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.…

The Ballston Business Improvement District (Ballston BID) has recently established the “BallstonConnect Club“. The Club sponsors community events that are free or discounted to its members. It’s a hyper-local, lifestyle program providing new experiences, interests, and events just outside your door. Property owners, HOA’s and condominium associations within the Ballston BID’s area as well as…

BUCKINGHAM COMMUNITY CIVIC ASSOCIATION https://buckinghamcca.wordpress.com Meeting Date: Monday, March 9, 2020 Time: 7:30 pm – 9:20 p.m. Location: Ground floor meeting area, The Carlin 4300 N. Carlin Springs Road AGENDA 7:30 Introduction and General Announcements 7:45 The Cadence (formerly Red Cross-Trenton Street) project: Discussion of coordination of construction phasing. Presenter: Hiram C. Brown, Senior Project…

BUCKINGHAM COMMUNITY CIVIC ASSOCIATION https://buckinghamcca.wordpress.com MEETING Meeting Date: Monday, January 13, 2020 Time: 7:30 pm – 9:15 p.m. Location: Ground floor meeting area, The Carlin 4300 N. Carlin Springs Road AGENDA 7:30 Introduction and General Announcements 7:45 Presentation and discussion by Arlington County Police Department Community Outreach Team. Presenters: Officers Michael Keen and Elizabeth Lennon…

BUCKINGHAM COMMUNITY CIVIC ASSOCIATION https://buckinghamcca.wordpress.com MEETING Meeting Date: Monday, September 9, 2019 Time: 7:30 pm – 9:05 p.m. Location: Ground floor meeting area, The Carlin 4300 N. Carlin Springs Road Agenda 7:30 Introduction and General Announcements 7:45 Red Cross/Trenton Street Residential project (now “The Cadence”) update (https://projects.arlingtonva.us/projects/4333-arlington-blvd/). Presenter: Kamilah McAfee, Vice-President for Real Estate Development,…

BUCKINGHAM COMMUNITY CIVIC ASSOCIATION https://buckinghamcca.wordpress.com MEETING Meeting Date: Monday, July 8, 2019 Time: 7:30 pm – 9:20 p.m. Location: Ground floor meeting area, The Carlin 4300 N. Carlin Springs Road Agenda 7:30 Introduction and General Announcements 7:45 Presentation and Discussion: Libby Garvey, Member, Arlington County Board 8:30 Harris Teeter/American Service Center (600 N. Glebe Road)…

BUCKINGHAM COMMUNITY CIVIC ASSOCIATION https://buckinghamcca.wordpress.com MEETING Meeting Date: Monday, May 13, 2019 Time: 7:30 pm – 9:00 p.m. Location: Ground floor meeting area The Carlin 4300 N. Carlin Springs Road Agenda 7:30 Introduction and General Announcements 7:45 Report on 2019 Session of the Virginia General Assembly. Presenter: Delegate Patrick Hope, 47th District, Virginia House of…

BUCKINGHAM COMMUNITY CIVIC ASSOCIATION https://buckinghamcca.wordpress.com MEETING Meeting Date: Monday, March 11, 2019 Time: 7:30 pm – 9:00 p.m. Location: Ground floor meeting area The Carlin 4300 N. Carlin Springs Road Agenda 7:30 Introduction and General Announcements 7:45 American Service Center/Harris Teeter site (600 N. Glebe Road) redevelopment plan. Presenters: G. Evan Pritchard, Esq., Venable LLP…

Meeting Date: Monday, January 14, 2019 Time: 7:30 pm – 9:00 p.m. Location: Ground floor meeting area of The Carlin 4300 N. Carlin Springs Road Agenda 7:30 Introduction and General Announcements 7:45 Establishment of dates of 2019 meetings 7:50 Treasurer’s Report 7:55 Establishment of dues for 2019 8:00 Election of officers and representatives to other…

The next meeting of the Buckingham Community Civic Association (BCCA) will take place on Monday, November 7, 2017, in the ground floor meeting area of The Carlin (4300 N. Carlin Springs Road), beginning at 7:30 p.m. The main topics will be the following: A presentation by a representative of the Wesley Housing Corporation on the…

Preview Culpepper Garden’s plans to renovate the original 204 apartments that were build and opened in 1975. We’ll share renovation plans, timetables, on site relocation for residents and our model apartment. Enjoy light refreshments prepared by Culpepper Garden’s wonderful dining director, Ray Riddle. RSVP to Emily Pfister, Development and Communications Coordinator Onsite parking is recommended…

At its regular meeting on Saturday, September 16, 2017, the Arlington County Board will hold a public hearing to consider endorsing the conceptual design for the replacement of the Lubber Run Community Center (meeting agenda item number 54). The meeting agenda is at http://arlington.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=1104.  Scroll down to Item 54 to learn more about the hearing. The County…

The next meeting of the Buckingham Community Civic Association (BCCA) will take place on Monday, September 11, 2017, in the ground floor meeting area of The Carlin (4300 N. Carlin Springs Road), beginning at 7:30 p.m. The main topics will be the following: A presentation by Peter Lusk, Chief of the Athletic and Facilities Services…

There are five senior centers in Arlington with a wide variety of fitness, educational, sports, arts and travel opportunities. Adults 55+ may participate in all of the following activities by registering with the Office of Senior Adult Programs. ($20 annual fee which includes a 36 page bi-monthly magazine, “Arlington County 55+ Guide.”) SEPTEMBER  TRIPS  FROM …

At Community Meeting #4 on July 19 concept designs for the new Lubber Run Community Center and Park were presented by VMDO, Inc. architects. If you were unable to attend the meeting or have more to share, the feedback activities that were conducted at the meeting are now on-line and can be found here. The…

Clark Construction will be demolishing the pedestrian bridge over Wilson Blvd. and ancillary components of said bridge on the following days: Saturday, May 13, 2017; Sunday, May 14, 2017; and Saturday, May 20, 2017. The tentative schedule will be as follows: Saturday, May 13: Removing various trees, strip bridge down to structure Sunday, May 14:…

The next meeting of the Buckingham Community Civic Association (BCCA) will take place on Monday, May 8, 2017, in the ground floor meeting area of The Carlin (4300 N. Carlin Springs Road), beginning at 7:30 p.m.  The main topics for the meeting will be:   1, Presentation and discussion by Delegate Patrick Hope, Virginia House…

During its meeting of Tuesday, April 25, 2017, the County Board honored two new notable trees in the Buckingham neighborhood as part of the County’s Arbor Day celebration (see https://newsroom.arlingtonva.us/release/arlington-county-recognizes-notable-trees-celebrates-arbor-day/).  Both trees, one of which is a pin oak (Quercus palustris) and one of which is a southern red oak (Quercus falcata) received plaques. he pin…

The third work session for the planning of the new Lubber Run Community Center will take place on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at Barrett Elementary School. At the second workshop, project planners presented four design options and asked for comments.  The third workshop will discuss the option that the planners have…

The Washington Post has recently published in its Real Estate section an in-depth article of our neighborhood. The article, titled “Affordability and history in Arlington’s Buckingham neighborhood“, was written by Harriet Edleson, and feature an interview with BCCA’s vice president, and Arlington resident Daniel G. Rego. The article can be read in its entirety at…