will have a significant impact on our ability to build more housing, and the public hearings are coming up soon. The draft Land Use Policy Plan proposes two objectives which directly address housing:
Objective 2: Define mixed-use centers, suburban village centers, and other activity areas which serve as economic and social focal points and contain a mixture of compatible land uses that provide housing proximate to employment, retail, institutional/public services, and recreation.
Objective 5: Encourage a diverse housing stock with a mixture of types and forms to provide residents with choices and allow them to live in the County throughout multiple stages of life.
The policies related to these objectives will help make it easier to build the housing that's needed in Fairfax County.
The public hearing at the Planning Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 7:30 p.m, and the public hearing at the Board of Supervisors is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/plan-amendments/Countywide-policy-plan-update
The Centreville Study Task Force is deep into the study and replanning of Centreville, which provides a great opportunity to advocate for housing in Centreville. The 26th meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2025 and will be a virtual meeting.
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/plan-amendments/centreville-study
Though it was previously a bastion of relative affordability within the county, Chantilly has become less accessible in recent years. We’re working with faith institutions in the community who have seen attendance to their food pantries rise and want to help out by building hundreds of new dedicated affordable homes. This is part of our advocacy for statewide ‘Yes in God’s Backyard’ legislation to remove the prohibitive legal and financial barriers preventing nonprofits and faith institutions from building dedicated affordable housing we desperately need on their available land.
The City of Fairfax has several upcoming developments. The Davies Property (4131 Chain Bridge Road) is a 2.69 acre lot which has recently been zoned for 276 apartments and over 6000 sqft of retail and over 4000 sqft of office space. The decision on the zoning for the Courthouse Plaza Development (The Courthouse Plaza Shopping Center west of the Safeway) has been deferred until October and the public comment period has ended, but comments can be sent directly to the mayor and city council at MayorandCouncil@fairfaxva.gov. Legislatively, the comprehensive plan calls for dense, urban development and the zoning code is currently being updated to match the plan. Details can be found on Fairfax City’s “Engage” page. (fairfaxva.gov > “Government” > “Engage Fairfax” > “Zoning Standards For Small Area Plans”) The ADU Ordinance is also being updated and details can be found on the Engage page.
McLean is poised for a significant evolution, centered on creating its first dedicated downtown—a walkable, interconnected urban hub designed to seamlessly blend living, working, and leisure. This transformation will extend near the McLean Metro station, strategically leveraging transit access to foster a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly environment. The planned changes aim to replace car-centric sprawl with a dynamic community core, featuring diverse housing options, local businesses, green spaces, and amenities—all within walking distance. This shift not only addresses the area’s need for more multifamily and mixed-use spaces but also reimagines McLean as a cohesive destination where residents can thrive without relying on cars. By prioritizing connectivity and sustainability, the future downtown promises to enhance quality of life while supporting Fairfax County’s broader goals of smart growth and equitable development.
Following the success of the Mosaic district the county board is evaluating multiple proposed redevelopments near the Dunn-Loring Merrifield Metro stop, expanding on the neighborhood’s potential for walkable, mixed-use urban design. We’re advocating for the county to approve more homes near Metro while expanding green space access (currently lacking) and improving pedestrian and bike infrastructure.
Several redevelopments near the Vienna-Fairfax metro stop were approved this year, adding up to well over 1,000 new homes. We’re staying engaged with these projects as they move into their design and construction phases to ensure that they bring us the homes - and pedestrian & bike infrastructure improvements - that were promised. The next step for the big AT&T Oakton development is coming up soon: a public meeting on Wednesday, August 27th at 7PM at the Jim Scott Providence Community Center (3001 Vaden Drive) to share design updates and gather community feedback. Join us there to speak up in favor of good urban design!
The Springfield Transit Station Area and Community Business Center plans are being reviewed in light of the recommendations of the Springfield Market Study. Community engagement for this study is anticipated to begin in Fall 2025 and continue into 2026.
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/plan-amendments/springfield-tsa-cbc
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Learn about the pro-housing movement and how you can make housing more affordable near you!
Have a housing proposal that needs our support? Tell us about it!
