ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved the rezoning for redevelopment of the Cavalier Club property at 6200 Wilson Boulevard on July 14, 2026. The project will add approximately 250 apartments, ground-floor retail, and a new parking garage while retaining the existing Cavalier Club building.

One important issue remains unresolved: VDOT has denied the proposed reduction of lanes on Wilson Boulevard from two lanes to one. Planners will therefore need to consider alternative ways to improve pedestrian safety while maintaining adequate traffic capacity.

Although the formal public-comment period has ended with the County’s approval, DHCA expects to remain involved. We have a good working relationship with Fairfax County’s Mason District staff and anticipate continuing discussions as the project moves forward, including its construction schedule, traffic and pedestrian improvements, tree-loss mitigation, parking, and other impacts on surrounding neighborhoods.

If you have questions, contact Mark Troppe at marktroppe@gmail.com.

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With many thanks to Mark Troppe for this update, yesterday, the Fairfax Board of Supervisors voted to approve the rezoning application prepared by the developer EYA for the Cavalier Club project. The vote was unanimous in favor.  Here is the link to the Board of Supervisors meeting; discussion of the Cavalier Club project runs between 3:03:45 - 3:17:00. 

On June 23, 2026, the Dominion Hills Civic Association submitted testimony to the Fairfax Planning Commission regarding the Cavalier Club development in advance of their hearing on June 24, 2026.

The Dominion Hills Civic Association has sent 3 letters in the last month advocating for our neighborhood.  First, on April 29, DHCA submitted written testimony regarding the May 5 public hearing to discuss SSPA 2023-I-2B, Cavalier Club.  Second, on May 23, DHCA submitted a letter to express our support for the Arlington Neighborhoods Program.  Third, on May 28, DHCA submitted a letter in support of the proposal of the Capital Improvement Plan to substantially increase funding to the Department of Parks and Recreation for invasive plant removal and habitat restoration.

There are new developments and changes coming to sites along Wilson Blvd that may be of interest to Dominion Hills residents.

The owners of the office building located at 6045 Wilson Blvd. are seeking to remove the building and build townhomes. This will require a general land use study as the site seeks to move from “service commercial” to “low-medium residential.”

You can see the application and other materials related to the study on the Arlington GLUP website. Dominion Hills will have opportunities to share feedback on the proposed changes. If you would like to share any feedback or thoughts, reach out to us at dominionhillscivic@gmail.com. Other opportunities to share feedback with the county may also be coming soon. 

The Cavalier Club, located across McKinley Road from the former Febrey-Lothrop property, now under construction for the Grove at Dominion Hills, is looking to make some big changes that would more than double the number of apartments on the site. More information in this article. We anticipate there will be an opportunity for public comment in some form; stay tuned for more information. Read more details on the Fairfax County website. 

Arlington County kicked off a process to envision what the county should look like in the year 2050 with an event on Feb. 5 featuring speakers on climate change, economic development, education, and commerce. You can see the recording of the event online and access more information on the county website. Arlington residents are invited to send a “postcard from the future” describing what the ideal Arlington looks like. Postcards are available in all county libraries and online.

You can also subscribe to recent updates by email about further Arlington 2050 activities. 

The civic association will be making much-needed repairs to the playground surface the week of December 11, removing and replacing the engineered wood "mulch" surfacing as is needed periodically to keep the park enjoyable and safe.

The playground will be closed during this time. We expect it to be open again by December 15. We may also need some "help" of many stomping feet to help "compact" the mulch and get it settled into place! Small children make great volunteers for this! Stay tuned for updates.

ArlingtonNow published a story with updates on the construction and sale of 40 single family homes on the property formerly known as the Febrey-Lothrop property or the Rouse property. Now marketed as The Grove at Dominion Hills, the site has been the cause of much attention during its development. 

Read the story here.

Dominion Hills Civic Association is pleased to be one of the 12 recipients of a grant from the Arlington County Historic Preservation Fund. According to a press release from Arlington County, the fund was "created to provide a unique opportunity to invest in the future of preservation in Arlington County by administering funds in support of community and individual projects related to the County’s history, built environment, and cultural heritage."

The Dominion Hills Historic Interpretation Project will work to create three historic markers near the former location of the Febrey-Lothrop Estate. This land represents a rich swath of Arlington’s history, and the signage will include information about the Powhatan people, the Civil War, and the 20th century. These new markers will allow residents and visitors to share in this forgotten history.

Work will include community outreach, historic research and interpretation, and collaboration with Toll Brothers to determine the placement of the signage. Work will proceed through the winter with the hope of installing signs by spring 2024.

Story in ArlingtonNow