2050 Eastern Gateway Concept Plan - City of Falls Church

Proposed Development Objectives
The area is currently zoned for light industry, creative
development, and multifamily residential. Figure 3.1 below is
an image of current zoning map for this part of the Eastern
Gateway site. In an effort to create a more attractive
jurisdiction edge and a more memorable entrance into Falls
Church, the zoning should change from light industry to a
creative development zone that can then be designed as
mixed-use, injecting more pedestrian activity and life into the
area. We further suggest that the multifamily residential zoning
along Roosevelt be changed to a zoning designation that will
allow residential mixed used development with commercial
development at the ground level. Finally, we suggest requiring
the preservation of the open space between the multifamily and
single family home residential areas. These zoning changes will
allow higher intensity development of Roosevelt
Boulevard/Wilson Boulevard and more creativity in the
development that will occur, which will serve to encourage
clustering development while preserving open space for
recreational use.
Figure 3.1. Current Zoning
Because it is situated along a major transportation route,
Roosevelt Boulevard can serve as a principal artery through the
Falls Church Seven Corners Gateway site. Proposed
development for the Roosevelt Boulevard/Wilson Boulevard
site will consist of a mix of retail/commercial, office, and
residential uses. The goal of the development is to transform
Roosevelt Boulevard into an urban main street, with many
buildings offering a variety of first-floor commercial and retail
establishments, along with restaurants and cafes with sidewalk