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The Rose Hill Coalition LLC provides current information on land-use issues affecting the Rose Hill Planning District within Franconia in Fairfax County, Virginia. The Coalition supports full transparency in land-use issues. We invite you to take an active part in the future development of our community.

For more information, visit https://rosehillcoalition.org

Coalition Update

October 3, 2024
In This Issue
  • What Happened?
  • Take Our Quick Survey (Please)
  • "No Casino" Coalition Calls for Action
  • Fairfax County Federation of Citizens’ Associations Annual Survey
  • Land Use 101
    • Public Engagement in Fairfax County
    • Calendars
  • In The News
  • Mark Your Calendar

What Happened?

Board of Supervisors Meeting: Sept 24, 2024
  • Authorized a Public Hearing on the Acquisition of Certain Land Rights Necessary for the Construction of the Richmond Highway Bus Rapid Transit (RHBRT) Project 2G40-162-000 (Franconia and Mount Vernon Districts)
  • Deferred Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance. Deferred to 10/08/2024 at 4:00 pm
Watch the Video (5h 24m)
Land Use Policy Committee Meeting: Oct 1, 2024
Meeting materials below. Meeting broadcast but not recorded. Visit website for minutes to be posted.

Take Our Quick Survey (Please)

We would like to get to know you better! How do you think the Coalition is doing in terms of providing information and education on land use? What is your experience with the land use process in Fairfax County? Which land-use issues concern you the most?

Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts so we can better serve our community with regard to land use.

"No Casino" Coalition Calls for Action

The goal of the coalition is to stop casino development in Fairfax County.
Additionally, they are seeking volunteers: 1) Attorney with experience with land use and gaming regulations. 2) Legislative Advocate to help develop effective strategies and materials in preparation for our discussion with elected officials.
For more information, go to:
Website nocasinocoalition.org
Facebook NoFairfaxCasino

Fairfax County Federation of Citizens’ Associations

The Fairfax County Federation of Citizens’ Associations (Federation) has posted their annual online survey requesting feedback on about a broad range of issues and is open to all Fairfax residents. Your answers allow the Federation to create an annual Legislative Package shared publicly with the Fairfax Delegation to the General Assembly in Richmond as well as the residents of Fairfax County.
Survey link: https://forms.gle/MozCgXd1pSU8vd9r9
Survey closes October 7, 2024
LAND USE 101

Public Engagement in Fairfax County

Engage Fairfax County serves as the official public participation portal that features select projects, surveys, and opportunities to provide feedback as part of the County's commitment to inclusive community engagement. Depending on the project, some feedback options include survey, text message feedback, email feedback, voicemail lines, and translated surveys.
Current Fairfax County Surveys:

  • Plan Forward: The Countywide Policy Plan Update
  • Active Fairfax Phase II Community Survey
    (Bicycle Master Plan and the Countywide Trails Plan)
  • Fairfax County Zero Waste Resident Survey
  • My Brother's Keeper Fairfax (Strategy Inventory)
  • Gum Springs Heritage Resources Study
  • Department of Tax Administration Webpage Survey
To Register and take part in current surveys (and view results of past surveys), go to:
https://engage.fairfaxcounty.gov/Portal/Register/V4502/1248?returnUrl=https%3a%2f%2fengage.fairfaxcounty.gov%2f
Fairfax County Community Engagement chart
Above: The Fairfax County Community Engagement chart defines the roles of the County and the community.
LAND USE 101

Calendars

Fairfax County* (All County meetings)
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/calendar/ShowCalendar.aspx
Rose Hill Coalition*/** (relevant local and County land-use meetings)
https://rosehillcoalition.org/events/
*Add to calendar option available.
**To subscribe to the Coalition Calendar, see link at the bottom of the Calendar page.

In The News
  • What's Minneapolis' Secret to Fixing Housing? Build More
    https://www.nbcnews.com/business/real-estate/high-housing-costs-minneapolis-solution-rcna170857
    Minneapolis became the first major U.S. city to end single-family exclusive zoning in 2019, when it allowed multifamily buildings on former single-family lots. A Pew Research report noted that between 2017 and 2022, covering the beginnings of the Minneapolis 2040 plan, housing stock grew by 12% in the city, compared to 4% statewide.
  • Elms Mt Vernon Project Gets Underway
    https://mvonthemove.com/elms-mount-vernon-project-gets-underway/
    A multi-family residential building is being built between Richmond Hwy and Buckman Rd in the Franconia District. The Elms Mt Vernon building is the first phase of the broader Mount Vernon Gateway project to develop a total of 17 acres between between Hybla Valley and South County that was approved in 2022. The 5.5-acre site is being redeveloped into a residential community with 280-unit luxury apartments and a parking garage.


    Below: Rendering of the Elms Mount Vernon project (Image courtesy of Fairfax County/VIKA Virginia)
  • Erik Johnson Is New ARHA CEO
    The Zebra, Sept 2, 2024
    Erik Johnson, a former leader of housing development in Connecticut, has been named the new CEO of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA).
Rendering of Elms Mount Vernon project

Mark Your Calendar
NOTE: Fairfax County now provides a list of Public Hearings, but no means for notification yet. We recommend you sign up for the new Rose Hill Coalition Calendar* for email notifications of Public Hearings and other events regarding land use affecting the Rose Hill Planning District.
*To subscribe scroll to the bottom of the Calendar.
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