News and Updates
Citizen Letter to Planning Commission Requesting Deferral of Campus Commons
via email 10/7/2019 Chairman Peter MurphyVice Chairman James HartCommissioner John Carter (Hunter Mill) Dear Chairman Murphy, Commissioner Hart, Commissioner Carter,I am writing to urge you to vote to defer the Campus Commons proposal when it comes before you on...
What to Know Before Answering the RCC Community Survey
The intent of this article is to educate and inform. During the month of August, the Reston Community Center (RCC), in conjunction with the Center for Survey Research at the University of Virginia is conducting a community survey. This survey will explore how our...
RCA Board of Directors Meeting – Agenda
Monday, July 1, 2019 7:30 - 8:45 pm National Realty/Hartke Building 11890 Sunrise Valley Dr Reston, VA ITEM TOPIC PRESENTER ADOPT...
Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations Annual Picnic – All Are Welcome
Rescue Reston's founder John Pinkman will officially start his term as 1st Vice President of the Federation. The Federation has significant influence in both Fairfax County and Statewide issues. Let's have a great showing from Reston at this fun Annual Meeting/Picnic....
Op-ed: Wheelock’s Grand Scheme for a Grand Park Doesn’t Sell
What doesn’t Wheelock understand about the Reston community’s response to their plans to develop Hidden Creek Country Club? The focus groups that were held last year should have sent a clear message that the majority of the participants want the open space golf course...
Reston Citizens Association hosts meeting with We Are Golf Executive Director Steve Mona ahead of National Golf Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston Citizens Association hosts meeting with We Are Golf Executive Director Steve Mona ahead of National Golf Day May 7, 2019 – Representatives from WE ARE GOLF, a coalition of golf’s leading organizations, converged in Washington, DC last...
RCA hosts Hunter Mill Supervisor Candidates’ Forum, April 23, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston Citizens Association Announces Candidate Forum to be held April 23 at Lake Anne Community Center March 26, 2019 - Reston, VA - Reston Citizens Association (RCA) will be hosting the candidates for the Hunters Mill Supervisor’s seat on the...
Coalition for a Planned Reston Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2019 The Coalition for a Planned Reston (CPR) appreciates the thoroughness and thoughtfulness with which the Fairfax County Planning Commission has dealt with the proposal to raise the population cap of Reston’s Planned Residential...
Sample Information to Organize Your Neighbors to Attend the 1/23 Public Hearing
A meeting we should all attend: WHAT: Fairfax County Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing Regarding Proposed Increase in Population Density WHEN: Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 7:00pm [NOTE: meeting is starting earlier than usual to accommodate the number of...
Attend the January 23 Public Hearing on Reston Density
On January 23, the Fairfax County Planning Commission is holding a Public Hearing on the proposed amendment to raise the Reston zoning density cap outside of the metro transit station areas. This amendment will facilitate high-rise growth in the Village Centers...