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May 2019 Newsletter

[ 0 ] May 14, 2019 | AHCA

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

Read the full newsletter for additional details.

Another potential redevelopment in Pentagon City across from the mall.

[ 0 ] April 23, 2019 | AHCA

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.

Renaming Jefferson Davis Highway – April 25 Public Meeting Notice

[ 0 ] April 16, 2019 | AHCA

The Arlington County Board is holding a public hearing on Thursday April 25 before deciding on a resolution to rename the stretch of Route 1 in Arlington to “Richmond Highway”.

April 2019 Newsletter

[ 0 ] April 10, 2019 | AHCA

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

Read the full newsletter for additional details.

Additional action requested on TNC (uber/lyft) lot

[ 0 ] April 4, 2019 | AHCA

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.

Flir “HQ2” moving to Pengaton Row

[ 0 ] March 31, 2019 | AHCA

Welcome our newest corporate neighbor, Flir, to Aurora Highlands. The government contractor is locating its new government sales headquarters in the Pentagon Row space formerly occupied by Bally’s/LA Fitness. The […]

Proposed height increase for large media signs

[ 0 ] March 26, 2019 | AHCA

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.