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Founded in 1967, the Reston Citizens Association (RCA) represents the citizens of Reston on political and social issues, including planning, development, transportation, education, environment, accessibility, and more.
Operating as usual
This is a good time to reflect on Reston's history. Thanks to authors, Mary Ruffin Hanbury and W. Lewes for their excellent Reconnaissance Survey of Selected Individual Historic Resources and Eight Potential Historic Districts, reported in "Reston, A Planned Community in Fairfax County, Virginia"https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/FX-796_Reston_Planned_Community_Cost_Share_Survey_2021_WMCAR_report_web.pdf
For 2.5 years, Supervisor Alcorn’s Reston Comprehensive Plan Study Task Force, comprised of citizen volunteers who live in Reston including several RCA Board Directors plus county staff, has worked endlessly to make recommendations for an update of the Plan. The last meeting of the Task Force is tonight at 5 p.m. (watch here: https://bit.ly/huntermillchannel). Be sure to subscribe and read our Huntermill District Supervisor's weekly emails to stay informed.
The clustering of density and open space is a hallmark of Reston's Planned Residential Community, and has been in place since Reston was founded. Enjoy these overhead photos of our planned Reston community.
RCA strongly Encourages Reston Participation – deadline December 10, 2021 | Reston Citizens Association
RCA strongly Encourages Reston Participation – deadline December 10, 2021 by RCAReston | Dec 7, 2021 | Updates FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 4, 2021 – Reston Citizens Association is strongly encouraging Reston community-wide participation in the survey being conducted by Fairfax County to ...
It was an interesting 2-year process that one of our members participated in. CONNIE HARTKE 's final comments: I am no longer in favor of a grade-separated crossing only because of the problems with who owns and maintains each side of the pedestrian overpass. An underpass would be what I would prefer to use, but the cost surely means this would be too far into the future, if ever. This leaves us with improving the atgrade crossings. Color should be used to delineate pedestrian and bike routes clearly. This not only helps the pedestrians; it helps drivers who want to avoid pedestrians but can get confused in heavy traffic or bad weather conditions.
At any point where TF Cornerstones returns for a “special exception,” consider increasing the amount of the proffer.
After nearly two years of discussions and 15 meetings, a study group has voted in favor of ditching three pedestrian crossing options offered by a developer of an approved mixed-use development near the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station. TF Cornerstone plans to transform an aging office park east o
Reston residents and business property owners also!
You should have an envelope like this in your mailbox - please vote. The election is uncontested, but a quorum is always needed. This is for our two Reston Community Centers which are paid for with your property tax dollars. The easiest way to vote is online at the RCC website, but you have to remember to put in the userid and pin which is printed on the ballot. Or you can just fill in the ballot and mail it in the provided envelope. More information about the Reston Community Center Tax for Small District 5 at this link:
https://rcareston.org/wp-content/uploads/2014-1.pdf
Interested in learning more about the Hunter Mill Road area? See the link below.
Interested in learning more about the Hunter Mill Road area? A virtual program titled “The Story of the Historic Hunter Mill Road” will be presented on Monday, September 27th at 7:00pm. Jim Lewis, a tour guide, expert on local history and chairman of HMDL's History Committee, will give a PowerPo...
Take Out Tuesday Fundraiser for SLHS Golf Team. TONIGHT!
Get your dinner from the Sunset Hills Rd Chick-fil-A and support the girls' golf 16-member team. Many are new team members, so funds earned will go towards the purchase of some needed new team wear and other training expenses.
Be sure to mention "SLHS Fundraiser."
TONIGHT! Get your dinner from the Sunset Hills Rd Chick-fil-A and support the girls' golf 16-member team. Many are new team members, so funds earned will go towards the purchase of some needed new team wear, and other training expenses.
Be sure to mention "SLHS Fundraiser."
Survey regarding parking around Reston's and Tysons' Transit Station Areas - respond by 7/31.
Fairfax County, Virginia - Fairfax County Managed Parking Project
REMINDER: The Reston Study Task Force is still meeting to discuss and analyze potential changes to the Comprehensive Plan for Reston, which guides future planning and land use decisions for the area. The next meeting is TONIGHT at 7pm.
