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Called “Ellen Trace,” the Ellen Bozman Memorial Pathway will include plantings, some seating elements and signs to mark the life of the Arlington philanthropist. more »
May 16, 2013 by Steve Thurston in subUrbanPlanning
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Democrats swept the ticket from president on down. Libby Garvey will hold her seat on the Arlington County Board. APS Chair Emma Violand-Sanchez and Noah Simon won. Parks bond passes. more »
Nov 7, 2012 by Steve Thurston in Elections 2012
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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 Steve Thurston in subUrbanPlanning (1 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
As the economy has improved, Americans may be less interested in scouring the internet for cheap recreational activities in their local parks than they are in searching for more exotic (and more expensive) alternatives for their leisure time. more »
Feb 28, 2013 by Mike Nardolilli in The Arlington Green
How would Arlingtonians feel about selling the name of some of their favorite parks for cash? Some of our parks do not have well established names and could be changed with relative ease. more »
Feb 7, 2013 by Mike Nardolilli in The Arlington Green
In addition, fortifications that once defended Washington, DC during the Civil War, such as Fort C.F. Smith and Fort Ethan Allen, now supply Arlingtonians with natural areas and green spaces to enjoy. more »
Jan 10, 2013 by Mike Nardolilli in The Arlington Green (1 Comments)
O’Rourke argues that governments can do exactly what the private sector can do. His commission has used efficient fee-based services to build-up “enterprise funds” supporting environmental education and environmental stewardship. more »
Dec 20, 2012 by Mike Nardolilli in The Arlington Green (11 Comments)
Join ACE in working up a sweat as we get rid of unwanted plant invaders. more »
The meeting is being held so interested public can ask questions, and learn more about the alternative concepts for the Environmental Assessment and submit written comments. more »
Join the Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation for a public meeting to present and discuss the Mosaic Park schematic design. more »
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The Commission's primary responsibilities are to provide the County Board with advice and recommendations concerning park and recreation planning, programming, and budgetary matters. more »
County politicians, neighborhood leaders and county staff were on hand to dedicated the renovated Lyon Village Park. (See photo captions below the photos.) more »
