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ACTION ALERT: What do you think of the Duke Street recommendations?

ACTION ALERT: What do you think of the Duke Street recommendations?

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The deadline to provide feedback on the draft recommendations for the Duke Street Land Use Plan has been extended to September 15.

LETTER: CSG and M4All urge veto override for Hedrick appointment

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We were deeply disappointed to learn that the County Executive once again plans to veto the appointment of Planning Board Member James Hedrick.

ACTION ALERT: Don’t forget to support accessory dwellings today!

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Fairfax County is in the final stretch of updating its Accessory Living Unit (ALU) regulations, and the county needs to hear from supporters before making their final decisions.

ACTION ALERT: The time is near for ALUs – we need you!

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Fairfax County recently released proposed changes to its Accessory Living Unit (ALU) regulations. While heading in the right direction, they still don’t go far enough.
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TESTIMONY: Comments on the Draft RFK Campus Master Plan, DC

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August 14, 2026 Ms. Anita Cozart, Director, DC Office of Planning Via: OP.RFKMasterPlan@dc.gov RE: Comment on RFK Campus Master Plan – Public Comment Draft Dear Director Cozart: Please accept these comments on the housing and mobility components of the draft RFK Campus Master Plan on behalf of the Coalition for