MCLEAN, VA — Tuesday’s discussion of the proposed Tysons entertainment complex that was planned to take place at the Gum Springs Community Center will instead be livestreamed, according to the Fairfax County NAACP, which is hosting the event.
Due to the winter storm that’s expected cross Northern Virginia early next week, the decision was made to host a virtual discussion rather than an in-person one. Tuesday’s virtual event is scheduled for 6:30-8 p.m. using Zoom. It will also be streamed live on Facebook.
Registration has reopened so that everyone will be able to access the meeting. Everyone must register prior to the meeting, including those who have already done so.
“This moderated forum will provide residents with an unbiased platform to ask questions, share comments, and express concerns about the proposed project,” according to a release. “The Fairfax County NAACP is dedicated to creating a respectful and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives can be shared and heard.”
Related: Tysons Casino Discussion Planned By Fairfax County NAACP
Representatives from Comstock Development Corp., the Reston-based developer behind the proposal to build an entertainment district anchored by a casino somewhere on Metro’s Silver Line in Fairfax County, will be part of a panel that includes the NoVA Labor Federation AFL-CIO and the No Casino Coalition. Both groups have come out publicly to support and oppose, respectively, plans to build a casino in Tysons.
Read all of Patch’s reporting on the plan to build a casino on Metro’s Silver Line in Fairfax County at Silver Line Casino.
Terry Clower, the director of the Center for Regional Analysis and the Stephen Fuller Institute, will also participate in the panel.
“The Fairfax County NAACP is committed to fostering meaningful dialogue between the community and key stakeholders,” said Niki Zimmerman, president of the Fairfax County NAACP, in a release. “This event offers residents an essential opportunity to engage in open discussions about the potential impacts of the proposed entertainment complex, ensuring their voices are part of the decision-making process.”
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