The Arlington County Board has approved the purchase of land that will expand Fort Scott Park in the Arlington Ridge neighborhood.
County Board News
July County Board Meeting Agenda Highlights
The Arlington County Board will consider and act on dozens of items at its July 2019 Board Meeting. The meeting is open to the public.
Paving the Way for Faster Mobile Speeds in Arlington
Arlington is preparing its commercial corridors for next-generation mobile broadband technology, with download speeds up to 100 times faster than today.
Arlington County Board Sets New Salary Cap
The Arlington County Board voted to raise the cap on County Board salaries for the first time since 2011. The new salary cap will take effect Jan. 1, 2020.
County Board Extends Shared Mobility Device Demonstration Project
The County Board has approved a six-month extension of the e-scooter and e-bicycle demonstration program, through Dec. 31, 2019.
Board Approves Ballston-Virginia Square Area Redevelopment
A new residential building in the Virginia Square area will include affordable units.
Arlington County Board June Meeting Agenda Highlights
The County Board will consider and act on dozens of items at its June Meeting. The meeting is open to the public and live-streamed on the County website.
Arlington County Auditor Recommends Improvements for Managing Police Overtime Costs
The County Auditor looked at root causes of police overtime and whether controls were in place to effectively monitor and manage overtime.
County Board Clears Path for More Classroom Space at Washington-Lee High School
The use permit approval will allow the Education Center on the W-L campus to be converted from administrative offices to classroom use.
County Board Adopts Zoning Standards for New Accessory Dwellings
The changes will enable older adults to age in place, help house family members, provide a lower priced housing alternative, and enable homeowners to receive additional income from the rental.