Author: Daniel G. Rego
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Announcement of Monday, September 19, 2022 meeting of the Buckingham Community Civic Association
The Buckingham Community Civic Association (BCCA) will hold its next virtual membership meeting via Google Meet on Monday, September 19, 2022, beginning at 7:30 p.m.You can join the meeting using this link here: https://meet.google.com/ker-deda-sdm The meeting will feature a presentation and discussion by Dave Schutz of the Arlington County Civic Federation on the Federation’s draft Task…
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The Future of Trees and Nature in Arlington
Arlington policies, priorities and resources are guided by plans. This new Forestry and Natural Resources Plan focuses on the conservation and management of trees, local nature and natural ecosystems. Learn what is in the draft plan, and help set priorities to ensure robust management of our natural assets. Now is the time to engage in…
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Should Arlington Change its Government Structure?
On Wednesday, September 14, from 7:00 to 8:15 p.m, the Arlington Committee of 100 will host a virtual presentation and discussion about potential changes to Arlington County’s government structure. The basic structure of the five-member Arlington County Board and School Board, all elected at-large, has gone largely unchanged since their inception in 1930, when Arlington’s…
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Participate in the Missing Middle Housing Study
The Arlington County government announced new public engagement opportunities to discuss on the “Missing Middle Housing (MMHS)” study, where we as citizens explore how new housing types could address Arlington’s shortfall in housing supply. In 2020, the County began the study and after two years of works, the MMHS has reached its 3rd phase and…
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Arlington’s Forestry and Natural Resources Plan open for public feedback
The Arlington County government has released its draft Forestry and Natural Resources Plan. The draft Plan will be open for public feedback and comments until Monday, October 3, 2022. This is the first draft of the plan. The Planning Commission and County Board will hold public hearings to consider the final version of the Plan…
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Announcement of Monday, June 6, 2022, virtual meeting of the Buckingham Community Civic Association
The Buckingham Community Civic Association (BCCA) will hold its next virtual membership meeting via Google Meet on Monday, June 6, 2022, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Attendees should join the meeting by clicking here shortly before 7:30 p.m. No pre-registration is needed. The meeting will feature a presentation and discussion by Delegate Patrick Hope, 47th District, Virginia House…
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Join Us on a Virtual Meeting this coming Monday
The Buckingham Community Civic Association (BCCA) will hold its next community meeting via Google Meet on Monday, March 21, 2022, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Attendees should join the meeting by clicking here shortly before 7:30 p.m. No pre-registration is needed.Attendees who encounter difficulties in joining the meeting should send an e-mail message to Ian Garrett at ianygarrett@gmail.com. Ian will open…
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Ballston Macy’s Walking Tour
A walking tour of the to-be redeveloped Macy’s building at Ballston will be held on March 15 at 12:00 pm (noon). If you are interested in participating in the tour please meet on site (701 N. Glebe Road) at the entrance to the Macy’s Department Store on Wilson Boulevard. Insight Property Group, proposes to demolish…
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Feedback Opportunity for Ballston Macy’s Redelopment
The Arlington County government is now beginning its public processes for a site plan amendment that, if approved, will replace the Macy’s department store at 701 N. Glebe Road (now within the Ballston Quarter mall) with a 16-story residential building. The ground floor of the new building will contain a grocery store. Click here to read…
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Arlington Community Police Academy Program Accepting Applications
Check out the upcoming opportunity to engage with the Arlington Police Department through the Community Police Academy (CPA) program. Program Information The CPA is an eight-week program beginning on Thursday, March 3. Classes are presented by Departmental leadership, sworn and civilian staff from across the agency and government partners. Participants will engage in thought-provoking discussions,…
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Grace Community Church on Ballston Quarter Mall – Calls for Comments
Grace Community Church has filed an application that would amend the site plan for Ballston Quarter mall to allow an institutional use (church). If you wish to submit questions, comments or concerns about the church’s application, please reach out to Emma Martin, (emartin@arlingtonva.us), a planner in Arlington County’s Department of Community Planning, Housing and Development (CPHD). Requests…
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Announcement of Monday, January 31, 2022, virtual meeting of the Buckingham Community Civic Association
The Buckingham Community Civic Association (BCCA) will hold its next virtual membership meeting via Google Meet on Monday, January 23, 2021, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The attachment to this message contains the meeting agenda. Attendees should join the meeting by clicking here shortly before 7:30 p.m. No pre-registration is needed.Attendees who encounter difficulties in joining the meeting…
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Glebe Road Sidewalk Closing at Harris Teeter Redevelopment Site
The sidewalk on N. Glebe Road adjacent to the Harris Teeter redevelopment site will close in mid-January. Alternate pedestrian routes: Sidewalk on the opposite side of Glebe Road. Temporary path between N. Thomas Street and the Harris Teeter parking lot. The path will travel through the construction site between The Springs (APAH building) and the Ballston…
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George Mason University Arlington Campus: Plaza Focus Group, Nov. 4.
On Thursday, November 4, planners for redevelopment of the George Mason University Arlington Campus will host a public meeting to receive input on their plans the plaza in front of the campus’ main building on Fairfax Drive. You can participate in the meeting on-line or in person. Pre-registration is required. Click here to see the planners’…
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Upcoming maintenance project near S. George Mason Drive and Carlin Springs Road interchange
In November, Arlington County is starting a maintenance project on a culvert along George Mason Drive east of the Carlin Springs Road interchange. The culvert channels water past the roadway, and the project will increase the life span of the structure and improve the water flow. This project is expected to start on Nov. 2…
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Announcement of September 2021 Meeting
The Buckingham Community Civic Association (BCCA) will hold its next virtual membership meeting via Zoom on Monday, September 20, 2021, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The attachment to this message contains the meeting agenda.Attendees should register in advance for this meeting by clicking here and placing their own names and e-mail addresses in the boxes provided. After registering, attendees will…
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Proposed change in zoning ordinance to increase permissible heights of new buildings in the Buckingham neighborhood for low or moderate income housing.
On Saturday, April 17, the Arlington County Board will consider at its virtual meeting a change in the zoning ordinance that will increase permissible heights by up to 60 feet (6 stories) for new buildings in RA8-18 zoning districts for site-plan development projects that provide 100% of the dwelling units as low- or moderate-income housing. Almost…
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Virtual meeting of the Buckingham Community Civic Association – January 25, 2021
The Buckingham Community Civic Association (BCCA) will hold its next virtual membership meeting on Monday, January 25, 2021, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Attendees should register in advance for this meeting by clicking here and placing their own names and e-mail addresses in the boxes provided. After registering, attendees will receive a confirmation email message containing instructions…
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Free COVID-19 Testing Site in our neighborhood
Tomorrow, Thursday, October 8, 2020, is the one-day free COVID-19 testing event near Buckingham at the Unitarian Universalist Church, at 4444 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22204, near S. George Mason Drive. The event will take place from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., or until the tests run out. Up to 300 people will receive tests. Full details:…
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Groundbreaking Ceremony for The Cadence
The Wesley Housing team is in the very early stages of identifying a date to host a groundbreaking for The Cadence, our new affordable housing project in south Arlington Anyone interested in attending the groundbreaking ceremony for “The Cadence” (formerly known as the Red Cross-Trenton Street project) may wish to participate in the online poll.…
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