tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post4890826656107001764..comments2023-09-16T04:58:07.261-04:00Comments on the Annandale Blog: Planning Commission defers decision on Seven Corners redevelopmentAnnandale Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07543558586252790593noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post-54136952610842192932015-05-16T13:49:28.237-04:002015-05-16T13:49:28.237-04:00With the Tysons plan, hundreds of affordable units...With the Tysons plan, hundreds of affordable units are required by the developers - it's one of the most aggressive affordable housing plans in Fairfax CountyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post-68741587830921112152015-05-11T16:24:02.469-04:002015-05-11T16:24:02.469-04:00Very straightforward reporting. Thank you, Ellie....Very straightforward reporting. Thank you, Ellie.<br />It seems that everyone testifying wants change in 7 Corners and wants it now. <br /> It was interesting, however, that the commissioners seem to have already decided the ultimate outcome. If community input had been acknowledged and addressed it would seem unlikely that so many HOA presidents would be testifying to the contrary. Community comment is completely different from community involvement. Based on the testimonies it seems pretty apparent that other than Sears Parcel C the community wasn’t allowed to be involved. Interesting that there is an apparent conflict of interest within the Task Force. Why was a developer running the task force? I’d like to learn more about that. Developers seem to run the show in Mason District.<br />As for the school at Willston. It is much needed and the land should be returned to FCPS. I agree with someone who posted about a month ago that a human services building should NOT be located next to a school. The two building approach that Supervisor Gross carved out with School Board Rep Evans is a less than desirable solution. The only recreational piece of land in that entire area is Willston School's playground. It serves as true greenspace (not "openspace") and is available 7 days a week for recreation for the children and the community. Why destroy this valuable amenity? It is the last chance for grass in the entire area. <br />And, how would building a human services building next to a school on that green playground attract the Millenials that Gross insists will buy the market rate apartments? They are attracted to thriving schools, not human services buildings. It makes more sense to put the human services in some of the vacant office buildings around the area instead of spending megabucks to pour more concrete on green grass. To me that’s more than obvious. It is also much better use of taxpayer dollars.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post-15935210639757767212015-05-10T14:51:16.265-04:002015-05-10T14:51:16.265-04:00Willston School is being planned and it seems it&#...Willston School is being planned and it seems it's going to happen, Major road configuration in the area is also planned to alleviate traffic and route 7 mass transit has been studied to connect the area to Falls Church Metro. This and all the development will take years. <br /><br />All this is reasonable and good. It will bring a substantial return on investment to further fund schools, roads and other government services. We need to take advantage of the private sector willing to invest in Baileys and 7 Corner. <br /><br />https://www.facebook.com/EnvisionRoute7Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post-90888634302204061802015-05-08T17:47:22.646-04:002015-05-08T17:47:22.646-04:00Affordable Housing is a big deal in Fairfax. This ...Affordable Housing is a big deal in Fairfax. This is from the County's website: <br /><br />" The Comprehensive Plan calls for 20 percent of new residences be set aside as work force or affordable housing. This goes beyond the county’s current policy of 12 percent. This housing will be made available to residents making from 50 to 120 percent of the area median income....The Tysons Plan also recommends that new nonresidential development contribute $3.00 per square foot to a housing trust fund dedicated to providing affordable and workforce housing opportunities in Tysons. This policy is intended to address the demand for workforce housing that is created by employment growth in Tysons. "<br /><br />So, you may conclude that affordable housing will continue to attract a lot of attention.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6246743662284890173.post-44509892673172859422015-05-08T17:00:00.262-04:002015-05-08T17:00:00.262-04:00In the Tysons comprehensive planning meetings, doe...In the Tysons comprehensive planning meetings, does affordable housing command such a large percentage of the conversation? I seriously doubt it. Or any other planning district for that matter?Mason District Residentnoreply@blogger.com