Open Door Monday
2018-06-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2018-07-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2018-09-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2018-10-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2018-11-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Aurora Hills Community Center, 735 18th Street South, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
Drop-in on an Arlington County Board Member at Open Door Mondays

One-on-one, small group chats with Board Members
No reservation required
Locations across the County

Open Door Mondays are your chance to chat informally, one-on-one, with an Arlington County Board Member on any topic. No reservation is needed.
“My colleagues and I always learn something at Open Door Mondays,” Arlington County Board Member Katie Cristol said. “The Board Members take turn hosting these meetings, where we have a chance to have real conversations with individuals or small groups of constituents. Whoever is hosting reports back to the rest of the Board, and when necessary, to the County Manager, on issues or concerns that are raised and on any follow-up actions that need to be taken.”
Open Door Mondays are held every Monday, January through July, and September through November, except when a Monday falls on a County holiday, County offices are closed (i.e., due to a snow emergency), or conflicts with a Board Meeting. The first Open Door Monday of each month is held at Langston-Brown Community Center; the second Open Door Monday is held at Arlington Mill Community Center; the third Open Door Monday is held at Central Library, and the fourth Open Door Monday is held at Aurora Hills Library.
Open Door Mondays are not held in August or December.

July 2018 AHCA Meeting
2018-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Aurora Hills Community Center, 735 18th Street South, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
Placeholder for AHCA monthly meeting.
See the current AHCA newsletter for the agenda.
Come early for refreshments and socializing! Doors open at 6:30.

September 2018 AHCA Meeting
2018-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Aurora Hills Community Center, 735 18th Street South, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States

October 2018 AHCA Meeting
2018-10-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Aurora Hills Community Center, 735 18th Street South, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States

November 2018 AHCA Meeting
2018-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Aurora Hills Community Center, 735 18th Street South, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States

AHCA Holiday Social
2018-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Acadia at Metropolitan Park, 575 12th Road South, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
Join in the Fun!
The End-Of-Year Community Social will be at Metropolitan Park.
The Acadia has generously offered the use of the 18th floor club room, so we have a great space to gather, across the street from where Amazon is likely to build their HQ2.Food and drink will be provided.
Event begins at 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
Lobby entrance is on 12th street.
Limited garage parking in 2-Hour Retail spaces. Garage entrance is on Elm St.
See you there!

January 2019 AHCA Meeting
2019-01-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Aurora Hills Community Center, 735 18th Street South, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
Accessory Dwellings: Neighborhood Case Study. In 2017 Arlington County amended its ordinance governing Accessory Dwellings (ADs). An accessory dwelling is a second dwelling – separate or within a main house – with kitchen, bathroom, and separate entrance on a single family lot. The Affordable Housing Master Plan identified ADs as an existing tool to help augment housing supply and to support older adults aging in place. A detail in the new regulations, however, precludes many existing detached structures from qualifying even if they meet setback and height requirements. We will hear about the case of one neighbor and a legislative fix he will be pursuing to address the Catch-22.
Elementary Schools—Boundaries and Projections. In late December, the school board finalized school boundaries which will alleviate the decade-long overcrowding at Oakridge Elementary School by sending some students in our neighborhood to Hoffman Boston. However, APS continues to grow their student population at an unprecedented rate and even with the boundary change Oakridge will again be over capacity by 2021. Arlington Ridge neighbor Colleen Pickford will share her experience in the Facilities Advisory Committee to look at the changing student population and the facility needs before APS in the coming years with a look at how that may impact our community.
Welcome to Amazonia. If the announcement that Amazon is likely to be our newest and biggest corporate neighbor has gotten your attention, our meeting is for you. We’ll hear a presentation by members of the County Board and JBG-Smith, the landowner/developer who would be working with Amazon to develop its new campus. Come with your questions about Amazon’s agreement with the County and State, and the possible impacts or opportunities, including new residential density, schools, housing affordability, traffic, proposed infrastructure, employment, and more.

Love the Run You're With 5K
2019-02-10 06:00 - 11:00 | VA
The annual Love the Run You’re With 5K will take place in the area of Pentagon City on Sunday, February 10, 2019. The Arlington County Police Department will implement the following road closures to accommodate the race:

Joyce Street, between S. 15thStreet and Army Navy Drive, will be closed from 7:00 AMuntil 11:00 AM.
15thStreet, between S. Hayes Street and S. Joyce Street, will be closed from 6:00 AMuntil 11:00 AM(The southern entrance to the Pentagon City Mall Garage will be closed for the duration of the event).
Army Navy Drive, between S. Joyce Street and S. 23rdStreet, will be closed from 7:00 AMuntil 11:00 AM.

