Strategic Plan

Beacon Landing is a 54-unit supportive affordable housing development co-developed by Wesley Housing and Lamb Center, located within the city. The project drew on 23 separate financing sources, including a $700,000 gap financing investment from the city's Housing Trust Fund in February 2023 — a sum that had accumulated over roughly seven years from cash-in-lieu payments made by developers prior to the city's 2020 Affordable Dwelling Unit ordinanceOrdinanceA local law. Ordinances amend the city code and need a public hearing and two readings..

• Feb 26, 2026Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board · item 3

  Discussion of Next Steps

  The adopted Affordable Housing Strategic Plan was referenced as the basis for prioritizing affordable housing development as the primary use of existing Housing Trust Fund dollars.

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• Jun 1, 2026Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board · item 3

  Fairfax County Office to Prevent and End Homelessness (OPEH)

  OPEH described a two-phase strategic planning process: Phase 1 (community engagement) was completed March 2026; Phase 2 involves data analysis, further engagement, and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.

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The City of Fairfax 2035 Comprehensive PlanComprehensive planThe city's long-range vision for land use, transportation, housing, and parks. Rezonings are judged partly on whether they fit it. is the city's primary long-range land use and policy document, guiding development, housing, transportation, and related decisions. A five-year review process culminated on October 8, 2024, when City Council unanimously adopted ResolutionResolutionA formal statement of council position or a one-time action, such as approving a contract. Passes on a single vote. R-24-30 approving the updated plan dated September 27, 2024.

• Apr 6, 2026Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board · item 4

  Strategy Team Updates

  Referenced as calling for housing production targets on a 3–5 year timeline, with Council interest in AMI-based targets such as workforce housing levels.

  passedMotion to approve the information sharing/gathering approach of attending various Village in the City events for the Home Sharing Strategy Team.

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The Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center at 3740 Blenheim Boulevard is an existing community facility in the City of Fairfax that has been central to a broader health and community center development effort — the Willard-Sherwood Health and Community Center project — undertaken jointly by the City of Fairfax and Fairfax County.

• Oct 6, 2025Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board · item 3in progress

  General Updates

  TPMA, the consultant working on the city's Affordable Housing Strategic Plan, will present the completed plan to Mayor and Council on November 4, 2025; HHCAB members were encouraged to attend.

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• Oct 6, 2025Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board · item 3in progress

  General Updates

  TPMA, the consultant working on the city's Affordable Housing Strategic Plan, will present the completed plan to Mayor and Council on November 4, 2025; HHCAB members were encouraged to attend.

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The Affordable Housing and Homelessness Strategic Plan is a City of Fairfax initiative developed in partnership with consultant firm Thomas P. Miller and Associates (TPMA) to address affordable housing needs and homelessness, building on a prior Homelessness Task Force report that produced 38 recommendations (10 prioritized).

• Apr 7, 2025Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board · item 3

  Overview of Affordable Housing and Homelessness Strategic Plan, Fairfax City Human Services, and Homelessness Task Force

  An overview of the Homelessness Task Force was presented by Interim Chair Mark Light as part of the agenda item.

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Pat Rodio Park is a municipal park that has been undergoing a playground relocation and broader redevelopment effort. As of October 2024, staff began seeking a new playground location; by November 2024 a site had been identified, with tree planting and public outreach planned.

• Oct 10, 2024Parks and Recreation Advisory Board · item 7ain progress

  Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf

  Berry and Dunn will be at Fall Festival to hold a raffle and collect public feedback on the Master Plan.

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The Van Dyck Redevelopment is a funded parks project in the City's capital pipeline that has been in a holding pattern tied to sequencing with other major construction efforts. Through late 2024, the project was placed on hold pending the start of Thaiss Park construction, with no substantive engineering activity.

• Oct 10, 2024Parks and Recreation Advisory Board · item 7ain progress

  Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf

  Berry and Dunn will be at Fall Festival to hold a raffle and collect public feedback on the Master Plan.

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The KJM Turf project is a long-running effort (at least 10 years in development) to renovate the KJM athletic fields, with options for either synthetic or natural turf. As of October 2024, staff was working with consultant Timmons to develop preliminary plans and a detailed budget for both options.

• Oct 10, 2024Parks and Recreation Advisory Board · item 7ain progress

  Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf

  Berry and Dunn will be at Fall Festival to hold a raffle and collect public feedback on the Master Plan.

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• Oct 10, 2024Parks and Recreation Advisory Board · item 7ain progress

  Project Updates – Master Plan, Pat Rodio, Van Dyck Redevelopment, Old Town Renovation, KJM Turf

  Berry and Dunn will be at Fall Festival to hold a raffle and collect public feedback on the Master Plan.

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