Related Projects
Live Projects
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Ashby Pond Dredging and Environmental Improvements
Sept. 11, 2024, UPDATE: A 40-pound snapping turtle was relocated. Watch this short video(External link).
July 22, 2024, UPDATE: Turtle relocation has concluded. Dr. Rimkus removed and relocated 55 turtles. ...
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Fair Woods Parkway Neighborway
UPDATE JULY 8, 2024: Design plans have been developed to refine the concept approved at the March 26, 2024 City Council meeting. Click here to view the July 2024 design...
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Community Flood Resilience Planning
The City of Fairfax is developing a flood resilience plan to provide the community with an analysis of the most vulnerable areas and an overview of the opportunities to address...
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Jermantown Road Corridor Improvements
This west side of Fairfax City is growing and changing. Homes, schools, offices, stores, and bus stops are located along Jermantown Road between Route 50 and I-66. The road provides...
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Blenheim Boulevard Multimodal Improvements
Blenheim Boulevard is a special place within Fairfax City. There are a variety of land uses along the corridor including three schools, the city’s public library, Sherwood Community Center, the...
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Old Town Fairfax Lighting Project
Aug. 13, 2024, UPDATE: Second Phase of Old Town Fairfax Lighting Project Continues Aug. 19
Installation of new LED streetlights in Historic Old Town Fairfax is slated to start...
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University Drive Bike Facilities
The City of Fairfax adopted the Old Town and Northfax Small Area Plans in 2020. Both plans include a vision for a multimodal “spine” on University Drive that would connect...
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Chain Bridge Road Sidewalk Improvements
July 22, 2024, UPDATE: Watch the July 9 public hearing(External link). Feedback received through July 21 has been shared with City Council.
June 9, 2024, UPDATE: A public hearing will...
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Fern Street and Park Road Drainage Improvements
UPDATE - May 7, 2024:
The City of Fairfax awarded a contract to Utilities Unlimited to complete the construction of drainage improvements at Fern Street and Park Road.Temporary lane...
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Urban Forest Master Plan
What is the Urban Forest Master Plan project?
The city is in the process of creating its first-ever Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP). The UFMP will guide planning and management...
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Future Stream Restoration Projects
Help guide future stream restoration projects in Fairfax City.
The city recently completed a comprehensive assessment of Accotink Creek. The project team walked the entire stream and all its tributaries...
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Chain Bridge Road - Eaton Place Intersection Improvements
The City of Fairfax is designing improvements to the intersection of Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) and Eaton Place. City Council endorsed the recommended design on April 11, 2023.
Transportation...
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Green Building Policy
Fairfax City is developing a new green building policy that will establish standards and incentives for new public and private construction and major renovations. The green building policy will help...
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FY2026-27 Two-Year Transportation Program
We need your feedback! Did you know that it can take five to 10 years for a capital transportation project to go from idea to completion? That means that projects...
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Zoning Standards for Small Area Plans
There will be a community meeting on November 14 at 6pm at City Hall (10455 Armstrong St) to provide input on this project.
What is the goal of this project?
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Zoning Standards for Accessory Dwelling Units
There will be a community meeting on November 21 at 6pm at Historic Blenheim (3610 Blenheim Blvd) to provide input on this project.
Should Fairfax City expand what types of...
Archived Projects
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Old Lee Highway Multimodal Improvements
UPDATE: On Nov. 9, 2021, City Council adopted a resolution(External link) to approve the major design features of the project.
Old Lee Highway is a special place within the city; there...
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A New Vision for Fairfax Circle
Did you know that Fairfax Circle is actually more of a “hamburger” than a “circle” due to its unique shape and traffic flow? Whether you think of it as a...
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Two-Year Transportation Program FY22-23
UPDATE: The FY22-23 Two Year Transportation Program was adopted by city council on June 22, 2021(External link).
Transportation projects take a long time to implement. Construction activity visible today is...
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George Snyder Trail Extension
UPDATE: At the June 28 City Council meeting(External link), Council endorsed the resolution to submit this project for VDOT Smart Scale Funding.
The city is seeking comments on the proposal...
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South Street Extension
The city is seeking comments on the proposal to apply for funding for the South Street extension, which will extend South Street between University Drive and Chain Bridge Road, and...
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Naming Fairfax City Streets
On July 12, 2022, the Fairfax City Council voted to change 14 street names as recommended by the Connecting Fairfax City for All Stakeholder Advisory Group. Thousands of names were...
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City of Fairfax Fire Department Strategic Planning
Community-Driven Strategic Planning
For successful organizations, the voice of the community drives their operations and charts the course for their future. A community-driven emergency service organization is one that seeks...