Local street parking will be restricted and motorists should be on the lookout for temporary “No Parking” signs. Illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed and towed, particularly along S. Joyce Street near Pentagon Row. If your vehicle is towed during this event call the Emergency Communications Center at 703-558-2222.
Race attendees are strongly encouraged to use Metro or other “for hire” transportation options. Participants seeking parking options can utilize the Pentagon City Mall garage, which will be accessible via the Army Navy Drive entrance.
For more information regarding the event visit the Pacers Running website.

February 2019 AHCA Meeting
2019-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Aurora Hills Community Center, 735 18th Street South, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
Come early for refreshments and socializing!
Doors open at 6:30.
WE WILL HAVE BABYSITTERS AT THE MEETING

7:00pm – Updates & Action Items
Miriam Gennari, AHCA President, will introduce the Executive Committee, share new membership initiatives, and lead discussion on action items – including 2019 budget, a letter to the county, and more!
7:20pm – Scooters & Dockless Bikes
We’re 4 months into the county’s 9-month pilot program into Shared Mobility Devices. Share your feedback! If you use them, how’s it working for you? If not, do you have concerns? Greg Matlesky, the County’s Shared Mobility Planner, will speak along with representatives of various companies. More info: transportation.arlingtonva.us/scooters-and- dockless-bikeshare/
The following are the meeting presentation materials: http://aurorahighlands.org/wp-content/uploads/Presentation-to-AHCA-19-2-13.pdf
8:00pm – Amazon HQ2 with JBG Smith
Andrew Vanhorn, Exec VP at JBG, will discuss JBG’s vision for future projects and offer an update on current projects and anticipated timing. We will discuss the community’s goals, and share input and concerns. Check out nationallanding.com (a JBG sponsored page) and jbgsmith.com to prepare.

March 2019 AHCA Meeting
2019-03-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Aurora Hills Community Center, 735 18th Street South, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
Childcare will be provided.
Doors open 6:30 for socializing.

Agenda
Presentation by Crystal City Business Improvement District
Tracy Gabriel, President & Executive Director will share details about their upcoming projects and strategic plan, including expansion into Pentagon City. See the February 21 ARLnow article for background.

County Board Member Erik Gutshall on Amazon
Erik will take questions from residents including any lingering questions on Amazon, prior to the Board’s vote on the incentive package this Saturday, March 16.

Upcoming Work to Dominion Glebe Substation
Dominion Energy will be working project at our Glebe Substation on S Eads St, near Four Mile Run beginning Fall 2019-Spring 2020. See the Dominion Glebe Rebuild page for background and plans.

Vote on Accessory Dwelling request
In January, AHCA heard a presentation about a homeowner who legally built living quarters over his garage in 1983, but is now in violation of current Accessory Dwelling (AD) regulations. The owner is asking for a letter of support that the County grant his unit grandfathered legal status as an Accessory Dwelling. The property in question is located at 734 21st St. Additional information is available in a variance request.

Sustainability Statement – Discussion & Vote
The AHCA executive committee has prepared a draft statement on areas we expect the county to address given expected growth in the area. Please review the draft statement on the aurorahighlands.org web site. A vote will be taken to endorse this as an official neighborhood position. Amendments may be offered. New resolutions may also be introduced at this time; a resident notified AHCA of a related resolution requesting a solid commitment from Amazon on community engagement as they move into our neighborhood.

Community Updates
Women in STEM panel, senior center activities, pocket park at 20th & Ives, film screenings, construction on Arlington Ridge

Crystal City Civic Association April Meeting
2019-04-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Westin Hotel, 1800 Richmond Highway, Arlington, 22202, United States
CCCA has invited Aurora Highlands residents to the April 3rd meeting.
An Amazon representative will share Amazon’s plans to be a “good neighbor” to our 22202 residents. Come welcome them and ask questions.

CCCA General Meeting
Westin Hotel

1800 Jefferson Davis Highway

April 3, 7:00-9 pm

This meeting is limited to Crystal City, Aurora Highlands/Pentagon City, and Arlington Ridge residents.

April 2019 AHCA Meeting
2019-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Aurora Hills Community Center, 735 18th Street South, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States

May 2019 AHCA Meeting **Schedule change: 3rd Wednesday**
2019-05-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Aurora Hills Community Center, 735 18th Street South, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States

Primary Elections
2019-06-11 06:00 - 19:00 | VA
The next General Election will be November 5, 2019. Offices on the ballot in Arlington will be Senate of Virginia (30th, 31st, and 32nd Districts), Virginia House of Delegates (45th, 47th, 48th, and 49th Districts), Commonwealth’s Attorney, Sheriff, Commissioner of Revenue, Treasurer, two County Board seats, and School Board.

If primaries are called for any offices, they are scheduled to be held on June 11, 2019 (subject to change).

Note: Aurora Highlands is split between the 30th and 31st Virginia senate districts and the 45th, 48th, and 49th Virginia house districts. Check your home address if you are unsure who your representatives are.

June 2019 AHCA Meeting
2019-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Aurora Hills Community Center, 735 18th Street South, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
7-9pm, 735 18th St.
Aurora Highlands Community Center
Childcare provided!

7:10 Update on 20th & Ives lot
Scott McPartlin, DPR, will update AHCA on the parcel the County aquired last year. The County does not currently have funding for the planning, design, or construction of this site, but will discuss the upcoming house demolition and installment of a casual use space that could involve basic improvements such as grass restoration and tree plantings.
7:30 Managing our Environmental, Energy, and Recycling Challenges
What is Arlington doing to respond to climate change? Manage stormwater? Promote green building and energy efficiency?
Demetra McBride, Bureau Chief of Arlington’s Office of Sustainability and Environmental Management will discuss Arlington’s environmental performance, including topics like stormwater infrastructure, stream restoration, energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction.
How can Arlington meet aggressive Sustainability and Zero Waste goals if we stop recycling glass, and trash more plastics, styrofoam, etc?
Neil Seldman, PhD, director of the Waste to Wealth Initiative at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) explains what’s happening in the world of Recycling and how Arlington could turn waste into resources. His Institute is a not-for-profit so communities can hire his organization to do studies on markets.

Army Navy Drive Complete Streets Project Open House
2019-06-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Aurora Hills Community Center, 735 18th Street South, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
You are invited to the upcoming open house on theArmy Navy Drive Complete Streets Project. The project will re-build Army Navy Drive within the existing right-of-way as a multimodal complete street featuring enhanced bicycle, transit, environmental and pedestrian facilities.
Please join us anytime between 4:00-7:00 pm to learn about the project, talk with staff and share feedback on the 30% designs.
Tuesday, June 25
4:00 – 7:00 pm
Aurora Hills Branch Library
735 S 18thStreet
Arlington, VA 22202
You can learn more about the project, the public process and view the designs on the project page.

Met Park / HQ2 public kickoff
2019-07-10 19:00 - 20:30 | trades center, 2700 S Taylor St, Arlington, VA, 22206, United States
The County will hold a community meeting to kick off the review process for the proposed Met Park Phases 6 & 7/8 site plan. This is the location for Amazon’s first phase of new development in Arlington. Learn about the proposed development, planning background and how the review process will work. County staff and the applicant will be available to answer questions.
NOTE: In addition, the Planning Commission’s committee-level public review of the site plan proposal will start on July 15.

July 2019 AHCA Meeting **Note Date Change**
2019-07-17 19:00 | Aurora Hills Community Center, 735 18th Street South, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States

Nelly Custis Ribbon Cutting & Social
2019-07-27 11:00 - 13:00 | VA
Come join your neighbors and Arlington County Board Members Christian Dorsey and Matt de Ferranti for the official park ribbon cutting ceremony and re-opening.
The park has been updated with a completely new playground area and equipment for ages 5-12, along with built-in seating, benches, tables, plantings and landscaped areas for the enjoyment of everyone from ages 0-116! Come out and explore the new Nelly.
There will be food, entertainment, and fun for everyone of all ages:

Live acoustic music by Giff
We’ll have pizza, popsicles, and refreshments. Pizza by Extreme Pizza
Dogs get treats and water sponsored by Two Way Dog Walking
Pick up your wildflower seed packet from Friends of Aurora Highlands Parks
Explore the new playground and natural areas

This project is the culmination of a Neighborhood Conservation project kicked off in 2015. Thanks go out to David Litman, our NC rep, and the members of the working group Alexander Fernández, Paul Guttridge, Mary Humphreys, Geva Lester, Stephanie Lyons, Stacy Meyer, William Pott, and Julie Bartsch Riley who worked with the county to come up with the new changes.

