This video from the National Park Service sums up the progress so far and what still needs to be done. You can also see how new traffic patterns on the bridge affects drivers, and bicyclists and pedestrians.
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Livability Framework Action Plan Just Released
Throughout 2019, the Arlington Ridge, Aurora Highlands, and Crystal City Civic Associations worked together to develop a Livability Framework. The purpose of this framework is to develop shared values and goals that will achieve a more livable neighborhood. Through a series of workshops bringing together residents with diverse backgrounds and…
395 Express Lanes open Nov. 17
The 395 Express Lanes will run from near Edsall Road in Fairfax County right up to the 14th Street Bridge in DC You’ll need an E-ZPass® or E-ZPass® Flex to drive the 395 Express Lanes Like the rest of the network, tolling and HOV-3 rules will be in effect 24/7,…
November Newsletter is Out!
A few things you’ll find highlighted in this month’s CCCA Newsletter: 1. Be sure to come to our Annual General Meeting on November 13 from 7-9 pm. With all that’s going on in Crystal City, with Amazon coming, with the BID changes, you’ll want to come here from the key players. …
New Apartment Tower Approved in Crystal City
From the newsroom of Arlington County: Crystal City’s Verizon site will be redeveloped with a 306-unit,19-story apartment tower within walking distance of Metro that will include 12 affordable housing units, under a plan approved today by the Arlington County Board. “The community’s goals for Crystal City, as embodied in the Crystal…
Interview with David P. Paul
David P. Paul, president and chief operating officer of JBG Smith, sat for an interview at the GW School of Business. See what he said about JBG, the Amazon deal, and his vision for the future.
More Locations for Arlington Glass Recycling
Arlington residents have three more drop-off sites for recycling used glass jars and bottles. Customized purple-and-green bins now stand ready at: Aurora Hills Community Center/Branch Library, 735 18th St. S. Cherrydale Branch Library, 2190 N. Military Rd. Lee Community Center, 5722 Lee Highway. The County debuted its first glass-only collection bins in April at Quincy Park (Washington Boulevard and North Quincy Street) and…
Housing Arlington: Community Conversation Series
Join us on Facebook Live for three virtual dialogues about the intersection of housing with other community-wide issues: economics, the environment, and equity. Participate online in real time — ask the panel your questions and share your reactions to the discussion. Have a question you’d like the panel to consider ahead of…
Arlington Projects Underway This Fall/Winter
Join Arlington TV for a look at what parks, transportation and other improvements to keep an eye out for around Arlington this fall and winter. Please note – projects in the video are all actively underway, so they might be further along now than they appear.
ALERT: Pedestrian Traffic Changes in Crystal City
The 15th Street sidewalk closest to 1550 Crystal Drive building will close for pedestrian traffic on/or approximately Monday, October 14th. All pedestrian traffic will need to utilize the opposite sidewalk on 15th Street and cross at the cross walk adjacent to South Bell Street to access 1550 Crystal Drive. Additionally, the current…