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County leaders who like the $42.5 million aquatics and fitness center planned for Long Bridge Park, see the economic future in Arlington as positive. Those who see a future less rosy, see the aquatics center and other projects as fiscal handcuffs. more »
Oct 19, 2012 by Steve Thurston in subUrbanPlanning (8 Comments)
$3 billion in spending over 10 years projected. $150 million in bond referenda to go before voters in November. more »
Jul 21, 2012 by Steve Thurston in Countywide (4 Comments)
The civic federation passed a resolution that would ask county voters if they want to issue $42.5 million in debt for Long Bridge Park Phase II. The county board would have to approve the language. more »
Jun 6, 2012 by Steve Thurston in Countywide
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The George Washington Memorial Parkway, part of the National Park Service, is seeking public input about trail and park use in the Gravelly Point, Roaches Run and Long Bridge Park areas, near Crystal City in Arlington. more »
May 30, 2012 in Countywide
With a change to the CIP, the county will fund a series of small playgrounds on the south end of Long Bridge Park. This is part of a larger move to find money in the land acquisition budget. more »
Jul 20, 2012 by Steve Thurston in About Arlington (1 Comments)
This stems from the public discussion at the county board meeting last Saturday. Soccer organizer Ken Bass complained about how people--including referees--were getting ticketed for overdue meters. more »
Apr 28, 2012 by Steve Thurston in About Arlington
The county needs volunteers to help with the Fourth of July celebration at Long Bridge Park and with Boys to Men programs in the elementary schools. more »
Apr 26, 2012 in Merc Mailbag
Supporters of continued work on Long Bridge Park came out by the dozens to the board meeting, Saturday morning, and then left just as quickly, a bit like a flash mob. more »
Feb 13, 2012 in About Arlington
