Fairfax County opens nearly 90,000-square-foot Franconia Governmental Center

Fairfax County officially opened the Franconia Governmental Center on April 11, 2026, unveiling a nearly 90,000-square-foot facility designed to bring multiple public services together in one community-focused location.

Franconia District Supervisor Lusk, who the county identified as the district's elected supervisor, and county staff called the center a prototype for co-located governmental facilities. "This is your new Franconia District Governmental Center," Supervisor Lusk said at the ribbon cutting, thanking staff and inviting residents to visit.

Facility features and purpose: county materials and speakers said the center includes the Franconia District Supervisor's office, a district police station, a child care center, active-adult space, the new Kingstowne Regional Library and a Franconia Museum. Officials said the building was designed to serve residents of all ages, reflect Franconia's history and improve government efficiency by consolidating services that had previously been scattered across the district.

Background and significance: the project was described as more than two decades in the making. County presenters said consolidating functions into one modern hub will reduce operational costs and make it easier for residents to access services in a single visit.

Ending: the center is now open to the public; county speakers encouraged residents to visit the facility and use its services.