Herndon leaders took a long-awaited step last week to ensure affordable housing will be a priority in future development.
The Herndon Town Council directed town staff and a hired consultant on March 24 to develop guidance for promoting affordable housing until a more detailed, long-term policy can established as part of a comprehensive plan update for 2050.
In its resolution, which was approved 6-0 with Councilmember Naila Alam absent, the council stated that it will prioritize residential and mixed-use development proposals that include affordable units and that the interim policy should adhere to Fairfax County’s established affordable housing standards and procedures “to the greatest extent possible.”…