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June 2021 Newsletter

June 2021 Newsletter

[ 0 ] June 9, 2021 |

Join us June 9 to hear about the state of the Route 1 project, and the AHCA position on behalf of the community pushing against changes that could jeopardize the safety of residents.

We’ll also have short discussions on traffic calming efforts on Fern Street, and examples of supportive housing that might be good in our neighborhood.

Read the newsletter for info on the dog park status, the future of Pentagon City, and tons more!

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2021 SUMMER MUSIC IN THE PARK SERIES at Aurora Highlands

2021 SUMMER MUSIC IN THE PARK SERIES at Aurora Highlands

[ 0 ] May 24, 2021 |

AHCA is fortunate to have a diverse range of local musicians performing for our neighborhood at Virginia Highlands Park every Saturday at 6:30 – 8:00 PM – from JUNE 5th to […]

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Memorial Weekend at the Park!

Memorial Weekend at the Park!

[ 0 ] May 18, 2021 |

Enjoy the memorial weekend at Virginia Highlands Park, the Aurora Highlands Civic Association and our great volunteers will be hosting the following activities in the Hearts Field: Friday 28th 8.00pm […]

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AHCA May Newsletter

AHCA May Newsletter

[ 0 ] May 14, 2021 |

May 11th, 2021 Agenda for meeting May 12th  7-8 Reuben Varghese will discuss vaccinations and hold a Q&A 8-8:15 Melwood update 8:15-COB Solicit ideas for June meeting and any motions […]

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AHCA MAY MEETING

AHCA MAY MEETING

[ 0 ] May 11, 2021 |

Join our monthly meeting tomorrow Wednesday at 7:00 pm. 7-8 Dr. Varghese will discuss vaccinations and hold a Q&A8-8:15 Melwood update 8:15-COB Solicit ideas for June meeting and any motions […]

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AHCA Comments on Crystal Plaza 1 Site Plan

AHCA Comments on Crystal Plaza 1 Site Plan

[ 0 ] May 8, 2021 |

In general, no objection to the overall site plan, use, design, etc. We support the CCCA’s point of view, especially echoing that we never got clear justification, from our point […]

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April 2021 Newsletter

April 2021 Newsletter

[ 0 ] April 11, 2021 |

Join us April 14 to hear from Commonwealth Attourney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti on crime & carjackings, our community reps on the PenPlace/HQ2 project, and AHCA’s approach at Virginia Highlands Park.

Read the newsletter for more community updates on the Petal Porch Parade,, Melwood town hall recap, Dominion Substation plans, Harris Teeter updates, new restaurants, and much more.

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Fox 5 field trip to Virginia Highlands Park

Fox 5 field trip to Virginia Highlands Park

[ 0 ] March 26, 2021 |

Fox 5’s Good Day DC took a field trip to Virginia Highlands Park, showcasing the work put on by AHCA volunteers in collaboration with Arlington Parks & Rec and the National Landing BID.

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March 2021 Newsletter

March 2021 Newsletter

[ 0 ] March 5, 2021 |

Join us March 10 to hear how AHCAis celebrating the National Cherry Blossom Festival. We’ll also have special guests Luna and Dan Barry, two of the awesome Festival musicians, play their music, and Peijisan Art will talk about the art installations planned for the park.

Read the newsletter for more community updates on new restaurants, pop-up art, future Melwood plans, sidewalk projects, Metro closures, Route 1, Water Park, Police & Crime, Pentagon City Planning Study, Crystal City Bike Network, Crystal City Building Heights Study, and the kickoff for PenPlace, the center of Amazon’s HQ2 campus.

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Water Park Plans Being Revised

Water Park Plans Being Revised

[ 0 ] March 4, 2021 |

JBG Smith submitted plans for a redesign of the Water Park as a Minor Site Plan Amendment, which meant that the proposal went directly to the County Board with no […]

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