Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board · Jun 15, 2026

HHCAB Committee Meeting (Home Sharing)

Agenda Minutes Read the transcript3 agenda items · 1 vote, all unanimous · 4 tracked topics

What was decided

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Approve Meeting Minutes
Motion to approve the HHCAB meeting minutes from May 13, 2026 passed unanimously.
Passed, unanimous
not chaptered

Presented

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Review Results from Home Sharing Survey · Staff presented survey results from the Village Speak Series held at the Sherwood Community Center on May 15 and May 29, 2026. Notable findings included that 14 participants selected 'I like the idea, but don't know where to start,' and 62% of total participants fell into categories that could benefit from educational materials. Two participants provided contact information but did not respond when contacted on June 4.
- Home Sharingin progressSurvey results from the Village Speak Series were reviewed; 62% of participants indicated unfamiliarity or uncertainty about home sharing, suggesting a need for educational materials. Next steps were identified including expanded outreach to additional venues, placement of guides on city platforms, and engagement with GMU student groups.
- Sherwood Community CenterapprovedThe Housing Program Manager attended the Village Speak Series at the Sherwood Community Center on May 15 and May 29, 2026, where the Home Sharing survey was distributed.
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Discuss Next Steps · The team identified several next steps: additional outreach to the Senior Center (Green Acres) and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute; use of current home sharers as peer resources; seeking permission to place home sharing guides on the city website, in Cityscene, and on social media; exploring active GMU student groups and contacting the GMU Affordable Housing Certificate program. The HHCAB flyer will also be shared to fill one vacant seat for a city resident. Next meeting scheduled for July 12, 2026.
- Senior CenterIdentified as a target for additional Home Sharing outreach, specifically the Senior Center at Green Acres.
- Green AcresNamed as the site of the Senior Center targeted for additional Home Sharing outreach.
Home Sharingin progress

Topics touched · 4

Home Sharingin progress
Home Sharing is an initiative of the Alexandria Housing and Healthy Communities Advisory Board (HHCAB) exploring whether the city should develop a program to facilitate residents sharing their homes, particularly targeting older adults in single-family detached housing. The concept was first taken up by a dedicated Home Sharing Strategy Team in October 2025, when HHCAB, joined by representatives from Fairfax Village in the City, evaluated two approaches—passive outreach versus hands-on program development—and recommended a phased, data-driven approach to test community interest over 6–12 months, with NVRC identified as a potential regional partner.
- What are the outcomes and next steps from the July 6, 2026 HHCAB Regular Meeting strategy team update and the July 21, 2026 Home Sharing Committee Meeting?
- When and how will expanded outreach to the Senior Center, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, and GMU student groups be conducted?
Sherwood Community Centerapproved
The Sherwood Community Center (formally the Willard Sherwood Health & Community Center / WSHCC) is a joint City of Fairfax and Fairfax County redevelopment project, with costs split 42% City and 58% County. As of the November 2024 PRAB update, the project was between the zoning and permit steps, with construction slated to begin Q1 2026 and wrap up Q4 2028.
- Whether the Performing Arts addition to the existing Sherwood Center will receive the additional $4 million needed in the CIP to be funded.
- Whether the HVAC replacement at the existing Sherwood Center will be funded, including the potential use of Parks Foundation Legacy for Fairfax funds earmarked for Sherwood maintenance.
Senior Center
The Fairfax City Young at Heart Senior Center, currently located at Green Acres Center (a repurposed 1961 school building), is a membership-based senior activity hub offering programs including pickleball, bocce, bus trips, craft markets, holiday events, and fitness activities. Chuck Paceley has served as the regular PRAB stakeholder liaison for the Senior Center throughout this period.
- Outcome and full implications of the April 28, 2026 City Council vote on the Willard Sherwood Health and Community Center for the Senior Center's future at Green Acres.
- A proposed $60/year membership fee (benchmarked against Fairfax County pricing, raised at the April 2025 PRAB meeting) — whether it was adopted or rejected.
Green Acres
Green Acres is a city-owned facility in Fairfax City that currently serves as the home of the Young at Heart Senior Center, operated by Parks and Recreation staff under Ann Chase. The facility hosts a wide range of senior programming (Mahjong, Bocce, Pickleball, Lunch and Learn, Senior Trips, etc.) as well as community meetings, workshops, and recreation activities for broader age groups.
- Whether Green Acres will be redeveloped or repurposed for affordable housing, given the School Board covenant and the pending Willard Sherwood project proposal.
- Whether the comprehensive plan's land use section will be updated to reflect the changing status and potential of the Green Acres site in light of the Willard Sherwood project, as raised in the May…

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