Arlington Ridge Civic Association

Virginia Highlands Spraypark Opens!

ARCA editor — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:38:54 +0000

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SPRC Meeting June 13, July 8 : PenPlace Urban Design Guidelines

ARCA editor — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:31:06 +0000

Don’t miss the SPRC meeting June 13 at 7pm at Aurora Hills Community Center: Urban Design Guidelines. The second on this subject will be held July 8.

Time to make a difference in the PenPlace proposal by Vornado is truly …

Met Park Alert: Resolution Passed by ARCA Board

ARCA editor — Sun, 05 May 2013 15:09:05 +0000

The final phase build-out of apartment buildings on this mega-block in Pentagon City – across Fern Street from Costo that is currently filled with warehouses – is scheduled for consideration and approval by the Planning Commission and County Board in …

ARCA Membership Meeting, May 16, 7pm

ARCA editor — Sat, 04 May 2013 20:25:02 +0000

Please join us at the May membership meeting, 7pm at the Aurora Hills Community Center.

On the agenda will be a discussion of PenPlace and Met Park development; the Nominating Committee will recommend its slate for the ARCA Board 2013-14; …

Arlington County Response to PenPlace Questions

ARCA editor — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:40:06 +0000

We have received a response from Arlington County’s Department of Community Planning, Housing and Development to the PenPlace and development questions posed by community members. They said that they welcome the opportunity to meet with ARCA to further clarify these …

Katharine (Kit) Whitely Memorial

ARCA editor — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:22:19 +0000

ARCA is planning a fitting memorial for Katharine (Kit) Whitely, whose voice of reason and tireless efforts on behalf of our neighborhood made a real difference. She took the lead on key issues confronting ARCA — she shaped our neighborhood …

PenPlace Development Media Coverage

ARCA editor — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 15:50:43 +0000

Update February 1
Wow! We are really on a roll, and getting some press! The links below lead to articles and blogs about PenPlace seen in the past 2 days. Also, PenPlace was discussed January 26 at the Arlington County Board …

Neighborhood Conservation Plan

ARCA editor — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:13:43 +0000

The Arlington Ridge Civic Association published its Neighborhood Conservation Plan on 5 June 1973. This current plan is the first complete revision of the NC plan in 39 years, drawn extensively from the results of the 2011 survey; and, it …

Place a Yard Sign Opposing PenPlace Development

ARCA editor — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:14:42 +0000

ARCA has four different yard signs reflecting its resolution opposing the proposed PenPlace development that passed at the recent membership meeting. It is important that we send the County Board the message that this development’s huge increase in height, density …

How Neighborhood Advocacy Has Shaped Our Community

ARCA editor — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 22:21:57 +0000

For many years neighbors have joined together to advocate for our neighborhood. Sometimes we hear neighbors today say, “What difference can I make? What I do won’t matter.” You can make a difference! Advocacy is a time honored endeavor that …