Fairfax County staff launch study to consider housing and mixed-use in Tysons office zones

Fairfax County planning staff announced a study to review the county's Tysons office land‑use category and said they are considering allowing residential and mixed‑use development in areas currently restricted to office use, a county presenter said.

The presenter described the effort as "a holistic review of the Tysons office land use category within the county's comprehensive plan," adding that the study is "specifically focusing on office designated areas that sit along the edges of Tysons." The presenter said these edge parcels are the primary focus for potential zoning changes.

County staff framed the outreach phase as the immediate next step. "The best way to make your voice heard at this phase of the study is to take our community survey," the presenter said, noting the survey "takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete." Staff directed the public to the project website for more information and said additional engagement opportunities will be available this summer.

No formal planning changes or votes were announced. The presenter characterized the session as an invitation for public input to inform staff analysis and potential recommendations; any changes to the comprehensive plan or zoning would require later formal steps and public hearings.

For now, county staff are collecting feedback through the survey and summer outreach to inform the study's analysis and any subsequent recommendations to the planning commission or board of supervisors.