In the midst of so much turmoil, our Newsletter remains stable to provide essential local information. Welcome to Phase One. Even if we go to Phase Two, it looks like that may last a long time and we are going to be “virtual” for some time to come. Stay tuned…
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Pre-Briefing on JBG Smith Plans to Develop 101 S. 12th Street
COVID-19 has changed all of our patterns recently, including community outreach and awareness of development projects in Arlington County. The County has recently issued an ordinance on public meetings that will limit in-person participation in SPRC, Planning Commission, and County Board meetings. Since we in the 22202 zip code may…
May Newsletter Is Out!
1. Share Your Thoughts on the Design for Met Park:What do you want Met Park to look like? Check out the two new draft design concepts for the Metropolitan Park Public Space! Watch a video presentation on what we learned from the first engagement opportunity earlier this year and take…
April Newsletter Is Out!
This has been a hard month for us all. But it’s times like these when we can truly pull together as a community–even if we have to keep six feet between us at all times. Life in the time of Coronavirus: The allusion to Gabriel Garcia Marquez’ 1985 novel “Life in…
CCCA & Crystal City BID Organize Neighborhood Emergency Food Drive
The following buildings are already participating: Crystal Plaza Crystal Park We Live Waterford House Crystal Flats Crystal Lofts Crystal Towers JBG Smith 2100 Crystal Drive
3 Local Civic Associations Host Successful Special Food Drive
Amazing work yesterday by our remarkable wonderful community. 824lbs of food delivered to Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) three location, 3 hours and smiles that were easy to see from 6 ft away. Aurora Highlands Civic Association FlareRide Crystal City Civic Associationstay tuned to SustainableScoop and find out how to set up your own #mobilefooddrive Arlington Neighbors Helping Each…
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Census 2020 in Crystal City
In the midst of all the news about the virus, don’t forget to send in your response to the 2020 Census now. Now that we’re all supposed to be locked down, there’s really no excuse, even if there’s a delay because you have to send it in by mail. Between March…
March Newsletter is Out!
There’s a lot going on in our neighborhood. Here are some highlights: 1. Livability Framework Workshops: Open Space February 22: We had about 70 participants for a very productive workshop at the Crystal City Marriott on four topics: 1) Re-envisioning Virginia Highlands Park as the backyard for the Pentagon City community;…
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Livability Framework: Housing Affordability Workshop #2
In our first Housing Affordability Workshop, we focused on working through issues of housing barriers and neighborhood values. On March 7, we will hold our second workshop on Housing Affordability in the 2202, focused on working through issues of housing barriers and neighborhood values. Participants in this second workshop, who…