Old Town Fairfax, VA. Photo by Brandon Wu via Flickr.
City Councilmember Michael DeMarco may just be in his first term of elected office, but he has a strong vision for the future of the City of Fairfax, VA.
As the previous Chair of the city’s Economic Development Authority, DeMarco is focused on smart growth and development for his city of 6.3 square miles and just under 25,000 residents. Fairfax is located in Northern Virginia and part of the growing greater Washington, DC metro region. “It’s not a question of when we will grow,” says DeMarco. “It’s a question of how we will grow.”
A suburban community comprised largely of single-family homes, DeMarco believes the future of Fairfax City lies in diversification. “We’re an aging demographic,” says DeMarco. “To attract a younger demographic and attract more small and medium-size businesses we need to think about smart growth principles.”