Oct 19, 2023 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
In a practical move towards modern urban planning, Fairfax County’s Parking Reimagined project has taken a big step in reshaping the local parking landscape. Having received approval from the Board of Supervisors following a public hearing on September 26, 2023,...
Oct 13, 2023 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
Plan Langston Blvd, a transformative vision for Route 29, envisions a tree-lined, pedestrian-friendly highway with modern apartments over retail spaces. As we approach the final stages of discussion and potential approval, the County Board could approve the Plan at...
Jul 5, 2023 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
Arlington County has finally unveiled the draft Langston Boulevard Area Plan after a lengthy review process. The Langston Boulevard Area Plan will be a comprehensive vision for the corridor’s future. This article will focus on three crucial aspects of the plan...
Jul 3, 2023 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
Virginia law has licensing regulations that spell out specific terms that must be included in all residential contracting. These regulations apply broadly to construction and renovation work and are spelled out clearly at 18 VAC 50-22-260. There are some nuances to...
Mar 24, 2023 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
On March 23, 2021, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) approved a comprehensive update and modernization – the “Zoning Ordinance Modernization Project (“ZMOD”) – of the County’s Zoning Ordinance. At that time, the Board was utilizing...
Nov 4, 2022 | Real Estate, Land Use & Construction Law
In 1995, the Virginia Supreme Court expressly held that general contractors could assert an absolute “pay when paid” defense against subcontractors claiming monetary damages for non-payment of work on a construction project. See Galloway Corp. v. S.B. Ballard Constr....
