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Monday, July 24, 2023
7:00 pm
Online via Zoom Web Conference
See email for log-in information
Subject to Adjustment
This month’s meeting will feature a presentation by Vision Zero about safety initiatives in our neighborhood, regular business, and discussions of various ongoing area developments.
Featured Topic
History of Ballston-Virginia Square
Christine Baker, head of the the County’s Vision Zero initiative to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all, will update us on their progress and transportation safety-focused initiatives in our neighborhood.
The presentation is available as a PDF.
Regular Business
Minutes
We will review for approval draft minutes from our June 2023 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 2023-2024 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, Nick Klissas, Ken Hughes,and Robbie Woodsor.
Arlington Neighborhoods Program (ANP) / Arlington Neighborhoods Advisory Committee (ArNAC)
Ken Hughes, our ArNAC representative, will provide an update.
Upcoming external speakers
Discussion on speakers for 2023-2024:
- Aug: No Meeting
- Sep: 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
- Vernon Duplex
- 1129 N. Utah Duplex
- Pickleball at Hayes Park
- Retail equivalent site plan amendments
- 3901 Fairfax Drive (Skanska)
- 11th & Vermont Construction
- Ballston Station / APAH Construction
- St. Charles Borromeo Church
- The Moderna at Clarendon (3415 Washington Blvd)
- FUSE at Mason Square (GMU Arlington Campus)
- Plan Langston Boulevard
Stormwater Working Groups
Ken Hughes and Jim Rosen will update on the Spout Run and Lubber Run working groups.
Upcoming Membership Meetings
Our next meeting is Monday, September 25, 2023. There is no meeting in August.
The full schedule for this membership year can be found on our meetings page and Google Calendar.
All meetings start at 7pm. Locations to be announced.
Mark your calendars!