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Board OKs PPTA Guidelines After Tense Discussion

The guidelines allow the county board to pursue public-private partnerships as a way to fund transportation projects. Although many people refer to this as funding the streetcar projects, the guidelines apply to any transportation project. more »

Dec 11, 2012 by in subUrbanPlanning (2 Comments)

Garvey Wins County Board Seat

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Zimmerman Contract with Developer Has Garvey Asking to Delay Vote

Zimmerman's consulting contract with AECOM Canada East has the county's newest board member asking to take more time before voting on a set of guidelines. County Attorney says the delay is unnecessary. more »

Dec 6, 2012 by | in subUrbanPlanning (6 Comments)

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Henry Wright Park Opens

The ribbon was cut on the newest park in Arlington Wednesday Oct. 24 in the Buckingham neighborhood. The county received the land as part of a deal reached with the Paradigm companies a few years ago. more »

Nov 2, 2012 by in subUrbanPlanning (1 Comments)

Immigration, Transportation Top Board's Statewide Concerns

County board told members of the state delegation today that they must fight ant-immigration bills and look for ways to fund transportation. more »

Nov 29, 2011 in Countywide

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Arlington Is Not Really MWAA

Garvey has mentioned the transparency, accountability, and contracting problems that have arisen with MWAA management of the Dulles Silver Line project as an example of the issues the board needs to consider. But is Arlington MWAA? more »

Dec 7, 2012 by in Wonk Arlington (2 Comments)