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City of Fairfax, Virginia sent this bulletin at 03/05/2021 10:34 AM EST

Smart City Challenge Winners

The Fairfax City Economic Development Authority sponsored the recent Smart City Challenge that took place throughout Northern Virginia.

Two winning teams from Fairfax City were invited to explore launching pilot programs.

WISE Cities, a student team, proposed an innovative solution to isolation and inactivity experienced by seniors.
Engage ARt uses Augmented Reality to unlock the past, present, and future of the city through smartphones.

Learn more about the winning teams.

NEW Spring Break Camps

Parks and Recreation is offering spring break camps for kids ages 6 to 12 during the week of March 29 – April 2. Camps will be adhere to strict COVID-19 guidelines, but don’t worry, the camps are going to be a lot of fun!

Watch the Fairfax City Minute

Protect Your Livelihood

Community Connect isn't just for residents.

If there is an emergency response at your place of business while you are out of town, wouldn’t you want to know? When you create a Community Connect account for your business, you provide first responders with contact information and other details to help them reach you.

The sooner you know, the less downtime your business will experience.

Create your account today.

Comment on the FY2022 Proposed Budget

Review the FY2022 proposed budget materials and share your feedback on Engage Fairfax.

Participate in the Next Listening and Learning Session, March 11

Jarrod Elwell and Michelle Juma from Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. present “The History of Now: Racial Equity and Housing in the City of Fairfax" at 7 p.m. Use this Zoom link to watch the presentation.

Enterprise Community Partners is a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase the supply of affordable housing, advance racial equity, and build community resilience and upward mobility.

Due to limited space in the virtual environment, registration is required to participate in the dialogue session.

Women's History Month Program

Historic Resources Director Susan Inskeep Gray presents the illustrated virtual talk "Kitty Barrett Pozer: Stepping Forward to Serve in World War I" at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 14.

As a new bride, Kitty Barrett Pozer drove ambulances for the Canadian Ambulance Service Corps in England while her husband, Capt. Charles Henry Pozer, served with the Canadian Expeditionary Forces in France. They later became the owners of what we now call the Ratcliffe-Allison-Pozer House.

For information on attending, see the calendar listing.

New Flood Hazard Maps Available

Know Your Flood Risk

A multi-year project to re-examine flood zones in the City of Fairfax has been completed. Detailed digital flood hazard maps, known as Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), have been developed and released for public view.

Learn more.

Last Chance to Take the Fairfax Circle Survey

More than a thousand people have shared their thoughts on the city’s “hamburger” intersection. Please take the survey before it closes Sunday.

See this unique intersection from the sky in the 42-second video below.

Our Evolving City

Use this interactive map to learn about approved redevelopment projects and projects under construction.

Video from the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts

Tom Teasley demonstrates a variety of frame drums, tambourines, African balafon, Arabic table, and many more. Teasley combines these global instruments and techniques into American jazz. Watch now.

Rental Relief Available

Fairfax City residents who seek residential rent relief due to COVID-19 may apply for assistance through the Virginia Rental Relief Program. The program designed to support housing stability across the commonwealth during the pandemic. Depending on availability of funds and household need, the program may provide financial assistance for rent payments for eligible households.

More details about the program are on the city website.

Crime and Arrest Reports

Read the police department’s daily crime and weekly arrest reports.

March 2 City Council Work Session

Watch the March 2 City Council work session or read the minutes. Each agenda item has its own video segment. Topics discussed include speed cameras, the housing market, local elections moving from May to November, and wastewater rates.

View the Council Reporter.

Read the March Cityscene

Have you read the March Cityscene? This edition includes stories about a City Samaritan, scheduled trail maintenance, the Women's Storytelling Festival, the Language Arts 123 competition, and interviews with City of Fairfax Police Chief Erin Schaible, City School Board Member Dr. Mitch Sutterfield, and the high school liaison to the Environmental Sustainability Committee, William Bates.