Now Accepting 2025 Women of Influence Award Nominations
The City of Fairfax Commission for Women seeks nominations for the Women of Influence Award, which recognizes and celebrates outstanding women who live in the city and have made a significant impact on the lives of city residents.
Nominations are due by Jan. 30, 2025. Complete the nomination form online.
Printed nomination forms are available upon request: email, 703-385-7894
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Free Trees! Residents in select areas of Fairfax City can order a free native tree from the Arbor Day Foundation by visiting arborday.org/cityoffairfax. Check if your address is eligible this season and order now while supplies last.
Stewarding, Planting, Restoring Our Urban Trees (SPROUT) is a new city initiative to encourage community members to plant, care for, and learn about the trees that make up our urban forest.
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You're Invited to the Fairfax Art League Reception, Nov. 16
Join the Fairfax Art League for a social and reception to celebrate the opening of their new show. The free event runs 7-9 p.m. Nov. 16 at Old Town Hall.
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Willard-Sherwood Health and Community Center Open House, Nov. 16
The Fairfax City-Fairfax County project team has completed the design phase for the the Willard-Sherwood Health and Community Center.
The project team will share the design with the community during an open house from 9-11 a.m. Nov. 16 at Sherwood Community Center.
Learn more about the project on Engage Fairfax.
Zoning Ordinance Amendment Meeting, Nov. 21
Fairfax City is looking to amend the zoning ordinance to potentially expand what types of accessory dwelling units are allowed in the city. City Council asked staff to investigate the possibility of relaxing the occupancy standards and also whether to allow detached accessory dwelling units. A community meeting is slated for 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at Historic Blenheim. Learn more on Engage Fairfax.
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Council Reporter for the Nov. 12 Meeting
The Council Reporter for the Nov. 12 meeting includes video segments linked to agenda items. View the Reporter.
The Nov. 12 agenda includes staff reports and presentations.
A city council meeting is slated for Nov. 26. View the agenda (subject to change).
Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday nights in City Hall. Watch meetings live on Channel 12 (COX/Verizon) and online, or catch a replay at 10 a.m. or 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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Election Results Will Be Certified Dec. 2
 
We have identified five transportation projects to consider for outside funding. If approved and funded, the projects would be developed over the next 10 years. We need your feedback on whether these are the right priorities.
- Fairfax Circle Intersection Evaluation
- Main Street/Lyndhurst Dr/Trapp Road Intersection Concept Development
- Bicycle Route Wayfinding Plan + Implementation
- Vienna Metrorail Station North Side Improvements (with WMATA)
- Residential Sidewalk Feasibility
Please use the interactive map on Engage Fairfax to weigh in on whether these projects meet the community’s needs. Once the list of proposed projects is adopted in the Two-Year Transportation Program, high-level conceptual plans for each project will be developed.
The community will have another opportunity to evaluate the projects before City Council votes to submit these projects for regional, state, and federal funding consideration.
Read the DRAFT Green Building Policy and Share Ideas
Fairfax City is developing a new green building policy that will establish standards and incentives for new public and private construction and major renovations.
The green building policy will help the city preserve and enhance the city’s natural resources and environment; reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and increase clean energy; and increase social, health, and economic benefits for the community.
Please visit Engage Fairfax to view the draft policy and participate in discussions on specific topics and share ideas.
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