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Release: This is smart growth! Creating a vibrant, walkable Oakton, Fairfax VA
CSG and allies support transformation of the old AT&T office building and its acres of parking. CSG is joined by the Sierra Club, Chesapeake Climate Action Network, Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling, Fairfax Families for Safe Streets, Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions, Nature Forward, Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance, and YIMBYs of NoVA.
VA Testimony: Support for AT&T Oakton plan amendment by Fairfax Healthy Communities
Joint Comments on AT&T OaktonDownload February 25, 2025 Fairfax County Planning Commission 12000 Government Center Parkway Fairfax, VA 22035 RE: Comments in Support of AT&T Oakton plan amendment - PA 2023-00009 (SSPA 2023-II-1F) Chairman Niedzielski-Eichner and Commissioners, The above nine organizations, as part of the Fairfax Healthy Communities Network, are

Take Action: Weigh in on these key issues at the VA General Assembly
The Virginia General Assembly is speeding through its 60-day session, and your legislators want to hear from you! Here’s info on key issues and how to reach your legislators.

We passed zoning reforms in Alexandria!
On Tuesday night, the Alexandria City Council voted unanimously to adopt the package of eight zoning reforms expected to boost the supply of new homes by 25%. The backing from residents like you and local groups was essential in showing broad support for the measures.
Testimony: Alexandria Zoning for Housing
We strongly support adoption of all eight Zoning for Housing proposals including the proposed zoning text amendments, housing master plan updates, and city policy updates. The city is to be credited for its extensive public engagement and the staff are to be credited for their detailed analysis of where the zoning code, plans and policies can be modified. In the end this is a modest package but one which will help to address the housing crisis.