Falls Church Pulse

05/26/2026

Following discussion with the Planning Commission and the Economic Development Authority, the City Council elected to focus on zoning changes before releasing a request for proposals from potential development partners.

Following discussion with the Planning Commission and the Economic Development Authority, City Council elected to focus on zoning changes before releasing a request for proposals from potential Virginia Village developers.

05/18/2026

Arbor Day is now a tradition in the City of Falls Church. Read how it all started with a tornado 135 years ago ...

The City and the Village Preservation and Improvement Society celebrated this year’s Arbor Day on April 25 with the distribution and planting of 222 oak saplings and other native trees.

05/15/2026

A boost in tax revenue projections allowed City Council to cut the real estate tax rate half cent. The School Board gets more money but not the City’s paving and other infrastructure needs. Also, the FCCPS will get $354,000 more for FY2027.

A boost in tax revenue projections allowed City Council to cut the real estate tax rate half cent. The School Board gets more money but not the City's paving and other infrastructure needs.

05/05/2026

Application of the new site plan review and approval process that relies on a designated agent but still seeks Planning Commission input is a work in progress. Two recent reviews show process has issues to be ironed out.

Application of the new site plan review and approval process that relies on a designated agent but still seeks Planning Commission input is a work in progress.

05/02/2026

The owner of the historic home at 258 N Washington has submitted a proposal for an addition containing 8 luxury condos on this 9,410 sq ft lot. No zoning waivers are required under the new T-Zone ordinance.

The owner of the historic home at 258 N Washington has submitted a proposal for an addition containing 8 luxury condos on this 9,410sq ft lot. No zoning waivers are required under the new T-Zone ordinance.

04/26/2026

A detailed analysis of the assessment increase for all the taxable real estate in the City shows the uneven impact of real estate tax increases on homeowners and commercial property owners, and the neighborhoods that are most affected.

A detailed analysis of the assessment increase for all the taxable real estate in the City shows the uneven impact of real estate tax increases on homeowners and commercial property owners, and the neighborhoods that are most affected.

04/19/2026

City planners received heated comments from Virginia Village residents and neighbors at a well-attended final workshop to solicit community feedback. A request for development proposals is scheduled for May.

City planners received heated comments from Virginia Village residents and neighbors at a well-attended final workshop to solicit community feedback. A request for development proposals is scheduled for May.

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

Assessment appeals to the City Assessor must be filed by April 15, and to the Board of Equalization by June 5. We describe two property data documents that should be obtained by anyone considering an appeal.

Assessment appeals to the City Assessor must be filed by April 15, and to the Board of Equalization by June 5. We describe two property data documents that should be obtained by anyone considering an appeal.

04/08/2026

FY2027 expenditures increases the operating budgets of the City Schools and General Government to cover staff salary increases and removes vacant positions. Cuts to street maintenance and affordable housing fund.

FY2027 expenditures increases the operating budgets of the City Schools and General Government to cover staff salary increases and removes vacant positions. Cuts to street maintenance and affordable housing fund.