Plan Arlington VA

01/12/2021

Need help with Permit Arlington? Check out the new walkthrough videos – in addition to FAQs, how to connect with live support, and more:

https://building.arlingtonva.us/permit-arlington-help/

01/10/2021

Looking for available, affordable housing in Arlington? Check out the latest list of affordable units at over a dozen complexes around the County. Don't forget to submit your email address to receive the list directly in your inbox each month!

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

01/09/2021

Several site plan projects are currently moving through the site plan review process. See project webpages for feedback opportunities, virtual walking tours, public meetings, and more:

https://projects.arlingtonva.us/private-development/

01/06/2021

Nine permit applications migrated to the Permit Arlington online system last month.

Drop in TOMORROW – Thursday, January 7 – for virtual sessions where staff will be on hand to demo new application processes, answer technical questions, troubleshoot the submission process, and help you navigate the business process.

https://building.arlingtonva.us/events/permit-arlington-support-off-site/

01/05/2021

You’re invited to participate in this online feedback opportunity about the Clarendon Sector Plan Update!

This feedback window will focus on access to pedestrian and bicycle facilities along Fairfax Drive between Clarendon Circle and Kirkwood, how to improve the pedestrian and bicycle experience, and priorities for improving this block of Wilson Boulevard.

Review the presentation materials and share your input by Jan. 8:

https://projects.arlingtonva.us/plans-studies/clarendon-sector-plan-update/

01/04/2021

Have you experienced financial hardship during this public health emergency? Emergency Assistance resources and funding are available in Arlington County. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please call 703-228-1300 or visit arlingtonva.us/covid-19 for more information.

https://youtu.be/cnnacxx3T4A

01/02/2021

A Special General Land Use Plan (GLUP) Study will evaluate a request to change the land use of the Day’s Inn site at the corner of North Pershing Drive and Arlington Boulevard. The applicant seeks greater density for residential and some commercial uses.

Weigh in by Jan. 8th on draft principles and preliminary models for the study.

https://projects.arlingtonva.us/plans-studies/general-land-use-plan/special-study-pershing-drive/

12/31/2020

Arlington faces a housing shortage. There is capacity for additional multifamily development in Arlington’s planning corridors (Rosslyn-Ballston, Route 1, Columbia Pike). However, additional housing stock, over and above what can be built in these corridors is needed to meet Arlington’s housing demands.

Today is your last chance to provide feedback about the Missing Middle Housing Study. Help us understand who we're reaching and who we're missing.

https://housing.arlingtonva.us/missingmiddle/

12/29/2020

Are you facing eviction or have you received a written notice from your landlord or court-ordered summons? Resources are available for renters and homeowners who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Call 703-228-1300, visit arlingtonva.us/covid-19, or call the Eviction Legal Hotline at 1-833-NoEvict for more information.

https://youtu.be/saCKj2Or9XQ

12/23/2020

Arlington’s low vacancy rate can make it difficult for families with limited financial resources to find housing. However, affordable housing is available at numerous apartment complexes in Arlington. Check out this month's list:

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

12/21/2020

Nine permit applications migrated to the Permit Arlington online system last month.

Drop in on Thursday, January 7, for virtual sessions where staff will be on hand to demo new application processes, answer technical questions, troubleshoot the submission process, and help you navigate the business process.

https://building.arlingtonva.us/events/permit-arlington-support-off-site/

12/18/2020

Have you experienced financial hardship during this public health emergency? Emergency Assistance resources and funding are available in Arlington County. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please call 703-228-1300 or visit arlingtonva.us/covid-19 for more information.

https://youtu.be/cnnacxx3T4A

12/17/2020

Are you facing eviction or have you received a written notice from your landlord or court-ordered summons? Resources are available for renters and homeowners who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Call 703-228-1300, visit arlingtonva.us/covid-19, or call the Eviction Legal Hotline at 1-833-NoEvict for more information.

https://youtu.be/saCKj2Or9XQ

12/11/2020

Arlington’s low vacancy rate can make it difficult for families with limited financial resources to find housing. However, affordable housing is available at numerous apartment complexes in Arlington.