See the meeting agenda and get more details about the study here:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-development/plan-amendments/reston-area-study
RCA Does Not Endorse Candidates | Reston Citizens Association
RCA Does Not Endorse Candidates by RCAReston | Mar 29, 2021 | Updates There continues to be confusion over the position of the Reston Citizens Association (RCA) with respect to an endorsement statement on the Reston Association (RA) election put out by the Coalition for a Planned Reston (CPR). T...
An appeal from our local print news. RCA contributed. Here's the link if you can contribute - every little bit helps.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-americas-oldest-newspaper
Reston Citizens Association updated their website address.
Have you made your decision? Interested in hearing the RA Candidates position statements? RCA hosted a candidate forum on 2/22. See the recorded video here and be sure to tune into the RA forum TONIGHT. https://rcareston.org/rca-hosts-ra-candidates-2021/
RCA hosts RA Candidates – February 2021 by RCAReston | Feb 23, 2021 | Updates On February 22, RCA hosted the 4 At-Large candidates running for the RA Board of Directors.
What would it take for you to make a major saving improvement to your home? New , adding insulation, etc. Would a rebate help? How about regulatory changes? Take a short energy survey, here: https://bit.ly/3dwa0ON
Fairfax County, Virginia - Take online public surveys on energy, transportation, development, and waste to inform the development of a community climate action plan.
Mark your calendar!
is hosting two public meetings later this month. Join us on 2/23 to discuss issues & on 2/25 to discuss transportation, development and waste. More info: https://bit.ly/3fW2cn8
Fairfax County, Virginia - Learn about the Community-wide Energy and Climate Action Plan and how you can become involved.
A single severe storm in 2019 cost taxpayers $14 million. That's money that could have been spent on other county programs, projects, and services. matters: http://bit.ly/30lf7Zx
Please take this survey - open to all Fairfax County residents. Share!
https://rcareston.org/survey-zmod/
Survey regarding zMOD (zoninig modernization) by RCAReston | Feb 12, 2021 | Updates For the past three months, RCA has been engaged with County officials and other community groups to express our concerns over zMOD – a County initiative that will have far-reaching effects on everyone, but which ha...
Dear Reston Resident,
The Board of Supervisors (BOS) is planning to vote as soon as March 9th on a comprehensive re-write of the entire zoning code called zMOD.
In addition to its original advertisement of ‘modernization’, this massive undertaking includes many serious unexpected changes.
Please take this short survey to help us know how YOU feel.
Please SHARE this email and survey with neighbors, Fairfax Co. friends, HOA and Citizen Associations’ members so the BOS can make wise decisions for all of us.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FFXZMOD
Results will be shared with Supervisors prior to their zMOD vote and will be available at https://www.act4fairfax.net/.
Thank you.
Voting for the 2021 Reston Association Board of Directors Election opens Monday, March 1, 2021, at 5:00pm.
Please take this opportunity to learn more about this year’s candidates and their positions on important issues. You can read Candidate Statements and find out important election information on the RA website here. https://www.reston.org/board-of-directors-election RA will also host a Candidate Forum via Zoom where candidates can directly address your questions and concerns.
Candidates Forum: Wednesday, February 24, 2021, 7:00pm
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/98069598425...
Meeting ID: 980 6959 8425
Passcode: 137024
Ask questions during the Candidate Forum or send your questions to the Elections Committee in advance by emailing elections [email protected] by February 19, 2021. Be sure to ask each candidate to state their position about the issues of importance to you as a resident of Small Tax District #5.
Thank you in advance for participating in RA’s 2021 elections. The future of RESTON is at stake!
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Climate change is expected to alter the geographic reach, seasonal distribution and abundance of disease vectors like mosquitoes and ticks. Infectious diseases that were once considered tropical or subtropical may become commonplace in our region.
Climate change presents real concerns for human health. Fairfax County is the midst of developing its first-ever Community-wide Energy and Climate Action Pla...
Climate Action in Fairfax County: Be a Part of the Solution
Fairfax County is the midst of developing its first-ever Community-wide Energy and Climate Action Plan, or CECAP. Learn why climate action is important on a ...
