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Project Status
A Special Exception Entitlement application was submitted on February 4, 2019. After months of public review and revisions, the final development proposal was approved by the City Council on July 8, 2019. The approved SEE depicts the site layout, building heights, and general uses for the project.
On June 10, 2020, two new applications were submitted by the developers, which will undergo a similar City review process as the SEE:
- Special Exception Entitlement Amendment
- Special Exception Site Plan (SESP) for Phase 1
The City will continue to coordinate with the Falls Church City Public Schools during the construction of the new George Mason High School. This development project is meant to complement the high school and middle school campus.
The City will also continue to coordinate with the potential Virginia Tech and WMATA redevelopment which is located immediately adjacent to the development.
Special Exception Entitlement – Amendment and Special Exception Site Plan – Phase 1 (First Submission, June 10, 2020)
- SEE Amendment Sheets
- SESP Supporting Documents
- SESP SUPPLEMENTAL PACKAGE_Illustrative Site Plan-Landscape Overview
- SESP SUPPLEMENTAL PACKAGE_Site Massing Views
- SESP SUPPLEMENTAL PACKAGE_Use Program-Parking-Shadow Studies
- SESP SUPPLEMENTAL PACKAGE_Building A1 Multi-Family Rental Architecture
- SESP SUPPLEMENTAL PACKAGE_Building B1 Office Architecture
- SESP SUPPLEMENTAL PACKAGE_Building B2 Hotel Architecture
- SESP SUPPLEMENTAL PACKAGE_Building B3 Shared Parking Garage Architecture
- SESP SUPPLEMENTAL PACKAGE_Building C1 Multi-Family Condo Architecture
- SESP SUPPLEMENTAL PACKAGE_Building D2 Shared Parking Garage Architecture
- SESP Plans Sheets C-0101 - C-0207
- SESP Plans Sheets C-0208 - C-0309
- SESP Plans Sheets C-0401 - C-0413
- SESP Plans Sheets C-0414 - C-0512
- SESP Plans Sheets C-0601 - C-0714
- SESP Plans Sheets C-0801 - C-1110
- SESP Plans Sheets C-1201- D-002
- SESP Plans Sheets L001 - L601
- SESP Plans Sheets LT.01 - LT.2.2
- SESP Plans Sheets A-A-0004 - A-A-0204
- SESP Plans Sheets A-B1-0004 - A-B1-0204
- SESP Plans Sheets A-B2-0004 - A-B2-0503
- SESP Plans Sheets A-B3-0100- A-B3-0201
- SESP Plans Sheets A-C1-0001 - A-C1-0301
- SESP Plans Sheets A-D2-0100- A-D2-0202
- Fiscal Input Data Sheet
- West Falls Church Economic Development Project TIA - 08.24.2020
- Signal Justification Report - Rt7-Commons-Chestnut - 08.24.2020
Approved Special Exception Entitlement Application (Third Submission, June 3, 2019)
Upcoming and Recent Meetings
NOTICE: Until further notice, public meetings will be held pursuant to and in compliance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Section 2.2-3708.2 and state and local legislation adopted to allow for continued government operation during the COVID-19 declared emergency. All participating members of the applicable public body will be present at meetings through electronic means; and all members of the public are welcome to view the meeting at meeting specific links provided in the meeting agenda, and on FCCTV (Cox 11, RCN 2, Verizon 35). Public comments will be accepted electronically and may be submitted to meeting specific emails provided in the agenda.
Comments may always be submitted to the City Council via the City Clerk’s Office.
Find past meeting information here. More meeting announcements and public comment opportunities will be posted here.
About the Proposed Development
- The project will serve as a gateway to the City, instilling a sense of place through the use of high quality urban design, including a thoughtful interface with the adjacent schools
- Environmental Sustainability with LEED ND Gold v4 (or equivalent) at the neighborhood level, LEED-BD+C Core and Shell Gold v4 (or equivalent) for the office component, LEED-NC v4 Gold, LEED-Multifamily Mid-Rise v4 (or equivalent) for the residential and senior housing components, and LEED-NC Silver v4 (or equivalent) for the hotel component.
- Pedestrian-oriented streets and easy pedestrian, bicycle, and automobile access to the site
- Parking garages with spaces for offices, apartment and condominium residents, and hotel and retail visitors, and special event parking for schools.
- Approximately 150 - 250 units of senior housing to allow residents to age in place within the City.
- Approximately 325,000 square feet of Class A commercial office space in phase 1 and 2.
- Approximately 197 - 302 units of for sale condominiums and approximately 400 units of multi-family traditional and “micro” apartments.
- Affordable Dwelling Units equal to 6% of the total number of dwelling units including independent living units.
- Large central open space to serve as a gathering place and venue for community events.
- Approximately 123,000 square feet of retail uses including a potential 40,000 square foot grocer.
- Approximately 17,000 square feet programmable civic space which includes approximately 5,000 to 6,000 square feet of event space/conference center, 4,000 gross square feet of outdoor space in the Commons that can be used for music/entertainment, and an additional 6,000 to 14,000 gross square feet occupied by performing arts/education studio or school use.
- A limited or full-service hotel with approximately 146 rooms.
- Learn more about the public-private partnership here.
Public Input
For questions or comments please contact these City employees: