Features
Third Time May Be a Charm for Theatre in Va. Square
A planned blackbox theater - as part of a larger development - has failed twice before. Teatro de Luna is hoping this time they will be able to move out of Gunston Arts Center. more »
Nov 14, 2011 by Todd Freimuth in subUrbanPlanning
Todd Freimuth
Planned Office Buildings in Clarendon Move Forward
Developers won approval from the Historical Affairs and Landmarks Review Board concerning their plans for the block at 3001 Washington Blvd., a plan that retains some of the historic facade while building eight- and ten-story towers. more »
Nov 17, 2011 by Todd Freimuth in subUrbanPlanning
Staff Proposal: Buy Building Normally or Through Eminent Domain
The county is seeking a new homeless shelter and flexibility in office space in their proposed purchase of 2020 N. 14th St. more »
Nov 23, 2011 by Steve Thurston in subUrbanPlanning
Steve Thurston
Five Houses to Replace Two in Maywood
Developer is building by right five houses off Lorcom Lane near Spout Run. more »
Dec 6, 2011 by Todd Freimuth in subUrbanPlanning (5 Comments)
120 on Waiting List for Housing at Buchanan Gardens
The low-income apartment complex is in the second phase of a four-phase renovation, so management is readying a list of people to fill the second batch of openings. more »
Dec 7, 2011 in subUrbanPlanning
Arlington County
Develop-minute: How to Build on a "Pipe Stem"
A "pipe stem" lot in the Leeway neighborhood has the county board pondering just how to negotiate development in tiny spaces. more »
Dec 15, 2011 by Todd Freimuth in subUrbanPlanning
HALRB Eyes Committees and Courthouse
The new chair of the Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board will have many areas to keep an eye on next year, including the potential redevelopment of the Courthouse area. more »
Dec 22, 2011 by Steve Thurston in subUrbanPlanning
APAH
Bamberger Named Chair of APAH Board
The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing has announced that the Principal and Senior Vice President of the Holladay Corporation, Rita Bamberger, will be the new chair of the board of the APAH, starting Jan. 1. more »
Jan 4, 2012 by Todd Freimuth in subUrbanPlanning
Todd Freimuth
Parking Concerns for Clarendon Association
The Arlington County Planning Commission approved a 300,000 square foot office complex on 3001 Washington Blvd., despite concerns from the community that parking will be inadequate. more »
Jan 12, 2012 by Todd Freimuth in subUrbanPlanning (1 Comments)
Steve Thurston
On the Pike: Apartments to Replace Shell Station
AHC, Inc., plans to raze the gas station and replace it with a five-story mixed-use apartment building for low- and moderate-income households. more »
Jan 13, 2012 by Steve Thurston in subUrbanPlanning
Image: Noritake Assocs., Inc.
Parking Study Is Point of Contention
A civic association filed complaints with the Arlington County Planning Commission earlier this month because the association is concerned that a parking garage in Clarendon will not meet the demands of evening and weekend visitors. more »
Jan 19, 2012 by Todd Freimuth in subUrbanPlanning
Board Defers Pentagon Row Plaza Upgrade
Whether or not a proposed redevelopment of the Pentagon Row plaza should include two small retail buildings or one was the point of debate at Saturday's county board meeting. more »
Jan 21, 2012 by Steve Thurston in subUrbanPlanning
Noritake Associates, Architects
Board Approves Clarendon Office Complex
Civic associations and developers were happy with the compromises. The garage will be open to the public after business hours. For the first three years, parking will charge below-market rates. more »
Jan 25, 2012 in subUrbanPlanning
Photo: Steve Thurston
Condo Less Likely for Buckingham Village
A plan to transform a portion of the Buckingham Village apartment complex into an affordable condominium, and to turn some people of modest means into homeowners, is on the ropes. more »
Feb 3, 2012 by Steve Thurston in subUrbanPlanning (1 Comments)
Image: Arlington Designer Homes (via Arlington County)
"Pipestem" Construction Offers Glimpse of County Expectations
A developer won approval to build a house on small, oddly-shaped lot in north Arlington, but wishes he'd had more regulatory guidance. more »
Feb 14, 2012 by Steve Thurston in subUrbanPlanning
Photo: Arlington County
10 Projects Win DesignArlington 2011 Prizes
Homes, public buildings and open spaces take prizes. more »
Feb 15, 2012 by Todd Freimuth in subUrbanPlanning
Image: Cooper Carry Architects via Arlington County
Develop-minute: Crystal City Block Plan in Its First Use
The newest building proposed for Crystal City is not only the largest privately owned building proposed in Arlington, it is also the first to be considered under the Crystal City Block Plan. more »
Feb 24, 2012 in subUrbanPlanning (3 Comments)
Steve Thurston
Housing Commission Backs Staff on Two Items
A low-income apartment building on Columbia Pike, and a staff recommendation to sell apartments to a low-income housing provider rather than create a condominium out of them, won support of the housing commission. more »
Mar 2, 2012 by Steve Thurston in subUrbanPlanning
Planning Director Katz Resigns After Five Months
“Peter and we have come to a mutual agreement that his passion and energies are better suited to consulting than to staff work," said the director of Community Planning, Housing and Development. more »
Mar 7, 2012 by Steve Thurston in subUrbanPlanning
Develop-Minute: Why Here, Why Now?
Supporters of affordable home ownership on Saturday asked if the county were ever to have a true affordable home ownership option. If not now, when? If not in the Buckingham neighborhood, where? more »
Mar 13, 2012 in subUrbanPlanning
Photo: Steve Thurston
Board OKs B'ham Changes, Forms Task Force
The night wound through convolutions of motions and amendments, until the board voted on two items: the first removed the home ownership option from Buckingham Village III. The second directs staff to look at other ow ownership options. more »
Mar 14, 2012 by Steve Thurston in subUrbanPlanning
Still from Video: Park and Lee
Lyon Village Yesterday, The Prequel
The latest video from Arlingtonians H.K. Park and Sarah Lee, "Lyon Village Yesterday" is a prequel to their video, "Lyon Village Today," released in January. more »
Mar 16, 2012 by Steve Thurston in subUrbanPlanning
Photo: Todd Freimuth
Neighbors Near Proposed Tower Worry Over Sun and Shadow
The nearly-300 foot tower will be tall enough to shade some buildings and reflective enough to light them as well, neighbors fear. more »
Mar 28, 2012 in subUrbanPlanning
Photo: Steve Thurston
Mosaic Park Plans Modeled
County staff is looking to put the details into final plans for Mosaic Park in the Ashton Heights neighborhood. General master plans were approved in 2009; new details include design and placement of solar panels, seating and playground equipment. more »
Apr 3, 2012 by Steve Thurston in subUrbanPlanning
Image: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, PC via Arlington County
"Layby" Nixing Trees in Rosslyn
The county wants to ensure that buildings constructed in Rosslyn maintain an appealing street level environment. “Trees are a standard that shouldn’t be compromised on any street in Rosslyn," said Arlington’s Urban Forestry Commissioner. more »
Apr 4, 2012 by Todd Freimuth in subUrbanPlanning
