Comprehensive Plan Review
The City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive Plan was adopted in February 2019. The plan guides many policy decisions regarding the physical development of the city. The Code of Virginia requires the city to review the plan every five years to determine if any changes should be made.
A lot has happened during the last five years, and we are excited to update the plan. We need to hear from you about what has worked, what hasn’t, and what our new priorities are.
Please use the forums below to share your thoughts on any of the following topics, as they pertain to Fairfax City: land use, neighborhoods, commercial corridors and activity centers, community design and historic preservation, multimodal transportation, natural environment, sustainability initiatives, economic vitality, education, parks and recreation, cultural arts, government and public safety, and infrastructure and utilities.
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Land Use
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In 2035, Fairfax is a city with a close-knit community and a population that is diverse in its culture, demographics, and lifestyles, that capitalizes on its location in the center of the growing region and with easy access to the nation’s capital.
For the Future Land Use Map, click here: Future Land Use Map and Place Types
For more information on the Land Use Guiding Principle, go to Neighborhoods, Commercial Corridors and Activity Centers, and Housing.
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Neighborhoods
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In 2035, Fairfax is a city with inviting neighborhoods, each with its own unique character.
For more information on the Neighborhoods Guiding Principle, click here:
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Commercial Corridors and Activity Centers
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In 2035, Fairfax is a city with flourishing centers of commercial and mixed-use activity that include an assortment of grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, entertainment venues, retail stores, offices, and housing.
For more information on the Commercial Corridors and Activity Center Guiding Principle, click here:
Commercial Corridors and Activity Centers Goals, Outcomes, and Actions
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Housing
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In 2035, Fairfax is a city with a choice of housing types that meet the needs of our community.
For more information on the Housing Guiding Principle, click here:
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Community Design and Historic Preservation
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In 2035, Fairfax is a city with architecture that contributes to a vibrant, creative place and complements our historic character.
For more information on the Community Design and Historic Preservation Guiding Principle, click here:
Community Design and Historic Preservation Goals, Outcomes, and Actions
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Multimodal Transportation
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In 2035, Fairfax is a city with options for residents to easily, safely, and efficiently move within and between neighborhoods either by walking, bicycling, taking public transportation or driving.
For more information on the Multimodal Transportation Guiding Principle, click here:
Multimodal Transportation Goals, Outcomes, and Actions
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Natural Environment
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In 2035, Fairfax is a city with a healthy ecosystem of naturally flowing streams, native plants, wildlife, contiguous natural habitat areas, and a healthy tree population.
For more information on the Natural Environment Guiding Principle, click here:
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Sustainability Initiatives
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In 2035, Fairfax is a city with sustainable practices that preserve, conserve, reuse and recycle resources.
For more information on the Sustainability Initiatives Guiding Principle, click here:
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Economic Vitality
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In 2035, Fairfax is a city with an economy that cultivates and promotes business success and entrepreneurial opportunities for large, small, and independent businesses and capitalizes on national, regional and intellectual partnerships.
For more information on the Economic Vitality Guiding Principle, click here:
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Education
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In 2035, Fairfax is a city with world-class community schools and a best-in-class education from preschool to post-high school that prepares students to be productive, responsible members of society, capable of competing in the global economy and motivated to pursue life-long learning.
For more information on the Education Guiding Principle, click here:
