Plan Arlington VA

09/23/2021

Housing Arlington: Condominium Initiative - Housing

The City of Alexandria invites Arlington residents to participate in a six-part Condo Education Series targeted to condominium and community associations.

The first session is this Saturday, September 25 at 9:30 am. The topic is Legal and Legislative Updates, covering recent changes in Virginia law affecting common interest community boards and owners. Currently, the workshops will be held virtually using the Zoom platform. The workshops are free, but registration is required.

The Condominium Initiative focuses on strategies to ensure that condominium owners can preserve and maintain their homes. Assuming a sales price ceiling of $500,000, existing condominiums provide the most likely source of affordable ownership opportunities to low– and moderate-income households in...

09/22/2021

Now available: 2021 Arlington Corridors Development Update – https://projects.arlingtonva.us/data-research/development/major-corridors/

Now available: 2021 Arlington Corridors Development Update – https://projects.arlingtonva.us/data-research/development/major-corridors/

09/21/2021

Now available – Expanding Housing Choice: The Missing Middle Housing Study Phase 1 Report

https://housing.arlingtonva.us/missingmiddle/phase-1/

Now available – Expanding Housing Choice: The Missing Middle Housing Study Phase 1 Report

https://housing.arlingtonva.us/missingmiddle/phase-1/

09/17/2021

Housing Arlington: Condominium Initiative - Housing

The City of Alexandria invites Arlington residents to participate in a six-part Condo Education Series targeted to condominium and community associations.

The first session is on Saturday, September 25 at 9:30 am. The topic is Legal and Legislative Updates, covering recent changes in Virginia law affecting common interest community boards and owners. Currently, the workshops will be held virtually using the Zoom platform. The workshops are free, but registration is required.

The Condominium Initiative focuses on strategies to ensure that condominium owners can preserve and maintain their homes. Assuming a sales price ceiling of $500,000, existing condominiums provide the most likely source of affordable ownership opportunities to low– and moderate-income households in...

09/15/2021

Reminder -- applications due Friday for Arlington Neighborhood College! This free civic leadership development program helps Arlingtonians become more effective community activists and leaders. https://projects.arlingtonva.us/neighborhood-conservation/college/

Reminder -- applications due Friday for Arlington Neighborhood College! This free civic leadership development program helps Arlingtonians become more effective community activists and leaders. https://projects.arlingtonva.us/neighborhood-conservation/college/

09/14/2021

Timeline Photos

Arlington County's Bozman Government Center will undergo renovation work on the lower levels beginning Monday, Sept. 20. Public areas of the headquarters will remain open during construction, with signs in common areas to guide visitors. Learn more: http://ow.ly/LNqB50G9I3C

09/13/2021

The Historic Preservation Program is updating its Master Plan and we want to hear from you! We depend on your stories, perspectives, and opinions to direct the update of our Master Plan. We want all Arlingtonians to share what heritage means to them so we can continue to protect and promote a visual and narrative landscape that reflects Arlington's people, communities, lives, and memories. Subscribe to the HPP newsletter for program updates and opportunities for engagement.

Learn more about the Master Plan Update at: https://projects.arlingtonva.us/plans-studies/historic-preservation/master-plan/

The Historic Preservation Program is updating its Master Plan and we want to hear from you! We depend on your stories, perspectives, and opinions to direct the update of our Master Plan. We want all Arlingtonians to share what heritage means to them so we can continue to protect and promote a visual and narrative landscape that reflects Arlington's people, communities, lives, and memories. Subscribe to the HPP newsletter for program updates and opportunities for engagement.

Learn more about the Master Plan Update at: https://projects.arlingtonva.us/plans-studies/historic-preservation/master-plan/

09/10/2021

Join the NVAR - Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® for Northern Virginia Housing Expo's Fall Housing Market Overview webinar. Discussion topics include the present state of the local housing market, current trends, and the future outlook. This event will be held virtually on Saturday, September 11th at 11 a.m. Register for the webinar at the link below!

https://register.gotowebinar.com/regi.../3899570137903761931

Join the NVAR - Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® for Northern Virginia Housing Expo's Fall Housing Market Overview webinar. Discussion topics include the present state of the local housing market, current trends, and the future outlook. This event will be held virtually on Saturday, September 11th at 11 a.m. Register for the webinar at the link below!

https://register.gotowebinar.com/regi.../3899570137903761931

09/10/2021

9/11: 20 Years Later

9/11: 20 Years Later

09/09/2021

Community Development - Arlington County

Reminder: FY 2023 Community Development Fund Applications are due this Friday, September 10 by 5:00pm. All applications must be submitted via the ZoomGrants application software.

Learn more about the application on Arlington's Community Development website.

Arlington County's Community Development programs support public services, business development, job training, employment and affordable housing.

09/07/2021

Thinking of adopting a pup from Animal Welfare League of Arlington but hesitating b/c of your unenclosed yard? We just simplified the application process for a fence permit. Woof! https://building.arlingtonva.us/permits/residential/common-projects/#fence

09/05/2021

In honor of #LaborDay, check out where the jobs are in Arlington.

You can find this map, & lots more info, in the 2021 County Profile. https://www.arlingtonva.us/profile/

In honor of #LaborDay, check out where the jobs are in Arlington.

You can find this map, & lots more info, in the 2021 County Profile. https://www.arlingtonva.us/profile/

09/03/2021

Today's the last day to vote on a new logo for Arlington County! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/arl-logo

Today's the last day to vote on a new logo for Arlington County! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/arl-logo

09/02/2021

Applications are due by Fri. Sept. 17 for the fall 2021 virtual session of Neighborhood College, the County's free civic leadership development program. Class sessions are 6:30–9:30 pm, Thursdays, Oct. 7–Dec. 9. https://projects.arlingtonva.us/neighborhood-conservation/college/

Applications are due by Fri. Sept. 17 for the fall 2021 virtual session of Neighborhood College, the County's free civic leadership development program. Class sessions are 6:30–9:30 pm, Thursdays, Oct. 7–Dec. 9. https://projects.arlingtonva.us/neighborhood-conservation/college/

09/02/2021

Community Development - Arlington County

Reminder -- applications responding to the FY 2023 Community Development Fund NOFA are due Fri., Sep. 10 by 5 pm.
https://housing.arlingtonva.us/community-development/

Arlington County's Community Development programs support public services, business development, job training, employment and affordable housing.

08/31/2021

Today we introduced streamlined application processes, using the Permit Arlington online system, for permits for walls, retaining walls, fences, and signs. https://building.arlingtonva.us/2021/08/sign-fence-administrative-change-moving-to-permit-arlington-aug-31/

Today we introduced streamlined application processes, using the Permit Arlington online system, for permits for walls, retaining walls, fences, and signs. https://building.arlingtonva.us/2021/08/sign-fence-administrative-change-moving-to-permit-arlington-aug-31/

08/31/2021

Private Development & Site Plans

Several projects are currently moving through the site plan review process. See project webpages for feedback opportunities, virtual walking tours, public meetings and further info:
https://projects.arlingtonva.us/private-development/

Track the progress of private development projects that are in various stages of the 4.1 site plan review process.

08/30/2021

Happy 1st Day, Arlington Public Schools! Here's a throwback start-of-school pic: now-Local Historic District Stratford School, Sep. 1, 1959. (Photo: Warren K. Leffler, Library of Congress) https://projects.arlingtonva.us/projects/stratford-school/

Happy 1st Day, Arlington Public Schools! Here's a throwback start-of-school pic: now-Local Historic District Stratford School, Sep. 1, 1959. (Photo: Warren K. Leffler, Library of Congress) https://projects.arlingtonva.us/projects/stratford-school/

08/27/2021

Help choose the County's next logo! Voting closes next Fri., Sept. 3.

Final 2 Weeks of Voting! Help us decide on the next logo for our community. Pick your top three favorites for the future Arlington County logo through September 3. http://ow.ly/7U6F50FXndm

08/27/2021

Just a reminder that the Arlington County Permit Office is closed & online permitting, online payment, & the Permit Arlington Help Desk are unavailable starting today (Fri., Aug. 27) through Mon., Aug. 30.

Changes to new applications for Sign Permits, Fence/Wall/Retaining Wall Permits, & Administrative Change Requests take effect Tues. Aug. 31. Learn more: https://building.arlingtonva.us/2021/08/sign-fence-administrative-change-moving-to-permit-arlington-aug-31/

08/24/2021

Crystal House Apartments - Housing

Arlington County is collecting information from developers interested in developing new affordable housing on the Crystal House Apartments site & applying under a formal RFQ & RFP process in coming months. https://housing.arlingtonva.us/development/crystal-house-apartments/#developer

In the future, the Crystal House Apartments site in Pentagon City’s Aurora Highlands neighborhood will feature new affordable housing as part of additional master-planned infill development. There are 828 apartment units already existing on the approximately 16-acre site, in the CH1 and 2 building...

08/24/2021

Attention, permitting customers! The Permit Office will be closed and online permitting, online payment, and the Permit Arlington Help Desk will be unavailable Fri., Aug. 27 through Mon., Aug. 30.

These closures will facilitate 3 more applications (Sign Permit, Fence/Wall/Retaining Wall Permit, & Administrative Change Request) moving to the Permit Arlington online system as of Tue., Aug. 31.

Plus, we're simplifying the process of applying for a Sign Permit or a Fence/Wall/Retaining Wall Permit.

Learn more: https://building.arlingtonva.us/2021/08/sign-fence-administrative-change-moving-to-permit-arlington-aug-31/

Attention, permitting customers! The Permit Office will be closed and online permitting, online payment, and the Permit Arlington Help Desk will be unavailable Fri., Aug. 27 through Mon., Aug. 30.

These closures will facilitate 3 more applications (Sign Permit, Fence/Wall/Retaining Wall Permit, & Administrative Change Request) moving to the Permit Arlington online system as of Tue., Aug. 31.

Plus, we're simplifying the process of applying for a Sign Permit or a Fence/Wall/Retaining Wall Permit.

Learn more: https://building.arlingtonva.us/2021/08/sign-fence-administrative-change-moving-to-permit-arlington-aug-31/

08/18/2021

The Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB) is meeting virtually tonight Wednesday, August 18 at 5:00 p.m. The public can participate by sharing live verbal testimony or written comments in advance.
https://commissions.arlingtonva.us/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/08/8.-August-18.2021.HALRB_.AGENDA.pdf

The Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB) is meeting virtually tonight Wednesday, August 18 at 5:00 p.m. The public can participate by sharing live verbal testimony or written comments in advance.
https://commissions.arlingtonva.us/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/08/8.-August-18.2021.HALRB_.AGENDA.pdf

08/17/2021

Arlington County is committed to ensuring the safety and sustainability of structures for residents, workers, and visitors.

The Arlington County Code Enforcement Section of the Inspection Services Division (ISD) is the first property maintenance enforcement agency in Virginia to obtain accreditation from the International Accreditation Services.
https://newsroom.arlingtonva.us/release/arlington-code-enforcement-becomes-first-in-virginia-to-attain-ias-accreditation/

Arlington County is committed to ensuring the safety and sustainability of structures for residents, workers, and visitors.

The Arlington County Code Enforcement Section of the Inspection Services Division (ISD) is the first property maintenance enforcement agency in Virginia to obtain accreditation from the International Accreditation Services.
https://newsroom.arlingtonva.us/release/arlington-code-enforcement-becomes-first-in-virginia-to-attain-ias-accreditation/

08/13/2021

The Development Tracking Report is a summary of countywide development activity for 2nd Quarter 2021. It includes development highlights, summary statistics, and information on active development applications. Detailed data tables on project status (approved, under construction, completed, and demolished) for the quarter are included as an attachment to the report.

As a companion to the report, the Development Tracking Dashboard provides an online interactive experience with development data for the current quarter, trends over the past 10 years, and development within and outside the planning corridors.

https://projects.arlingtonva.us/data-research/development/quarterly-tracking-report/

The Development Tracking Report is a summary of countywide development activity for 2nd Quarter 2021. It includes development highlights, summary statistics, and information on active development applications. Detailed data tables on project status (approved, under construction, completed, and demolished) for the quarter are included as an attachment to the report.

As a companion to the report, the Development Tracking Dashboard provides an online interactive experience with development data for the current quarter, trends over the past 10 years, and development within and outside the planning corridors.

https://projects.arlingtonva.us/data-research/development/quarterly-tracking-report/

08/10/2021

Want to stay up-to-date on Planning and Building news across Arlington County? Subscribe to our eNewsletter by submitting your email address under Subscribe at: https://departments.arlingtonva.us/planning-housing-development/

Want to stay up-to-date on Planning and Building news across Arlington County? Subscribe to our eNewsletter by submitting your email address under Subscribe at: https://departments.arlingtonva.us/planning-housing-development/

08/05/2021

Affordable Units - Housing - Arlington County

Take a look at the latest list of available + affordable housing units, featuring multiple complexes across Arlington – don’t forget to subscribe for monthly updates delivered directly to your inbox:

https://housing.arlingtonva.us/get-help/rental-services/affordable-units/

Affordable units are available at numerous apartment complexes in Arlington. Use this list of complexes and tips for securing an affordable unit.

08/04/2021

The Development Tracking Report is a summary of countywide development activity for 2nd Quarter 2021. It includes development highlights, summary statistics, and information on active development applications. Detailed data tables on project status (approved, under construction, completed, and demolished) for the quarter are included as an attachment to the report.

As a companion to the report, the Development Tracking Dashboard provides an online interactive experience with development data for the current quarter, trends over the past 10 years, and development within and outside the planning corridors.

https://projects.arlingtonva.us/data-research/development/quarterly-tracking-report/

The Development Tracking Report is a summary of countywide development activity for 2nd Quarter 2021. It includes development highlights, summary statistics, and information on active development applications. Detailed data tables on project status (approved, under construction, completed, and demolished) for the quarter are included as an attachment to the report.

As a companion to the report, the Development Tracking Dashboard provides an online interactive experience with development data for the current quarter, trends over the past 10 years, and development within and outside the planning corridors.

https://projects.arlingtonva.us/data-research/development/quarterly-tracking-report/