Check out a variety of units currently available across Arlington: https://housing.arlingtonva.us/get-help/rental-services/affordable-units/

12/10/2020

The former Holiday Inn – Rosslyn, located at 1900 Fort Myer Drive, will be demolished by implosion on Sunday, December 13, 2020, at 8:00 AM or as soon after as safety and weather permits. For safety and control of the area, the streets surrounding the building will be closed by the Arlington County Police Department by 6:30 AM on December 13, 2020 (referred to as the Exclusion Zone).

Due to the configuration of the Exclusion Zone and scheduled road closures, there are no good viewing areas available to the public. Gateway Park, located at 1300 Lee Highway, is part of the Exclusion Zone and will be closed to pedestrian access during the event. Members of the public are encouraged to avoid the area and watch local media coverage of the implosion.

https://newsroom.arlingtonva.us/release/traffic-alert-scheduled-building-implosion-at-1900-fort-myer-drive/

12/09/2020

Tonight! Help Arlington County prioritize planning principles for the Pentagon City area at the public workshop, from 6-8pm. During this virtual workshop, participants will share priorities and questions in small groups on draft planning principles and performance metrics to help plan for the future of the Pentagon City area.

https://projects.arlingtonva.us/events/pentagon-city-planning-study-public-workshop-2/

12/07/2020

The Housing Arlington Call for Ideas deadline is this Friday, December 11! Learn more and submit your new concept and ideas: https://housing.arlingtonva.us/housing-arlington/call-for-ideas/

12/06/2020

Starting tomorrow, applications for nine permits must be submitted online via Permit Arlington. Learn more:

https://building.arlingtonva.us/2020/11/dec-7-2020/

12/04/2020

Need help with permitting? Join us during these virtual sessions where staff will be on hand to demo new application processes, answer technical questions, troubleshoot the submission process, and help you navigate the business process. Each session will include an online permitting intro, application demo, and Q&A.

Drop in at the following times for help with specific permits:
10:00am: Accessory Dwelling and Family/Caregiver Suite Permit
10:45am: Asbestos Removal/Abatement Permit
11:30am: Demolition Permit
12:30pm: Code Modification Request and Code Appeal Application
1:30pm: BZA Use Permit and BZA Appeal Application

https://building.arlingtonva.us/events/permit-arlington-sos-online-help-session/

12/03/2020

Save the date: December 9 – help Arlington County prioritize planning principles for the Pentagon City area. During this virtual workshop, participants will share priorities and questions in small groups on draft planning principles and performance metrics to help plan for the future of the Pentagon City area.

https://projects.arlingtonva.us/events/pentagon-city-planning-study-public-workshop-2/

12/02/2020

Missing Middle Housing Study - Housing

Have you provided feedback about Phase 1 of the Missing Middle Housing Study? Share your input by December 31!

https://housing.arlingtonva.us/missingmiddle/

The Missing Middle Housing Study will explore how new housing types could help address Arlington’s shortfall in housing supply and gaps in housing choices.

11/30/2020

Save the date – January 1 – for the 2021 Northern Virginia Housing Expo! Visit the online exhibit hall, attend free, online workshops or schedule a free financial counseling session. Learn more: https://www.novahousingexpo.org/

11/27/2020

Watch the latest County Board Wrap-Up for an update on two new development projects – Crystal Gateway and Greenbrier Apartments.

https://youtu.be/Ub3rR0R3GS4?t=798

11/26/2020

The Development Tracking Report provides a summary of county-wide development activity for the third quarter of 2020 (July 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020).

This report details development activity on a
quarterly basis to examine current trends and compare these to previous quarters. Information in these reports is generated from County staff reports, County Board minutes and data on Certificate of Occupancy (CO) permits, building permits and demolitions permits.

