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Mosaic Park Update

Posted on January 20, 2012 | Comments Off on Mosaic Park Update

Please check out the following link to get more information on the Mosaic Park Master Plan, Design Meeting Schedule, and other Documents. Thank you Allyson Ugarte, our representative to the Founders Square project, for passing along this information. Let us know if you have any questions or comments by sending us an email at info@ballstoncivic.org

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Reminder: Citizen Focus Group (Sign Ordinance) Thursday October 27

Posted on October 26, 2011 | Comments Off on Reminder: Citizen Focus Group (Sign Ordinance) Thursday October 27

Meeting Announcement:

As you may be aware, staff is undertaking a project to comprehensively update the sign regulations in the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance. Staff is inviting targeted focus groups to share thoughts on sign regulations in the draft ordinance.

We are convening a focus group for Arlington County citizens from 7:00-9:00 pm on October 27, 2011 in Multipurpose Rooms B & C at the Walter Reed Community Center at 2909 16th Street South. Through this discussion we are asking for your feedback on the draft of the proposed ordinance, which is posted at: http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/CPHD/planning/studies/pdf/file83490.pdf.

Following each focus group discussion, a summary of the comments received will be posted on the project web site: http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/CPHD/planning/studies/SignRegUpdate.aspx.

The following provides the anticipated schedule for public review and consideration of a revised Ordinance by the Planning Commission and County Board, expected to be completed by early 2012.

  • November 19: County Board meeting – Request to Advertise (selected topics- umbrellas, sidewalk signs, coordinated parking garage signs)
  • November 28: Planning commission meeting consideration of selected topics (see above)
  • December 10: County Board meeting consideration of selected topics (see above)
  • June 2012: County Board meeting — Request to Advertise (full sign ordinance)
  • July 2012: Planning Commission and County Board consideration of the full sign ordinance

If you plan to attend and have not yet RSVP’d, please RSVP to Deborah Albert at dalbert@arlingtonva.us.

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Update: Proposed Revisions to Sign Ordinance

Posted on September 15, 2011 | Comments Off on Update: Proposed Revisions to Sign Ordinance

See the message below from Deborah Albert, Planner with Arlington County Department Community Planning, Housing and Development regarding the progress on the progress on the revision of the sign ordinance:

Please find a working draft of a proposed sign ordinance at the following link: http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/CPHD/planning/studies/pdf/file83148.pdf

Please review this draft as a work-in-progress. It reflects comments heard during the initial outreach phase, which took place from February through June, 2011. Additionally, it reflects a compiliation of preliminary recommendations from both our consultant, Duncan Associaties, and from staff.

The second phase of outreach began with a public forum last night, and thanks to all who came out last night to participate in the discussions based on select policy issues codified in this working draft. There will be additional opportunities, listed below, to provide review and feedback throughout this second phase of outreach. Comments received during this phase will be reviewed and considered, and any refinements will be incorporated into a final version that will be attached to a Request to Advertise brought before the County Board at their October meeting. Additionally, should any interim drafts be available during the review process, they will be posted on the ZOCO and sign regulations web pages.

A comments matrix will be compiled to include all comments received during this phase of outreach, with staff responses. Continue reading →

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Memories of Washington-Lee High School Through the Decades

Posted on September 15, 2011 | Comments Off on Memories of Washington-Lee High School Through the Decades

The Arlington Historical Society and the Washington-Lee Alumni Association are set to co-host a presentation detailing the history of Washington-Lee High School. Memories of Washington-Lee High School Through the Decades will take place Thursday September 15th at 7:00pm at Central Library (1015 N. Quincy St. Arlington, VA 22201). Washington-Lee High School has been a cornerstone of our community for many years. Come learn more about it’s rich history and place in our community. Please click here for more information about this presentation.



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Upcoming Public Forum for Ballston/Beaver Pond Restoration Project

Posted on May 30, 2011 | Comments Off on Upcoming Public Forum for Ballston/Beaver Pond Restoration Project

Ballston Pond Improvement Project – Second Public Meeting. Monday, June 13th, 7:30 PM. National Rural Electric Cooperative Building, 4301 Wilson Blvd. Conference Center. Near Ballston Metro Station.

