Affordable Housing Opens at Fairfax County Government Center Site
What happened
Fairfax Crest, a 279-unit affordable housing community, opened on a former parking lot at the Fairfax County Government Center. The project provides one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for individuals and families. The community was built in partnership with the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority, which acquired the site in 2021 and maintains ownership through a 99-year ground lease to preserve affordability.
From fairfaxtimes.com
Why it matters
The housing project supports Fairfax County’s goal of adding 10,000 net new affordable homes by 2034. Officials noted that repurposing underused public land helps ensure residents have access to affordable housing near employment, services, and transportation.
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Who's involved
- Fairfax CountyThe county jurisdiction where the housing project was constructed.
- Jeff McKayChairman of the Board of Supervisors for Fairfax County.
- Fairfax County Government CenterThe government building that provided the land for the housing development.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Fairfax CountySpeculative
Fairfax County might see increased demand for local services due to the influx of new residents.
- RestonSpeculative
Reston could see increased demand for housing and local retail services.
- Granite ConstructionSpeculative
Granite Construction might see increased contracts for local construction services.
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The entities involved
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Fairfax County
county in Virginia, United States
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Reston
census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
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Jeff McKay
Member of the Fairfax County, Virginia Board of Supervisors
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