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A debate about the treatment of recently displaced low-income residents brought two Arlington commissions together in a joint meeting Wednesday night. more »
Apr 19, 2013 by Natalie Kornicks in subUrbanPlanning (2 Comments)
Photos: Gerald Martineau (inset) and Steve Thurston. Arch. Drawing: Wesley Housing. Illustration: Steve Thurston
Market demands will continue to counteract affordable housing development and prevent the county from reaching its goals, despite the $9.5 million proposed for next year’s budget, according to housing activists and officials in the county. more »
Apr 5, 2013 by Natalie Kornicks in subUrbanPlanning (5 Comments)
Photo: Steve Thurston
Arlington Greens want voters to create a housing authority that would have new access to federal housing funds. County board Vice Chair Jay Fisette and nonprofit housing providers say it's not worth it. more »
Mar 4, 2013 by Natalie Kornicks in Elections 2013 (3 Comments)
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The county has not made a decision about security at the new Homeless Services Center, staff said. Since neighboring residents are concerned, “we are considering security options." Neighbors released crime data gotten in a FOIA request. more »
Feb 15, 2013 by Natalie Kornicks in Countywide (2 Comments)
The number of signatures needed on a petition to run for president in Virginia is 10,000, yet in order to get a housing authority referendum on the November ballot, a whopping 3,000 signatures are required—a number that might take an act of God. more »
Mar 5, 2013 by Natalie Kornicks in About Arlington (4 Comments)
Local businesses are enticing Arlingtonians into their brick-and-mortar stores on the Saturday between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. more »
Nov 21, 2012 by Natalie Kornicks in About Arlington
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Montgomery Blair students were offering free transportation to polls near Crystal City, Ballston, Clarendon metro stations. But if you were a Romney supporter, it might be a bumpy ride. more »
Nov 6, 2012 by Natalie Kornicks in Vote 2012