This month’s meeting will feature an update on the construction project at George Mason University, as well as regular business and discussions of various ongoing area developments.
Featured Topic (~ 45 minutes)
george Mason university
Representatives from George Mason University will provide an update on FUSE building construction, and efforts to create community programs and activate the Plaza at Mason Square (GMU’s Arlington Campus).
Regular Business (~ 1 hour)
Minutes
We will review and approval the draft minutes from our November 2022 Membership Meeting.
Treasurer’s Report
Our Treasurer, Giang Dang, will give us a brief on our financial situation and membership numbers.
As a reminder, please renew – or join – BVSCA on our membership page. Dues for the 2022-2023 Membership Year (only $10!) are currently being collected.
(If you are able, please consider renewing for multiple years to minimize transactional burdens for our treasurer.)
Ballston BID
Our representative to Ballston Bid, Allyson Ugarte, will share news from Ballston BID.
Arlington Civic Federation (CivFed)
Hear the latest news from BVSCA’s representatives to CivFed, Sharon Valencia, Adam Theo, and Nick Klissas, including an update on the controversial Resolution to Restore the Public’s Confidence in Arlington County Governance (PDF).
Arlington Neighborhoods Program (ANP)
(Formerly Neighborhood Conservation Program – NCAC)
Ken Hughes, our ANP representative, will update us on the Arlington Neighborhoods Program.
Boundaries Committee Update
Update on discussions over possible new Civic Association boundaries.
Upcoming external speakers
Discussion on speakers for 2022-2023:
- Feb: TBD
- Mar: TBD
Suggestions for speakers or topics from our membership are welcome. Please email info@ballstoncivic.org with your suggestions.
Developments Around BVSCA
Open session, with option to break-out into follow-up meetings for any questions or updates on projects as found on My Arlington Projects which include:
- YMCA
- Quincy / Buck Site
- American Legion/APAH (Terwilliger Place)
- Ballston Macy’s
- Joyce Motors
- Holiday Inn
- Vernon Duplex
- 3901 Fairfax Drive Public Plaza (Skanska)
- Silver Diner
- 11th & Vermont Construction
- Ballston Station / APAH Construction
- I-66 Garage Repairs
- St. Charles Borromeo Church
- The Kirkwood
- Fuse at Mason Square (GMU Arlington Campus) – FOCUS TOPIC
Stormwater Working Groups
Jim Rosen and Adam Theo will provide an update on the activities of the Lubber Run and Spout Run Stormwater Working Groups.
Upcoming Membership Meetings
Our next meeting is Monday, February 27, 2022.
All meetings start at 7pm. Locations to be announced.
Mark your calendars!