Department of Planning and Development

CONTACT INFORMATION: Our offices are open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
703-324-1380 TTY 711
12055 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
Tracy Strunk
Director

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Plan Amendment SSPA 2023-IV-1S

Franconia-Springfield Study

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2016 Proffer Reform Bill - Exempt Area

PLUS Record Number:
PA-2023-00003

Supervisor District:
Franconia

Planning District:
Springfield

On April 11, 2023, the Board of Supervisors authorized the consideration of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for the Springfield Transit Station Area (TSA) and Community Business Center (CBC) to consider the recommendations of the Springfield Market Study. The study will be referred to as the Franconia-Springfield Study for short. The study will examine development patterns, open space and parks, transportation and connectivity, environmental stewardship, and supporting infrastructure. It will include multiple phases and extensive community engagement.

Click on the map (above) for a detailed enlargement of the area.

Existing Conditions Report

County staff have recently completed the Franconia-Springfield Study Existing Conditions Report. The report provides current information about the character of the area, demographics, the adopted Comprehensive Plan, transportation, affordable housing, environmental conditions, parks and open space, as well as schools and public facilities.

View Existing Conditions Report

Study Phases

County staff, with consultants SmithGroup and Brick & Story, will work with the community to create three initial scenarios for the study area. Based on community and stakeholder input from focus groups, community meetings, and the Advisory Group, a final preferred scenario will be developed and summarized in a report.

The preferred scenario will undergo a detailed analysis to assess impacts on transportation and infrastructure. The analysis will guide draft Comprehensive Plan recommendations prepared by county staff.

The Planning Commission will make a recommendation on staff’s draft Comprehensive Plan recommendations, and the Board of Supervisors will make a final decision on the recommendations that are adopted into the Comprehensive Plan for the study area.

Community Survey

Help Shape the Future of the Franconia-Springfield Area! At the November 8th Franconia-Springfield In-Person Open House, feedback was gathered through a variety of exercises. This survey is meant to allow persons who were unable to attend the Open House to give the same type of feedback. Please take the survey by December 5th, 2025.

Take the Survey (English)
Take the Survey (Español)

Provide Feedback

We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts on the future of the Franconia-Springfield area. Community feedback will help shape recommendations for the future of the area. You can also sign up to receive Franconia-Springfield Study email updates, including details about additional ways to get involved.

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Community Engagement

The Visioning Phase begins this fall and will feature multiple opportunities for residents to participate, including the groups/sessions described below. All meeting information will be posted under upcoming and past meetings sections below.  

  • Advisory Group: A diverse group of Springfield community members and stakeholders will meet monthly to provide feedback to County staff on community priorities. 
  • Community Meetings: The Visioning Phase will include a series of community meetings that include a kick-off meeting, interactive visioning meetings, and in-person or virtual  “open house” style meetings to gather input on scenarios.
  • Focus Groups: To hear from community members who may face challenges attending traditional meetings, focus groups will engage small business owners, parents of school-aged children, renters, and Spanish-speaking residents. If you fall into one of these categories, and are interested in joining a focus group, please email Katrina Newtson. 

Community Meetings

Community Meeting #4
Date/Time and Location TBD

Overview of three scenarios.

Community Meeting #5
Date/Time and Location TBD

Presentation of Final Vision Plan.

Advisory Group Meetings

Advisory Group Meeting #3
Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Location and Agenda TBD

Focus Group Meetings

Focus Group Meeting #4: Older Adults (65+)
Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Virtual Meeting - Zoom (Please register to participate and receive your unique link.)

This virtual focus group is for adults aged 65 and older and will be a small, facilitated discussion. Participants will be asked specific questions to share feedback on current conditions and their future vision for the Franconia-Springfield area. Participation is limited to fifteen individuals to encourage dialogue and detailed input.

Advisory Group Meeting #1 - Study Introduction
Monday, September 29, 2025

Staff Presentation

Community Meeting #1: Study Kick-off 
Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Meeting Video  |  Staff Presentation

Focus Group Meeting #1: Parents of Child Under Age 18 and Renters
Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Focus Group Meeting #2: Spanish-speakers
Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Focus Group Meeting #3: Small Business Owners 
Thursday, October 16, 2025

Advisory Group Meeting #2 
Monday, October 27, 2025

Focus Group and Visioning Meetings Presentation  | Multimodal Transportation Analysis Presentation

Community Visioning Open House Meeting
Saturday, November 8, 2025

Community Visioning Meeting
Thursday, November 13, 2025

Community Survey (English)  |  Community Survey (Español) (Survey will close on December 5, 2025)

Public hearings for this Plan amendment have not been scheduled.

Questions can be emailed or directed to Katrina Newtson at (703) 324-6122.

Need a Translation?

Do you need a translation or interpreter? Language translation services are available free of charge. To request translation of a document or the services of an interpreter at a meeting, please email us or call 703-324-4256, TTY 711. Requests for interpreter services must be submitted one week prior to the meeting.

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