This document summarizes an open house for a study of land use and development in the Fairfax Center area. It outlines the study's process and timeline. The study will examine "transition areas" of existing low-density neighborhoods over the next year, and then focus on the "Suburban Center" core and broader guidance over 18-24 months. The goal is to understand current conditions and opportunities to guide the area's development over the next 20 years.

1. FAIRFAX CENTER AREA
STUDY KICKOFF OPEN HOUSE
October 2013

2. Existing Conditions

6. The Concept for Future Development
and Land Classification System
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Suburban Center
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Suburban Neighborhoods
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Employment centers located along
major arterials
Include mixed-use cores
Contain the county’s established
residential neighborhoods
Considered to be stable areas of little or
no change
Broad mix of allowable residential
densities and styles, parks and open
space
Can include supporting neighborhoodserving commercial services, public
facilities, and institutional uses if
compatible
Low Density Residential Areas
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Ensure the preservation of
environmental resources by limiting
development primarily to low density,
large lot residential and open space uses
These are stable areas of little or no
change

7. Existing Conditions Report
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Published September 2013
Provides information on
the study area geography,
area-wide policies, land
uses, and public facilities
in the study area.
Purpose is to create a
uniform baseline
knowledge of the area and
identify other
considerations for the
study.
Click above to read the report!

8. Existing Conditions Report
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Divided into several
chapters:
Demographics
 Land Use
 Transportation
 Housing
 Environment
 Heritage Resources
 Public Facilities
 Parks and Recreation
 Conclusions
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9. Trivia!
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How may dwelling
units are presently
within the Fairfax
Center Area?
21,369
This ranks #1
among the county’s
activity centers

10. Trivia!
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Between 2000 and
2010, the
population of the
Fairfax Center Area
grew by
 74
percent

11. Trivia!
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How many public
parks are completely
or partially within
the Fairfax Center
Area?
14, totaling 489
acres

12. Study Process and Next Steps
Existing
Conditions
Study Kickoff
Transition
Area Studies
Suburban
Center/
Areawide
Study

13. Study Phases
Phase I:
Transition
Areas
Phase II:
Suburban
Center and
Areawide
Guidance

14. Transition Areas
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Established low density
residential areas and
suburban
neighborhoods
Coordinate with district
land use committees
and councils
Review will begin in
November
Timeline:
approximately one year
until public hearing

15. Suburban Center and Areawide
Guidance
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Denser core of study
area
Update facts and reflect
buildout
Anticipated to begin at
conclusion of transition
area study (late 2014)
Plan to be reviewed
through Areawide Task
Force
Timeline: 18-24 months

16. Share Your Ideas
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Share your ideas about the future of the
Fairfax Center Area:
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpz/fairfaxcenter
/virtualmeeting1007.htm
 What
are the present strengths and weaknesses in
the Fairfax Center Area?
 What are the opportunities and challenges you
see in the next 20 years in the Fairfax Center
Area?

17. Stay Informed
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Visit the study webpage:
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Send an email to:
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https://www.facebook.com/fairfaxlanduse
Call our office:
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http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/email/lists (look for “Fairfax Center Area
planning study news” under Land Use & Development
Like us on Facebook
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DPZFairfaxCenter@fairfaxcounty.gov
Join the study listserv:
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http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpz/fairfaxcenter
(703) 324-1380
Visit us:
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The Department of Planning and Zoning, Planning Division
12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 730, Fairfax, VA 22035