Author Archive: AHCA

June 2019 Newsletter

Join us for our next monthly meeting, Wednesday, June 12 at 7 p.m, Aurora Hills Community Center. On the agenda:

The Department of Parks & Recreation will provide a brief update on the demolition and replanting work planned for the 20th & Ives lot.

Managing Arlington’s Environmental, Energy, and Recycling Challenges: We’ll have Demetra McBride from the county’s Office of Sustainability and Environmental Management and Neil Seldman from the Waste to Wealth Initiative at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) to talk about county and private initiatives to respond to climate change, manage stormwater, promote green building and energy efficiency, and deal with the nationwide recycling crisis.

Other newsletter updates:
Transportation update; Boeing donates to support Long Bridge Park; Acoustic Hour; Primaries June 11,

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First Amazon development plans published for Met Park

The first set of development plans related to Amazon HQ2 have been submitted. These cover two buildings at Met Park. Look for this development to enter the county’s public review process in the next few months, with buildout in 3-4 years.

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May 2019 Newsletter

Join us for our next monthly meeting, Wednesday, May 15 at 7 p.m, Aurora Hills Community Center. On the agenda:

1. Arlington County Planning Commission
Two commissioners have generously volunteered to share their insights and perspective on developments in our area that are in progress or in planning. They will specifically discuss the 4.1 process and share a broad view of how projects move through the system and how the community can make their voices heard.

2. Black Box Theatre Initiative
Embracing Arlington Arts founder Janet Kopenhaver will present on the possible Black Box theatre being planned for 22202.

Other newsletter updates:
New development proposed across from metro; Branding for “National Landing”; Eco Teen Recap; Free Shade Trees; Loss of Lady of Lourdes Oak tree; Possible Black Box Theatre in Crystal City

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Another potential redevelopment in Pentagon City across from the mall.

This would replace two ‘secure’ office buildings on 12th street across from Metro with four buildings. Two existing buildings closer to Army Navy drive would remain.

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April 2019 Newsletter

Join us for our next monthly meeting, Wednesday, April 10 at 7 p.m, Aurora Hills Community Center. On the agenda:

– Dominion Energy rep on at Four Mile Run
– AHCA Budget Discussion
– Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing

Other newsletter updates: Neighbor profile, Senior center yard sale, FLIR campus at Pentagon Row, 5k Fridays, Food Truck Thursdays, Arlington Palooza

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Additional action requested on TNC (uber/lyft) lot

Aurora Highlands and Crystal City Civic Associations sent the following letter to the County urging more action to address traffic issues related to the TNC lot between Eads and Route 1. Representatives from both Civic Associations have been participating in meetings with the County and MWAA, and while a number of improvements have been implemented, the most recent meeting suggested further improvements may be stalled.

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Proposed height increase for large media signs

A proposed change to the zoning ordinance would allow large signs up to 55 feet, up from 40 feet in the current ordinance. Signs would still require approval and various requirements on placement and visibility from residential zones. The ordinance would apply to “urban regional shopping centers”, which currently includes Pentagon City Fashion Centre and Ballston Quarter.

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Proposed speed limit reduction on Hayes St

A proposed change would lower the speed limit from 30/35mph to the county-wide default of 25mph along South Hayes Street from the mall, past the park and fire station, up to Crystal Towers at Fern St.

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