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.

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.

Provide Feedback

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 study updates by email, including details about additional ways to get involved.

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Existing Conditions Report

The Existing Conditions report provides information about the current 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 Report

Community Engagement

The Visioning Phase began in the fall of 2025 and features multiple opportunities for residents to participate, including the groups/sessions described 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: A series of community meetings will 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

Draft Development Scenarios Open House
Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Forestdale Elementary School
6530 Elder Avenue, Springfield, VA 22159

Community members are invited to review and comment on three draft development scenarios for the Franconia–Springfield Study. Feedback will help inform a final vision plan and future updates to the area’s Comprehensive Plan. This is a drop-in open house with no formal presentations; attendees may arrive anytime between 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Advisory Group Meetings

Advisory Group Meeting #4
Monday, February 23, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Franconia Governmental Center, Community Room
6121 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22150

Meeting Agenda

  • Recap of Vision Statement and Guiding Planning Principles Discussion
  • Draft Development Scenarios

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

Meeting Video  |  Focus Group and Visioning Meetings Presentation  | Multimodal Transportation Analysis Presentation

Community Visioning Open House Meeting
Saturday, November 8, 2025

Visioning Boards (English)  |  Visioning Boards (Espańol)

Community Visioning Meeting
Thursday, November 13, 2025

Meeting Video

Focus Group Meeting #4: Older Adults (65+)
Thursday, November 20, 2025

Advisory Group Meeting #3
Monday, February 2, 2026

Meeting Video  |  Staff Presentation

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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