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Livability22202 Update on Schools and Day Care

Posted on June 27, 2021September 24, 2021 By cfuller603

Update June 23, 2021: The 3 civic associations sent a letter June 23 prepared by the Schools Working Group to the County Board voicing support for the Board’s attention to development of a plan for the creation of more K-12 seats in 22202. It calls for the County to conduct focused engagement with APS with the near-term aim of siting an elementary school within walkable distance of a significant percentage of children in 22202. It calls for a long-term plan in next year’s CIP to address capacity issues at Gunston Middle School and Wakefield High School, through construction of existing facilities or new and innovative solutions leveraging partnerships with industry and commercial real estate developers. This follows on the following April 21, 2021, letter to APS and the Superintendent of Schools.

Update April 21, 2021: The 3 civic associations sent a letter April 21 to the Superintendent of Schools and School Board members, with copies to the County Board members, identifying our concerns regarding school capital improvement projects for the upcoming FY2022 APS CIP. This letter reiterates concerns that the 22202 Civic Associations have been voicing for several years to the County and to local developers. The need for school seats at all levels is critical as South Arlington, and particularly National Landing, continue to see new development and increased residential units being built.  Our elementary, middle and high school are already near or over capacity and face substantial seat deficits in the next five years if nothing is done to increase capacity. APS must begin the process of planning for a new elementary school in 22202, and start developing creative solutions to solve the capacity issues at Gunston Middle School and Wakefield High School.

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POSTPONED: Due to weather conditions, paving on S. Clark St. has been postponed to Monday, May 12 (again, weather permitting).Work hours are 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Partial crosswalk closure and no street parking along 20th St. S. and 23rd St. S.Learn more at www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Projects/Project-Types/Transportation-Projects/Crystal-City-Bike-Ne…

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Paving Work on S Clark May 9Contractor crews will mill and pave the travel lanes and street parking areas on South Clark Street between 20th Street and 23rd Street South on Friday, May 9. Work hours will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting.There will be staggered closures for the north and southbound lanes on South Clark Street while milling and paving is in progress. Temporary “No Parking” signs will be placed at locations with street parking at least 48 hours prior to the start of the work. In addition, there will be a partial crosswalk closure at South Clark Street and 23rd Street South during paving work hours. Please follow all signage and flagger instructions to be safely redirected through the work areas.You should expect traffic impacts, parking restrictions, sidewalk closures, dust and noise. We will make every effort to minimize these inconveniences and greatly appreciate your patience and understanding during this process. Call 703-228-5000 with any questions about this paving work. Once paving work is completed, County signing and marking contractors will implement a two-way cycletrack on South Clark Street between 20th Street and 23rd Street South using concept designs provided by the Crystal City Bike Network (CCBN) plan. Installation of vertical separation devices will follow signage and marking work. Find more information about the Crystal City Bike Network: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Projects/Project-Types/Transportation-Projects/Crystal-City-Bike-Ne…Kiara Candelaria Nieves (two last names)Communications Specialist, OperationsDepartment of Environmental Services, Communications & Public Engagement2100 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 900Arlington, VA 22201Office: (703) 228-4951Email: [email protected]

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In March 2020, the County Board directed the County Manager to develop a plan for improving the bicycle network in Crystal City by the end of 2024. After substantial public engagement, internal and ex…

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