City Hall's West Wing To Close For Construction

From the City of Falls Church: The City Hall renovation project is officially underway. Starting Monday, February 5, three departments will open in office space at 400 N. Washington St.: Community Planning / Development Services, Human Resources, and Public Works.

In advance of the move, Community Planning / Development Services will be closed for packing on Wednesday, January 24, Wednesday, January 31, and Friday, February 2. Human Resources and Public Works will remain open throughout that time.

On Monday, February 5, Human Resources and Public Works will be open for regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Community Planning / Development Services will open at 1 p.m.

The G corridor and Council Chambers are closed to the public. Visitors who wish to travel from one wing to the other must walk around the front of the building, preferably along the sidewalks on Little Falls St. and Park Ave.

Two departments have already moved to temporary space. Housing and Human Services is located in Gage House (401 Great Falls St.) behind the Community Center. The Sheriff's Office is located in the Police Department (G2, East Wing, City Hall, 300 Park Ave.).

The new City Hall is scheduled to open in early 2019, and will improve public safety, ADA accessibility, and visitor convenience. The remainder of City Hall in the East Wing will close in April. Those offices are expected to move to 400 N. Washington St. During construction, the award-winning Farmers Market remains open every Saturday in the City Hall parking lot. The Community Center, Mary Riley Styles Public Library, Cherry Hill Farmhouse and Park should not be affected by the construction project. Updates on office moves are available here.

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