The final Old Town Fairfax Small Area Plan was the product of a nearly year-long effort to develop specific recommendations for this Activity Center’s land uses, street network, public amenities, and other related elements. This Small Area Plan was approved by the City Council at their June 23, 2020 meeting and is accompanied by appendices that provide further insight to the Plan’s development. Implementation of the Small Area Plan’s recommendations may be tracked in the Old Town Fairfax Small Area Plan Implementation Guide, which will be updated with the recommendations’ latest statuses at the beginning of each calendar year.

The approved plan for Old Town highlights and expands upon its unique historical downtown and cultural assets, making recommendations to expand its appeal as a cultural destination, adding color to highlight unique buildings, and introducing an arts walk. Improving the pedestrian experience through Old Town is another key focus, as is encouraging a balanced mix of uses and connecting pedestrians and bicyclists to both George Mason University and Northfax via a trail to be implemented along University Drive.

The final approved Small Area Plan and its associated documents can be found below:

• Old Town Fairfax Small Area Plan
• Old Town Fairfax Small Area Plan Appendices
• Old Town Fairfax Small Area Plan Implementation Guide (Last updated July 2024)

Background data guiding the Small Area Planning process can be found in the Old Town Fairfax Fact Book.

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