October 2024 Membership Meeting

Monday, October 28, 2024

7:00 pm

Online via Zoom Web Conference

See email for log-in information

Subject to Adjustment

This month’s meeting will feature Arlington County Sheriff Jose Quiroz, an update on the Ballston Macy’s redevelopment with Insight Property Group LLC, regular business, and discussions of various ongoing area developments.

Featured Topics

Conversation with Jose Quiroz, Arlington County Sheriff

Arlington County Sheriff Jose Quiroz will join us for the first part of the meeting. Sheriff Quiroz will share about his ongoing efforts to strengthen community engagement by the Sheriff’s Office and is interested in hearing from the community and introducing himself. This is an opportunity for BSVCA Members to share thoughts and questions in a Q&A format.

Ballston Macy’s Redevelopment Update from Insight Property Group LLC

Insight Property Group LLC will provide a short presentation about the Ballston Macy’s redevelopment construction staging plan and general schedule in anticipation of a demolition start date in early January 2025. The General Contractor, John Moriarty & Associates of Virginia, will also attend to answer any questions members may have.

Regular Business

Minutes

We will review for approval of the draft minutes from the September 2024 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 2024-2025 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 Woodson.

Arlington Neighborhoods Advisory Committee (ArNAC)

Ken Hughes, our ArNAC representative, will provide an update.

Upcoming external speakers

Discussion on speakers for 2024-2025:

  • Oct:
    • Arlington County Sheriff Jose Quiroz
    • Insight Property Group LLC General Contractor, John Moriarty & Associates of Virginia, about the Ballston Macy’s redevelopment.
  • Nov: TBD

Suggestions for speakers or topics from our membership are welcome. Please email info@ballstoncivic.org with your suggestions.

Community Meeting with Terwilliger Place Update

President Randy Painter will update the membership on the conversation with Terwilliger Place representatives discussed at the September 2024 meeting.

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:

  1. YMCA
  2. Quincy / Buck Site
  3. Fairfax and 10th St Intersection Improvements
  4. 11th & Vermont Construction – townhomes nearly completed / ongoing utility work
  5. FUSE at Mason Square (GMU Arlington Campus)
  6. 4601 Fairfax Drive – office to residential conversion
  7. Traffic signal work at the corner of Washington Blvd and Glebe Rd

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, November 25, 2024.