The Army plans to use the entire former Navy Annex site, along Columbia Pike, to expand Arlington National Cemetery.
Pentagon City News
County Board Tailors Sign Rules for Urban Regional Shopping Centers
New sign rules aim to keep the County’s urban regional shopping centers competitive.
County Board Approves Improved Columbia Pike Transit Stations Project
The Arlington County Board has voted to further reduce costs for the Columbia Pike Transit Stations project by choosing a design concept that includes the option of the stations being partially assembled in a factory, rather than built in place, reaffirming a “kit-of-parts” concept, which offers high-quality design and materials for the 23 planned stations.
CORRECTION: County Board Approves 10-Year Plan for Bus Service Improvements
Over the next decade, Arlington will invest in upgrading bus service across the County and provide premium bus service along the Columbia Pike corridor.
County Board Approves Metropolitan Park Phase 6
The Arlington County Board today approved the Phase 6 site plan for the Metropolitan Park development in Pentagon City. Developer Vornado plans a new apartment building with of 577 units and 9,665 square feet of ground floor retail space. The building will incorporate multiple rooflines with a maximum height of 22 stories. The community will gain three new open space areas, including the completion of the Metropolitan Park Central Park, a public courtyard open space and an enhanced streetscape treatment along S. Eads Street.
July 2016 County Board Meeting Agenda Highlights
The County Board will take action on dozens of items this month. Here are some highlights from the agenda.
County Board Receives Draft Plan to Improve Countywide Bus Service
The Arlington County Board held a work session today on a plan to improve bus service Countywide over the next 10 years.
New Bus Lanes in Crystal City, Potomac Yard Open for Service
The new transitway is an example of regional cooperation.
Arlington County Board Approves Changes to Pentagon Centre Site Plan
The Board approved site plan amendments to Pentagon Centre by developer Kimco Realty that allow for a re-ordere, phased redevelopment that includes modest increases in residential, proposed retail and open space, and a similar decrease in space dedicated to office and hotel uses. The overall density remains largely unchanged.
“Smart Growth” Voting
Some developments in Arlington’s Metro corridors are providing polling places.