Expanding Dominion Energy’s Crystal City Substation
Saturday, Nov. 14 – Regular County Board Meeting. The Board will hold a public hearing and consider a request from Dominion Energy to expand its substation at 1720 South Fern […]
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October 2020 Newsletter
Join us Oct 14 for officer nominations and free-form updates on schools, energy, Pentagon City Planning Study, park beautification, and many other active neighborhood topics.
Read the newsletter for more community updates on Halloween events, park activities, upcoming dog run survey, sponsoring Ives park beautification, Route 1 task force, Eads/ArmyNavy park input survey, and more.
Reimagine Route 1
Yesterday, the National Landing Business Improvement District (BID) released its new report, Reimagine Route 1, which aims to start the conversation about the bold vision to transform Route 1 into a […]
October Community-led Activities at the Park
You may have noticed a lot of cool things happening at Virginia Highlands Park this summer. Well, they are continuing through September – see the current events flyer.
These are all volunteer-led activities that can be done safely and socially distanced. If you have an activity that you would like to organize, and that can be done safely in the open field space in the west side of Virginia Highlands Park, please contact info@aurorahighlands.org.
September 2020 Newsletter
Join us SEPTEMBER 9 to talk with the Arlington Police Department about recent crime and state delegate Mark Levine on the recent special legislative session focused on the budget, covid relief, and justice reform.
Read the newsletter for more community updates on community activites at the park, route 1 connectivity, Ives park beautification, temporary dog park update, potential plastic bag tax, Highlands Urban Garden, and much more!
Airplane Noise Virtual Community Conversation & Aircraft Noise Mitigation Study Kickoff!
Summary of the DCA Airplane Noise Mitigation Study, and online engagement survey, open until Sept 21st.
September Community-led Activities at the Park
You may have noticed a lot of cool things happening at Virginia Highlands Park this summer. Well, they are continuing through September – see the current events flyer.
These are all volunteer-led activities that can be done safely and socially distanced. If you have an activity that you would like to organize, and that can be done safely in the open field space in the west side of Virginia Highlands Park, please contact info@aurorahighlands.org.
Statement from ACPD on recent crime
The following statement was provided from the Arlington County Police Department in response to inquiries about the apparent uptick in crimes.
ACPD will be at the Wednesday, Sept 9 civic association meeting to discuss stats and answer community questions.
Get ready, get set, VOTE!
Everything you need to know about voting in the November 3, 2020 General Election. But don’t wait, there are registration and mail-in deadlines coming up!
Route 1 “boulevard” conversion
Tune in Wednesday for a discussion on the potential to lower Route 1 to grade, and the potential impacts to access, traffic, safety, and more.
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