In June 2024, we are writing a large number of memos and letters. With all of the events of the area, we are trying to represent the citizens as best we can. You can check our letters page for the complete list. Among the most recent ones are to JBGS…
County Awards Mini-Grant to the CCCA
The County has awarded the CCCA a mini-grant of $500 for our joint CCCA proposal with the Sustainable Scoop (SS) and the Friends of Urban Agriculture (FOUA): Urban Agriculture Family Day at Highlands Urban Garden (HUG). This project fits well with the County’s new initiative with FOUA, supported by Board…
Breaking Bad News: JBG Closes All Retail in the Underground
The Crystal City Underground has been a foundation of Crystal City since the city was built by Charles E. Smith Company in the 1960s. The Underground was innovative when created in 1976 and remains near and dear to the heart of residents. Thus, the announcement on April 30, 2024, that…
Bad News: We’re losing the Crystal City Library
Instead of providing a 10-year lease for a temporary library at 1901 S Bell, JBG has agreed to a County request for $5.8 million over several years to fund a library somewhere else in Crystal City. This is an example of the flawed community benefit process as we’ve long expected this benefit…
Candidates Night at Amazon’s HQ2 April 17, 2024
Confused about whom to vote for in June and November for the County Board? Livability22202, which consists of the three civic associations in 22202 zip code (Arlington Ridge, Aurora Highlands, Crystal City), has organized a Meet the County Board Candidates Night April 17 from 7-9 pm. The event is hosted…