Street Sweeping
2019-08-14 07:30 - 15:00 | VA
Street sweeping will occur from approximately 7:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. You can help this effort by making your street accessible:

Move your car to a driveway, garage or non-sweeping street during this time.
Remove any low hanging limbs from the curb so the street sweepers can access and clean them.

Arlington’s street sweeping service will occur from April to October. Street sweeping removes accumulated debris and pollutants such as sand, salt, metals, petroleum products and bacteria before they wash into streams, the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay.
Aurora Highlands and Arlington Ridge are in Zone 8, scheduled for sweeping on:

Wednesday, August 14
Wednesday, October 16
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Wednesday, June 17, 2020

For more information, visit the street sweeping webpage. When not performing residential sweeping, street sweepers will be focused on sweeping commercial areas and bike lanes throughout the County.

September 2019 AHCA Meeting
2019-09-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Aurora Hills Community Center, 735 18th Street South, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States

October 2019 AHCA Meeting
2019-10-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Aurora Hills Community Center, 735 18th Street South, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States

General Elections
2019-11-05 06:00 - 19:00 | VA
The next General Election will be November 5, 2019. Offices on the ballot in Arlington will be Senate of Virginia (30th, 31st, and 32nd Districts), Virginia House of Delegates (45th, 47th, 48th, and 49th Districts), Commonwealth’s Attorney, Sheriff, Commissioner of Revenue, Treasurer, two County Board seats, and School Board.

Note: Aurora Highlands is split between the 30th and 31st Virginia senate districts and the 45th, 48th, and 49th Virginia house districts. Check your home address if you are unsure who your representatives are.

November 2019 AHCA Meeting
2019-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Aurora Hills Community Center, 735 18th Street South, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
Tentative agenda:

2020 AHCA officer elections
22202 Transportation Projects
Volunteering for 2020 Census
Climate change & Arlington Energy Plan
GoBox

See the current AHCA newsletter for the final agenda and details.
Come early for refreshments and socializing! Doors open at 6:30.

Holiday Party & Social
2019-12-11 18:30 - 21:00 | The Acadia, 525 12th Rd S, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
Please join us for our Holiday Celebration
Wednesday December 11
6:30 – 9:00 PM
The Acadia
575 12th Rd S
19th Floor Sky Lounge
All neighbors welcome

Amazon got you thinking about job opportunities, rents, traffic?
The Aurora Highlands Civic Association represents the neighborhood (including you!) in County discussions and works to make our area a great place to live.
Come learn about the Livability Action Plan for National Landing being developed by our three area civic associations. Meet your neighbors. Grab drinks or a bite to eat at this zero-waste event. Get a ride home on Flare’s electric shuttle.

While no dogs are allowed at the holiday party, Two Way Pet Services (twowaydogwalking.com) and Pentagon City Dogs (PentagonCityDogs.org) will be giving away holiday dog goodie bags for pet owners to take home.
Eco conscious? This year’s event has a zero-waste goal. Party supplies will be reusable and will be made available for you to use at your community events like block parties throughout the year.
Ditch the car! Local electric vehicle shuttle FLARE will provide free service along Fern, 15th, Joyce, and 23rd street to get you safely home from the event. Or just go for a joy ride to experience the future! FlareRides.com

January AHCA Meeting
2020-01-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Aurora Hills Community Center, 735 18th Street South, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
7pm, 735 18th St.
Aurora Hills Community Center
Childcare provided!
7:10Pentagon Centre Construction
Developer Kimco will provide details on the construction starting this month at 15th & Hayes and answer questions from residents.
7:30 Melwood / Miracle on 23rd donation
Recap of the Miracle on 23rd event from December and consideration of $500 donation. Melwood will also talk about their new initiatives like abilIT that trains individuals of differing abilities and injured veterans skills to compete for high-demand jobs in the IT sector.
7:45 Showing of Styrofoam Mom: The Movie
Our planned speakers on Climate Reality and the Community Energy Plan had a last minute conflict.
Fortunately for us, this opens up some time to break out the popcorn and watch the 1-hour documentary from our local hero speaking out against unsustainable packaging. Check out the trailer at http://styrofoammom.com
Come early for refreshments and socializing! Doors open at 6:30.
