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.
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.
Aurora Highlands residents are invited to the April 3 meeting of the Crystal City Civic Association. An Amazon representative will share Amazon’s plans to be a “goodneighbor” to our 22202 residents. Come welcome them and ask questions.
Full agenda and additional documents related to the Wednesday monthly meeting.
The following is a draft statement that will be considered for adoption at the Wednesday, March 13th civic association meeting.
Join us for our next monthly meeting, Wednesday, March 13 at 7 p.m, Aurora Hills Community Center. On the agenda:
– Sustainability Statement
– CC BID Presentation
– Q&A with County Board Member Eirk Gutshall
– Update on Dominion Power’s work at Four Mile Run
– Vote on Accessory Dwelling Request
Other newsletter updates: A note from the President, Women in STEM panel, senior center activities, pocket park at 20th & Ives, film screenings, construction on Arlington Ridge, and more!
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Join us for our next monthly meeting, Wednesday, February 13 at 7 p.m, Aurora Hills Community Center. On the agenda:
7:00pm – Updates & Action Items
7:20pm – Scooters & Dockless Bikes
8:00pm – Amazon HQ2 with JBG Smith
Other newsletter updates: A note from the president; 2019 dues; Arlington Food Assistance Center; ElderSAFE, New Scouts BSA troop for girls; Arlington Wallet; Changes coming to child care regulations.
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Draft minutes from the January 9th AHCA meeting have been posted. These and minutes and materials from past meetings are available in the Documents area of the web site.
Join us for our next monthly meeting, Wednesday, January 9 at 7 p.m, Aurora Hills Community Center. On the agenda:
Accessory Dwellings: A detail in the regulations 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: 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.
Amazon: 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.
Other community updates: Scooter feedback; Kindergarten information night; Senior Center programs and trips; Aurora Hills Book Club; Christmas tree and leaf collection.
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You are invited to experience Impulse, an interactive work comprising a series of 15 seesaws that emit light and sound that changes when in motion, creating an ever-changing experience. By playing on the seesaws, you create a dynamic light and sound wave giving a pulse of warmth to the winter’s short days and dark nights.
Aurora Highlands Civic Association represents the residents of Pentagon City and surrounding subdivisions of Addison Heights, Aurora Hills, and Virginia Highlands. Aurora Highlands is a residential neighborhood in Arlington, Virginia, 22202 established in 1910.
OUR MEETINGS are held the second Wednesday of the month at the Aurora Hills Community Center at 735 18th Street S Arlington, VA 22202 @ 7:00 p.m.
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