This will be the second public meeting on the Ballston Pond project. Attend this meeting to learn about, and give us feedback on, initial concepts for the restored pond! The pond is at the corner of Fairfax Drive and I-66, and collects runoff from the highway and the surrounding area. The improvement project goals include:

o Creation of a new flow pattern to keep water in the pond longer, allowing the wetland plants to filter the stormwater; Maximizing the capacity of the pond;
o Control of litter and sediment that flows into the pond;
o Removal of invasive plant species, and re-planting with a wider variety of native plants, enhancing wildlife habitat; and
o Improved access and interpretive signage

Check out the new project Blog! Please click here for more information on the Ballston/Beaver Pond Restoration Project.


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Metro Seeks Input on Proposed Weekend Rail Cuts

Posted on May 17, 2011 | Comments Off on Metro Seeks Input on Proposed Weekend Rail Cuts

ArlNow.com reports that WMATA will hold a public hearing on proposed service cuts at the Arlington County Board Room (2100 Clarendon Blvd) this Wednesday. The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow with an “open house,” followed by a “town hall meeting” at 6:00 p.m. and a public hearing at 6:45 p.m.

WMATA is proposing scaling back weekend rail service, which would increase from 12 minutes to 18 minutes until 9:30 p.m. on Saturdays. On Sundays, headways will increase from 15 minutes to 20 minutes before 9:30 p.m. After 9:30 p.m. on both days, you’ll have to wait 25 minutes between trains.

We encourage all residents to go to this meeting to address any concerns they have with these proposed cuts. Check out our News Section for more information. Also, click here for more information on the proposed changes.

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Panel to Present Success Against Invasive Species at Local Parks

Posted on March 2, 2011 | Comments Off on Panel to Present Success Against Invasive Species at Local Parks

The Arlington County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources is partnering with Remove Invasive Plants (RIP), a community group in Arlington, which is dedicated to removing invasive plants from the county’s parks. Both groups are coordinating with the Arlington Regional Master Naturalists to present an educational event at the Central library and would like to invite you to attend.

The event will be held at 7 pm on March 23, 2011 at the Central Library Auditorium. If you have questions, please contact Leena Chapagain. Please find more information about this event after the jump. Continue reading →

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Foundation Forms to Save Arlington’s Lubber Run Amphitheatre

Posted on March 2, 2011 | Comments Off on Foundation Forms to Save Arlington’s Lubber Run Amphitheatre

March 1, 2011 – For Immediate Release

Contact: Chris Scheer (scheerjchris@gmail.com) 703-276-9725 or Tricia Freeman at trifree@aol.com

The two-year struggle to save Arlington’s Lubber Run Amphitheatre took a new turn last month with the formation of a nonprofit foundation dedicated to bringing county government and citizens together to return the amphitheatre located near Ballston to an inviting public venue for outdoor entertainment.

The Lubber Run Amphitheatre Foundation, Inc. was incorporated by the Commonwealth of Virginia in January and held its first meeting February 7. It will file for tax-exempt status within the next few months. Continue reading →

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County Manager Releases Proposed FY 2012 Budget

Posted on February 15, 2011 | Comments Off on County Manager Releases Proposed FY 2012 Budget

County Manager, Barbara Donnellen, released her proposed FY 2012 County Budget on Saturday, February 12. There will be several opportunities for public comment, including the Public Budget Hearing on March 22nd and Public Tax Hearing on 24th. Please check the FY 2012 Budget Worksession Schedule for a complete list of these events.



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Arlington County FY 2012 Budget Summary

Posted on February 9, 2011 | Comments Off on Arlington County FY 2012 Budget Summary

The County Manager, Barbara Donnellan, released a summary of the FY 2012 Budget for the County on Tuesday, February 8. The full budget will be released this Saturday, February 12 at the County Board’s meeting at 8:30am. Click here for the full agenda for Saturday’s Board meeting.

Please find some more information below regarding the FY 2012 Budget. We will add more information to our website as it becomes available. Feel free to contact us at any time at info@ballstoncivic.org. Thanks.



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