Live now: Planning Commission public hearing on zMOD, Zoning Ordinance Modernization Project
Fairfax County, Virginia - Channel 16 Live Stream
Many Reston organizations are intending to make statements about zMOD at the Planning Commission meeting on Thursday. RCA passed a resolution on the matter. To learn more details regarding the concern about the substantial changes to the original intent of zMOD (zoning modification), see the link in the comments.
https://rcareston.org/rca-zmod/
Reston Citizens Association calls on the County to Remove Far Reaching and Harmful Amendments from its Zoning Ordinance Modernization (zMOD) proposal. by RCAReston | Jan 21, 2021 | Updates January 21, 2021 – Reston, VA – The Reston Citizens Association (RCA) Board of Directors has adopted a set ...
Tonight - Reston Historic Resources Survey Virtual Community Meeting, Tuesday,Jan. 5 at 7 p.m.
Local Newspaper Needs Support - One of our few remaining resources for excellent local news coverage is in danger of folding due to lack of advertising. Reporting by the Reston Connection and its affiliates may be coming to an end. You can pick up a free weekly copy at our Reston Community Centers, the Library, even the Reston Hospital Emergency room, plus you can read it online. Please consider donating to save the Connection Newspapers: https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-americas-oldest-newspaper
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Workforce Dwelling Unit Policy Plan Amendment | Housing and Community Development
Fairfax County, Virginia - Fairfax County is seeking public feedback on recommended changes to the county's Workforce Dwelling Unit Policy to provide greater affordable housing opportunities for households earning low and moderate incomes.
Tonight!
Fairfax County, Virginia - zMod - Modernization of Fairfax County's Zoning Ordinance
Details (scroll down until you see the announcement): https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/huntermill/
Here is what's coming along Sunset Hills Rd, east of Wiehle.
Construction began last week on “The Midline,” a residential and commercial community to be located two blocks from the Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station (Silver Line) in Fairfax County, EYA Development LLC announced Sept. 8. It’s anticipated that 80 townhouses will be completed by early 2021, ...
Beware of a phone call or text you may receive about taking a "Reston Survey." It's paid for by a developer, and very slanted to get the answers they want. UPDATE - we have just learned that the survey calls are going into zip code 22182. These speculators who want to develop Reston's open space golf courses plan to build "amenities" that will attract patrons from all over the region. Map is of zip 22181.
You can learn a lot by watching and reach out to us if you have questions - we'll try to answer or direct your to a good source!
Fairfax County, Virginia - Plan Amendment 2020-III-UP1 - Reston Area Study and Plan Amendment
Fight Hunger, Feed Hope: “Stuff the Bus” Food Drive Sept. 12 and 26 - Fairfax County Emergency Information
Posted at 3:13 p.m. For the past nine years, Stuff the Bus has held food drives twice a year during times when donations often drop off – after the winter holidays and during the summer. Hosting drives during these critical times ensured that area nonprofits were able to meet the needs of hungry p...
Contact us for more information and insight if interested in running for the RCC Board of Governors. The deadline to file is 8/15 at 5 p.m. email [email protected]
Serve your community by becoming a candidate in RCC’s 2020 Preference Poll. Residents of Small District 5 (ages 18 and older) may file to fill three three-year terms on the nine-member Board of Governors. The board helps guide programming, policy and RCC’s budget. Filing is open through August 15 at 5:00 p.m., and the poll will run September 11 – October 2. Find more information in the 2020 Candidate Handbook: https://bit.ly/2020PrefPollCandidate
Community voices matter.
Reston is not alone in the battle to save golf course open space from Wheelock Communities' bulldozers. A group in Florida recently saved their golf course from unplanned density in a deal the prior owner of Hidden Creek was hoping to close with Wheelock. We can save our open space from these same wheeler-dealers, too. Join the cause: rescuereston.org/action-center
from David Ramer: "The Reston community has been a leading model community in the nation and the world. This leadership depends on the proper balance of open space. Reston’s leadership Enhances Fairfax County. The two golf courses are critical to this leadership. Please do not allow Reston’s golf courses to be destroyed."
Have you shared your wisdom with Supervisor Alcorn yet? We must continue to let him know how we feel about maintaining this open space. Send your message: https://www.rescuereston.org/action-center
11890 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA
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RCA is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 corporation, founded in 1967. RCA’s mission is to promote Reston’s vision and planning principles, to sustain and enhance its quality of life now and in the future, by serving as a non-partisan, action-oriented organization for all Restonians. Its goal is to educate and engage the community on issues affecting Reston and its future and to facilitate the voice of the citizens by representing the community at local, county and state level meetings and forums.
RCA is a member of the Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations.
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