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

11/25/2020

Last chance! Today is the LAST DAY to provide your comments on history, heritage, and preservation in Arlington via the Historic Preservation Program’s feedback form. Form closes BY 11:59 P.M. TONIGHT.

The Historic Preservation Program is conducting the first update to its Master Plan since the plan’s adoption in 2006. Your feedback will inform the new Historic Preservation Master Plan, which will equip Arlington County with a vision, hallmarked by equity and inclusivity, for historic preservation planning for the next decade.

https://projects.arlingtonva.us/plans-studies/historic-preservation/master-plan/update/feedback/

11/23/2020

Starting on Monday, December 7th, applications for nine permits must be submitted online via Permit Arlington.

In advance, Permit Arlington, ePlan Review, and online payment will be unavailable between Friday, December 4 through Monday, December 7 at 10 a.m.

https://building.arlingtonva.us/2020/11/dec-7-2020/

11/21/2020

What places and stories in Arlington do you think are overlooked? What defines our County’s history? What SHOULD define it? Arlington’s Historic Preservation Program (HPP) is looking for your perspectives. Complete and share the community feedback form BY 11:59 P.M. ON WED. NOV. 25.

Your input will assist the HPP as it updates the County’s Historic Preservation Master Plan and develops a vision for historic preservation over the next decade.

https://projects.arlingtonva.us/plans-studies/historic-preservation/master-plan/update/feedback

11/20/2020

The Housing Arlington Call for Ideas is intended to seek out new concepts and ideas and gather research, where available, that will help further the County’s efforts through Housing Arlington. The County is particularly interested in land use and zoning approaches, as well as new financing models or innovative partnerships that reduce costs to the County. This Call for Ideas is issued solely for research and planning purposes.

https://housing.arlingtonva.us/housing-arlington/call-for-ideas/

11/18/2020

On Saturday, the County Board approved two projects, Crystal Gateway in Crystal City and Merion Pike West on Columbia Pike. Learn more:

https://newsroom.arlingtonva.us/release/county-board-approves-crystal-gateway-mixed-use-development/

11/16/2020

Join us virtually this Monday, Nov. 16, at 7 pm for a panel discussion of history & historic preservation in Arlington to kick off the first update to the Historic Preservation Master Plan.

What’s it like to live in a Local Historic District? Where in Arlington is there opportunity for more inclusive storytelling? Arlington’s not Old Town; so what *are* we?

To join the event, see https://projects.arlingtonva.us/events/kick-off-hpmp-update/.

11/14/2020

Tomorrow is your last day to provide comments about the Fort Henry Gardens site plan proposal! This feedback window focuses on land use, zoning, site design, architecture, historic preservation, tranportation, and open space/landscaping.

https://projects.arlingtonva.us/projects/fort-henry-gardens/

11/12/2020

Have you seen this month's list of available + affordable apartment units? Don't forget to subscribe via email for monthly updates!

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

11/10/2020

Online permitting saves time and resources by allowing you to submit plans and construction documents electronically. You can also access review status in real-time, including comments and markups.

Check out our list of FAQs – if your question still isn't answered, submit a request for technical support.

https://building.arlingtonva.us/permits/apply-online/faqs/

11/09/2020

The Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) is starting a public review process for a proposed site plan at 2409 S. Lowell St. known as Fort Henry Gardens. Throughout the process there will be multiple opportunities for community input.

This feedback window will focus on land use, zoning, site design, architecture, historic preservation, transportation, and open space/landscaping. You're invited to review project materials and provide comments about this site plan proposal:

https://projects.arlingtonva.us/projects/fort-henry-gardens/

11/09/2020

Looking for demographic or development tracking information? Need raw data? In search of monthly economic indicators?
Check out our data and research webpage for a wealth of resources https://projects.arlingtonva.us/data-research/