The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously yesterday (Tuesday) to approve an updated long-term vision for Centreville that includes a defined central area, more mixed-use housing, enhanced public transit, and greater walkability.
The amendment to the county’s comprehensive plan sets a framework for growth and redevelopment over the next few decades in a sprawling suburban area covering 2,700 acres bisected by I-66. It also identifies potential county-owned locations for potential affordable housing, including a renovated Centreville library, and a hypothetical expansion of Metro’s Orange Line.
“The recommendations focus growth within targeted areas, promote a mix of uses within a connected and pedestrian-oriented environment, and encourage high-quality development informed by extensive public engagement planning analysis,” Sully District Supervisor Kathy Smith said after making the motion to adopt. “The amendment seeks to accommodate future growth while preserving the qualities that contribute to Centreville’s character and enhancing its long-term future.”…