The County asked for public comment by January 11 on JBG Smith’s site plans for 2000/2001 S Bell Street (the Crystal Plaza Block M). Since this was a public comment period, we focused only on open space and the Underground in our CCCA feedback. We reserved the right to comment…
Livability22202 Detailed Feedback to VDOT on Feasibility Study (January 11, 2021)
On January 11, 2021, the presidents of the three civic associations in 22202–Arlington Ridge, Aurora Highlands, and Crystal City–forwarded to VDOT the Livability22202 comments on the VDOT feasibility study. These comments provide feedback to the VDOT Public Information Meeting on the Multimodal Improvements Study for Route 1 on 16 December…
Breaking News: Crystal Houses and Housing Affordability
Great News! The Washington Housing Conservancy has bought Crystal Houses on S Eads Street with a major grant from Amazon and JBG Smith will manage it. The conservancy’s mission — and the Crystal House project — aim to create spaces for individuals and families who may make too much money…
CCCA January 2021 Newsletter
Looking forward to a better year than 2020! We’re moving to bimonthly virtual meetings live streamed to Facebook, starting January 27. Let us know if you have suggestions for topics you would like to be covered. Also, we’ve added a timeline of development/construction issues to the Newsletter and each CCCA meeting…
Livability22202 Open Space Report Released December 14, 2020
A key priority for livable space is to foster environmental sustainability. To achieve this, we need to strategically increase the amount of natural open space and improve the tree canopy, with a focus on reducing heat island intensity, improving stormwater management, and increasing urban biodiversity. Emphasize the incorporation of biophilic…
Breaking News: Housing Workshop Report Released
We are pleased, after a year of work, two well attended workshops and many meetings of a ten person working group, to be able to share the report on housing livability in 22202. This report was previously shared in draft form with participants of Livability workshops as well as presented…
JBG Plans for the Water Park
Did you miss it? JBG Smith held a virtual open house meeting on December 2nd on their plans to upgrade the Water Park. There was lots of feedback and interest (as well as some concerns) for this new project feature. For those who were unable to make it, the presentation…
Public Community Meeting on the Water Park
JBG Smith has submitted a site plan amendment to make changes to the Crystal City Water Park, as we have posted previously. At our request, they are holding a virtual public community meeting December 2 from 6-7 pm to show their revised plans and get feedback from the community. JBG…
December 2020 Newsletter
Click here to read. 1. Election of Officers: Welcome to our new (and returning) officers. The following were elected by acclamation poll for a two-year term: Vice President for Policy and Planning: Christopher Wimbush Treasurer: Eric Cassel Membership Liaison: Emily Norton Communications Director: Idris Clay 2. Public Community Meeting on the Water…
CCCA Annual Meeting Highlights
The November 11, 2020, Annual Meeting was live streamed on our CCCA Facebook page and can be viewed there. Election of Officers: The following were elected by acclamation poll for a two-year term: Vice President for Policy and Planning: Christopher Wimbush Treasurer: Eric Cassel Membership Liaison: Emily Norton Communications Director: …