Recap: Community Meeting Chantilly Library Co-Location Project
- Jul 23
- 2 min read
Attendees learn more about co-locating new library with affordable housing
Community members gathered at the Chantilly High School Auditorium on Thursday, July 16, 2026, to learn about a Fairfax County initiative to redevelop the Chantilly Regional Library site into a new library and technical operations center.
As the size of the site allows for exploration of a broader mix of community benefits, attendees also heard from the Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development on potential to include affordable housing, homeownership opportunities, a park or open space, a community serving space, and more.
Presentations and remarks were provided by Fairfax County Public Libraries, Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development, and Sully District Board of Supervisor Kathy Smith. A question and answer period followed presentations. The general themes of questions and feedback included:
Rationale for redevelopment and land uses
Questions regarding transportation, traffic, parking, pedestrian safety, and crosswalks
Size of potential development
Affordable housing: what it is, who utilizes it, and the need
Connection to local schools
Chantilly Library current condition, project cost, and future operations
Ongoing community participation in decision making
Online Public Survey is Open
Anyone who would like to contribute feedback to the Chantilly Library Co-Location Project can do so online. The current online survey will remain open for several weeks.
What happens next
The Chantilly Library Co-Location Project is in an extremely early phase, and the July 16, 2026, community meeting and current online survey are intended to capture initial questions and concerns. There will be many opportunities to submit feedback throughout this process, including online surveys, in-person meetings, and virtual conversations. Persons interested in staying up to date are encouraged to follow the initiative’s web page.
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