Related Projects
Live Projects
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Stafford Drive Stream Restoration
The north fork of Accotink Creek between Plantation Parkway and Ranger Road Park, known locally as the Stafford Drive stream, is in bad shape. Over the years, fast-flowing stormwater has...
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Pickett Road Connector Trail
The Missing Link
At just less than a quarter mile long, the Pickett Road Connector Trail (funded and in design) is an important missing link in the city’s trail network...
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Willard-Sherwood Health and Community Center
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Fairfax City and Fairfax County are redeveloping the Joseph Willard Health Center and Stacy C. Sherwood Center sites into a single destination for health, wellness, fitness, and child care.
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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.
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. 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
What is the goal of this project?
The City has adopted four of the five small area plans recommended in the Comprehensive Plan. One of the primary ways the small...
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Zoning Standards for Accessory Dwelling Units
Watch this page for any updates on Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations.
Should Fairfax City expand what types of Accessory Dwelling Units are allowed in single-family neighborhoods? City Council and Planning...
Archived Projects
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Connecting Fairfax City's Past and Present to Build a More Equitable and Inclusive Future
UPDATE July 12, 2022: City Council voted to change 14 street names. Watch the meeting. If you would like to submit names for consideration, please complete the survey.
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Urban Forestry Program Evaluation
The quality, health, and connectivity of our urban ecosystem is a major contributor to the quality of life for Fairfax City residents. Caring for the city’s urban forest is an...
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Updating City of Fairfax Historic District Boundaries
Old Town Fairfax is a unique destination in suburban Washington, D.C. The historic downtown area includes buildings that date back to when the city was still known as the Town...
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Drainage Improvement: Roberts Road and Forest Avenue
UPDATE - April 1, 2021:
The drainage improvement project is substantially complete, and ahead of schedule. No Parking restrictions on Forest Ave have been lifted. Final review of the project...
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Old Lee Highway Multimodal Improvements
UPDATE: On Nov. 9, 2021, City Council adopted a resolution 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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Tusico Branch Stream Restoration, Phase 2
The second phase of the Tusico Branch stream restoration is slated to begin in June 2021. This project will restore 1,000 feet of stream between Keith Avenue and Springmann Drive...
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Kamp Washington Small Area Plan
On October 25, 2022, City Council adopted the Kamp Washington Small Area Plan. This plan was the culmination of 18 months' effort and provides recommendations for the Kamp Washington Activity...
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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.
Transportation projects take a long time to implement. Construction activity visible today is...
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Emergency Operations Plan
The City of Fairfax Emergency Operations Plan is a comprehensive framework for managing major emergencies and disasters in the city. The plan frames incidents around community lifelines to create solutions...
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Creating a Stormwater Utility
Welcome to the Engage Fairfax page for the development of the Stormwater Utility.
Below is basic information on stormwater runoff, the Stormwater Utility, and the city’s stormwater program. An FAQ...
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Northern Virginia Hazard Mitigation Public Survey
We need your assistance!
Northern Virginia jurisdictions are preparing an update to the 2017 Northern Virginia Hazard Mitigation Plan. The regional plan will identify local policies and actions for...
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American Rescue Plan Act
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill, was signed into law March 11, 2021. The bill includes $350 billion in assistance to state and local...
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Proposed Changes to CUE Bus Routes Gold 1 and 2
With the arrival of Scout on the Circle, the upcoming Flats on University, and other changes in the city, CUE is proposing adjustments to its routes to better serve those...
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CUE Bus Branding
UPDATE - Sept. 13: At the July 12 City Council meeting, CUE staff presented a proposed new brand style that was met with approval. Included in the proposal was a...
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Fairfax Boulevard and Meredith Drive Drainage Improvements
Feb. 22 UPDATE: Storm pipe installation has been completed and long-term lane closures were removed Feb. 10. The remaining work includes concrete curb and sidewalk replacement, milling and paving, and...
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Capital Bikeshare Station Locations
Capital Bikeshare is coming to Fairfax City! Residents, students, and visitors will soon have access to shared bicycles available at 13 docking stations throughout the city. You’ve probably seen Capital...
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George Snyder Trail Extension
UPDATE: At the June 28 City Council meeting, 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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Chain Bridge Road/Eaton Place Intersection Improvements
Improving the Intersection
The City of Fairfax is evaluating potential improvements to the intersection of Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) and Eaton Place. Improvements would be in addition to a...
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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...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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...