Prince William County Supervisor Victor Angry says the county must continue approving new housing, even as residents raise concerns about traffic, schools, and infrastructure, arguing that Northern Virginia’s housing shortage leaves local leaders with few alternatives.
Angry, who represents the Neabsco District on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors, joined Potomac Local News founder and publisher Uriah Kiser for a wide-ranging interview focused on growth, long-term planning, and several major development projects now moving forward across the county.
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Vint Hill rezonings and housing pressure
The discussion opened with the Board of County Supervisors’ Dec. 9 vote approving three large rezonings along the Vint Hill Road corridor in western Prince William County — Hawthorne, Alderwood, and Longleaf — clearing the way for roughly 1,000 new single-family homes.
Residents spoke for hours during public comment, raising concerns about traffic congestion, school capacity, environmental impacts, and whether the county is moving too quickly.
Angry voted in favor of the rezonings, citing a regional housing shortage and rising costs that are forcing multiple families to share single-family homes.
“The only way out of this is we’ve got to find a way to build more homes,” Angry said, adding that new housing tends to fill quickly anywhere it is built in Northern Virginia.
He credited Brentsville District Supervisor Tom Gordy with negotiating a lower number of homes than proposed initially while preserving what Angry described as the area’s rural character.
Western Prince William growth and the rural crescent
Angry also addressed concerns about development pressure in western Prince William County, noting that zoning changes approved by a previous board effectively ended the long-standing “rural crescent,” which once limited development to one home per 10 acres.
“Things are changing,” Angry said, describing the rezonings as a signal that growth will continue in areas historically resistant to development.
He emphasized that district supervisors are now authorized to lead land-use decisions within their districts, rather than have projects overridden by supervisors from other parts of the county.
The Quartz District: homes, retail, and major road changes
Much of the interview focused on the Quartz District, a long-planned mixed-use development at the intersection of Prince William Parkway and Minnieville Road in eastern Prince William County.
The project is expected to include about 1,500 homes, retail and dining, a lake with a boardwalk, nightlife options, and the county’s first Whole Foods Market. Angry compared the concept to destinations such as Mosaic District in Fairfax or One Loudoun, scaled for Prince William.
The development includes major transportation upgrades, including a single-point urban interchange that will allow Prince William Parkway to pass underneath Minnieville Road. County officials say the improvements will upgrade a previously D-rated intersection to a B-rated level of service, even with new development.
Construction is expected to disrupt traffic for up to two years, though night work could shorten the timeline. Angry said residents should expect to see buildings rising by around 2027, while cautioning that construction schedules can shift.
Schools, enrollment, and future planning
Addressing questions about school capacity, Angry said county data currently shows a stronger need at the elementary level, while some middle and high schools are not experiencing overcrowding.
He confirmed he is scheduled to meet with Prince William County Public Schools leaders to review projected enrollment impacts from new housing, including whether additional school sites may eventually be needed.
The county recently paused planning for a proposed 14th high school, reflecting data showing more students graduating than entering the school system.
Dale City redevelopment and infill projects
Angry also highlighted redevelopment underway in Dale City, including renovations to multiple shopping centers and planned townhome construction near Mapledale Plaza.
Several projects involve infill development on underused commercial properties, while existing anchors such as Giant Food are expected to remain.
“A lot of vision,” Angry said, describing efforts to modernize aging retail areas while keeping long-standing community landmarks in place.
Angry said residents can expect additional public meetings in early 2026 as Quartz District road construction advances and new housing proposals come forward across the county.
“Communication is key,” he said, encouraging residents to stay engaged as Prince William County balances growth with infrastructure, schools, and quality of life.