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Northern Virginia Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022
Your Feedback Is Requested
The Northern Virginia Emergency Response System is looking for public feedback on the Northern Virginia 2022 Hazard Mitigation Plan (NOVA HMP) update. The NOVA HMP requires...
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City Hall Detention Pond Improvements
Feb. 23 UPDATE: The majority of the construction work on the City Hall pond retrofit project is complete. The sediment that had accumulated over the years in the pond has...
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Communications Survey
The Communications and Marketing Office is committed to informing residents and business owners about city services and city council actions and sharing information about all of the exciting things to...
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Title VI Program
Help Shape the City’s Title VI Program
The City of Fairfax is committed to ensuring that projects, programs, and services are performed without discrimination, under Title VI of the Civil(External link)...
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Thaiss Memorial Park
Built over a half century ago, Thaiss Memorial Park no longer meets the needs of today’s parkgoers. For this reason, the City of Fairfax has identified the park for redevelopment.
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FY2024-25 Two-Year Transportation Plan
UPDATE: City Council adopted the FY2024-25 Two-Year Transportation Plan on June 13, 2023. Watch the discussion(External link).
Transportation projects take a long time to implement. Construction activity visible today is...
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Fairfax Circle Small Area Plan
UPDATE: City Council adopted the Fairfax Circle Small Area Plan on July 23, 2024. Visit the small area plan website(External link).
Fairfax Circle is one of five Activity Centers -...
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Roberts Road East Drainage Improvements
March 25, 2024, UPDATE: The project has been completed.
Roberts Road between Main Street and Dwight Avenue will be temporarily closed to through traffic Feb. 5-6. Work will occur during...
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Northfax East-West Roadway
Improved Circulation
This project would construct a new east-west roadway between the University Drive roundabout at the Point 50 shopping center and Chain Bridge Road. This connection is recommended in... -
Fern Street Neighborhood Connection
The project would construct a new biking and walking connection between Route 29 and Park Road in the Westmore neighborhood. The path and landscaping improvements would be installed in the...
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First and Second Street Sidewalks
Pedestrian and stormwater management improvements were requested by residents in this neighborhood through the Residential New Concrete Sidewalk Program(External link).
Improved Safety and Drainage
This project includes construction of sidewalks... -
Dwight Avenue Improvements
Pedestrian and stormwater management improvements were requested by residents in this neighborhood through the Residential New Concrete Sidewalk Program(External link).
Safety and Drainage Improvements
This project would make the intersection... -
Chain Bridge Road Shared Use Path
The Missing Link
This project will construct a missing link of path on the west side of Chain Bridge Road between Assembly Drive and Northfax Street (formerly Orchard Street). The... -
San Juan Drive Force Main Rehabilitation
The City of Fairfax Public Works Department plans to rehabilitate nearly a quarter mile of aging sanitary sewer force main running beneath San Juan Drive in the Warren Woods neighborhood...
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Comprehensive Plan Review
Oct. 9, 2024, UPDATE: City Council adopted the proposed amendments following a public hearing on Oct. 8.
The City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan(External link) was adopted in February 2019. The...
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University Drive Outfall Relocation
Feb. 22 UPDATE: The outfall relocation project is substantially complete. The trail has been repaved and is open for use. The silt fence will remain in place until grass establishes...
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Grefe Drive Drainage Improvements
May 3, 2024, UPDATE: The Grefe Drive drainage improvement project is complete. Grass seed has been planted in areas impacted by the project and should begin to regrow in the...
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Homelessness Task Force
UPDATE: The Homelessness Task Force hosted a Community Feedback Roundtable from 6-8 p.m. May 16 at the Sherwood Community Center (3740 Blenheim Blvd.) for feedback on the draft of recommendations...
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Orchard Drive Drainage Improvements
The City of Fairfax Public Works Department will soon begin work on the Orchard Drive drainage improvement project. This project will install approximately 240 feet of additional curb and gutter...
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Police Department Cruise Mode Lights
In January 2023, the City of Fairfax Police announced a new initiative to increase public safety and visibility of patrol officers. Patrol vehicles began using "cruise mode" lights within neighborhoods...
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Fairfax Village in the City
The Fairfax Village in the City was launched in 2022. Its mission is to help city residents ages 55 and older and adults with disabilities to stay in their homes...
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Commission for Women Needs Assessment
The City of Fairfax Commission for Women invites you to participate in a survey to collect feedback on the needs of women and children in the city. The success of...
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Fairfax Village in the City Volunteer Survey
Please note: this survey is open to Fairfax Village in the City volunteers ONLY.
The Fairfax Village in the City was launched in 2022. Its mission is to help...