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Falmouth Village Redevelopment Area


Falmouth Redevelopment Vision
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Opportunity:
The Village of Falmouth stands at a decision making crossroad.  Poised at the busy intersection of two major US highways, the impacts of highway upgrades upon the character and environment of this fragile historic place will need to be considered and understood.  Sixty years ago, the village was split into two geographically isolated neighborhoods when the Jefferson Davis Highway (US Route 1) bridge over the Rappahannock River was constructed, connecting Stafford County and the City of Fredericksburg.  Now plans are being developed to upgrade the intersection of Jefferson Davis Highway and Warrenton Road (US Route 17).  These plans include a grade separated interchange.

Potential:
Currently, Falmouth has been divided by the major highway network into four distinct areas.  Jefferson Davis Highway bisects Falmouth into western and eastern halves, and Warrenton Road bisects the western and eastern halves into northern and southern quadrants.  Through sensitive new infill development in the village center, protection of the existing natural surroundings of the village, and improved access to the river, Falmouth will become a key link in the Heritage Loop that looks to celebrate and conserve the County's natural resources and historic treasures.

Falmouth village, established in the early 1700s, presents a unique opportunity to celebrate, redefine and improve a significant historic place in Stafford County.  As decisions are made related to future potential highway infrastructure, they must be done in a context of thinking about the future of Falmouth Village.  The vision for Falmouth proposes to build upon Falmouth's past and natural resources to attract heritage tourism.

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