In pursuit of a dense, walkable street grid, Fairfax County encourages large, consolidated development projects of more than 10 acres in Tysons (zoning ordinance article 6-506) — 20 acres in some areas. The idea is that these projects are large enough to contribute to a new grid of smaller streets giving pedestrians an alternative to Tysons’ wide, car-centric roads.
Tysons shows that high-rise housing can be an appealing home for all ages.
While jurisdictions across the country face criticism from homeowners for their approaches to building new residences in suburban areas, Fairfax County’s way of upzoning in Tysons has moved forward with far less friction
When Metrorail’s Silver Line opened in 2014, officials had high hopes for its ridership numbers. Though it ultimately did not meet those expectations, it fared better than other lines that have lost ridership since the Silver Line’s launch. But to understand the Silver Line’s true effect on the region, and particularly the Tysons communities it serves, we must first dissect its complicated impact on the entire Metrorail system.
The Silver Line and six Fairfax County Metro stations will reopen Aug. 16, three weeks ahead of schedule
In May, Sol Glasner, CEO of the Tysons Partnership, said he was disappointed and frustrated with how Metro handled the Silver Line shutdown. He argued it created a chicken-and-egg scenario for businesses trying to get back on their feet.
The Tysons redevelopment plan established a goal of achieving a residential population of 100,000 by 2050. So far, the pace of multifamily housing is construction is exceeding rapi
A recent survey released this week offers a snapshot into the many concerns people have from transit and childcare to what may be stopping people from returning to the office for work.
Beginning at 5 pm on Friday, May 29, a half mile stretch of Tysons Blvd ( on one northbound lane) from Westbranch Drive to the pedestrian entrance of Lillian Court just before International Drive, will close off to cars
