“A Guide to the African American Heritage of Arlington County, Virginia” is now in print and available online from the County’s Historic Preservation Program.
County News
Arlington Formalizes Ballston Quarter Public-Private Partnership
The County Board today formalized the public-private partnership that will transform the Ballston Common Mall into Ballston Quarter, a mixed-use urban retail project in the heart of Ballston.
Arlington County Board Paves Way for New Ballston Quarter Pedestrian Bridge
The Arlington County Board today paved the way for a new pedestrian bridge to be built that will span Wilson Boulevard and connect the redeveloped Ballston Quarter to an existing pathway that leads to the Ballston Metrorail station.
Arlington Funds Six Neighborhood Conservation Projects
The County Board today approved $4.7 million in funding for six new Neighborhood Conservation projects. The approved projects include street improvements, streetlights, a park, and a neighborhood sign.
Arlington to Ask Public to Weigh-in on Short-Term Residential Rental Ordinance
The Arlington County Board today took a step toward regulating short-term residential rentals through online platforms such as Airbnb, Craigslist and others, directing the County Manager to develop a proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment and a community outreach plan to address the issue.
Arlington County Board Moves to Preserve 68 Affordable Westover Units
The County Board today moved to preserve 68 affordable apartments in the Westover neighborhood, approving a $10.9 million Affordable Housing Investment Fund allocation to the non-profit Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH).
Arlington to Put Temporary Fire Station 10 on Wilson School Site
The County Board today accepted the County Manager’s recommendation to put a temporary fire station on the Wilson School site, after extensive public engagement and examination of two dozen potential sites.
Planning a Better Park, Green Space for Rosslyn
The County Board approved a blueprint for a dynamic park in the heart of Rosslyn. A robust community process led to the development of the Rosslyn Highlands Park+ Coordinated Open Space Plan, the conceptual plan for a park that will be part of an even bigger project that will include a new schools, affordable housing, an office building and a new Fire Station 10.
Improvement Coming to Aurora Hills Community Center, Intersection
The County Board approved contracts to upgrade Aurora Hills Community & Senior Center & Library and a busy intersection at Lee Highway and North Glebe Road.
E-CARE, Arlington’s Fall Recycling Day, Set for Sept. 24
Arlington holds its fall Environmental Collection and Recycling Event (E-CARE) on Saturday, Sept. 24 at Thomas Jefferson Middle School.