Jimmy Carrasquillo continues to establish himself as the most accomplished public-school soccer coach in Arlington.
The longtime coach of the Washington-Liberty Generals boys team recently earned his 300th career victory. The breakthrough came May 19, when the host Generals blanked the Marshall Statesmen, 5-0, in a Liberty District tournament-semifinal match.
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce on May 19 celebrated businesses and organizations that combine organizational success with a commitment to the broader community.
The 40th annual Best Business Awards drew 250 local leaders to Army Navy Country Club for “the premier celebration of businesses of all sizes in Arlington,” Chamber president/CEO Kate Bates said.
Welcome to Kami’s Korner where we’ll take a deep dive into Arlington’s condominium market by focusing on what’s coming next. From emerging developments to shifting trends, this space will spotlight the opportunities and insights shaping the future of condo living in Arlington.
If you are in the market for a new Arlington condominium today, bring a flashlight. There is absolutely nothing to see and it’s a total ghost town. This isn’t a lack of buyer interest. I start by blaming the lingering, multi-year COVID hangover where no projects got designed, financed, or approved for several years since we didn’t know if the world would continue. Construction costs then further paralyzed commercial real estate and rising interest rates also crashed the party. No model units exist, no fancy preview sales offices or even a basic website landing page.
Want a place under 1,500 square feet? Pack your bags for Alexandria. Want a completely different suburban vibe? Enjoy the commute from McLean or Reston. The big local guessing game is simple. Who actually crosses the finish line first? Will it be 1501 Langston Boulevard? The upcoming tower at One Rosslyn? Or the old Key Bridge Marriott site known as Potomac Overlook?
Place your bets now. None will begin before roughly 2029 if all goes well.
If you are in the market and don’t want to wait until 2029 for these new communities to make a buying decision, you might consider the latest luxury condominium in Arlington in Rosslyn, Pierce. This stunning community sold out in 2024 and there hasn’t been another new condominium community since. Let’s look at some of what the community offers.
A Real Option: Pierce
With 104 residences spanning 27 floors, Pierce offers expansive floor plans with premier interior finishes. At the height of sophisticated condominium living in Rosslyn, it boasts showstopping Potomac River and DC skyline views through dramatic, floor-to-ceiling windows, generous private balconies, high-end finishes, and excellent floor plans. It has some of the best views in town and has aged well. Full disclosure on the building management: My friend is the board president and my company hired the resident manager so the building is run flawlessly. The finances are actually in order.
The Bragging Rights (By The Numbers)
Buying here requires serious financial muscle. Of the 104 residences, 38 were under $1.5M, 51 were from $1.5M–$2.5M, and 15 were over $2.5M. Pierce’s average size is 1,894 sq ft, making the average price $1,910,000. With an average price per square foot of $1,033/sq ft, it is one of the top five residential buildings in Northern Virginia.
Who Lives There
The typical buyer isn’t a single 20-something. 65% of the buyers were couples and the average age among the buyers was 53. 35% were from Northern Virginia and another 33% were from out of the area, which was driven by the volatile job market during COVID. 65% of those buyers in Virginia were already in Arlington and 20% were retired. Just 13% actually commute into DC so Northern Virginia’s economy is doing just fine. About 60% used a trusted agent to make their purchase and that is typical across all similar new communities.
Reagan National Airport’s parking crunch has become a little less challenging as the busy summer travel season arrives.
More than 600 new spaces became available this week, part of a parking expansion in the airport’s economy lot.
Nissinen to Lead AED — Arlington County has named Anna Nissinen as Chief Economic Development Officer and Director of Arlington Economic Development, effective June 29. “She brings a combination of global economic development experience in the region, strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and a deep understanding of how innovation economies evolve that will help propel Arlington forward,” County Manager Mark Schwartz said. Nissinen is currently a senior vice president at the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority. [Arlington County, WBJ]
Ballston-Based AvalonBay Merging — “Apartment owners AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential have agreed to a merger, creating a multifamily real-estate giant worth more than $50 billion.” Under the deal, AvalonBay shareholders will own a little more than 51% of the combined entity, which will hold more than 180,000 rental apartments. [WSJ, Multifamily Dive, CNBC]
Cape Opens Rosslyn HQ — “Fresh off raising $100 million, Arlington mobile carrier startup Cape has established a stand-alone headquarters after operating out of a WeWork in Rosslyn since its launch in 2022.” Cape inked a nearly 13,000-square-foot lease in Arlington Tower, two blocks from the Rosslyn Metro station, and plans to double its workforce to 200 people by year-end. [WBJ]
Courthouse Startup Lands $43M — “Arlington startup Quartermaster AI Inc. wants to make the world’s ships easier to spot and track, and investors are taking note.” The Courthouse-based company has developed SmartMast — a combination of cameras and radios installed on a ship’s mast that produces data on vessel activity, weather changes and ocean anomalies. Investors including First Round Capital and Quiet Capital participated in the Series A round. [WBJ]
Flags In at ANC — Nearly 1,500 Old Guard soldiers placed an American flag at every headstone at Arlington National Cemetery yesterday morning — more than 260,000 in all — to mark the start of Memorial Day weekend. “The Old Guard has done this every year since 1948. Each flag is placed exactly one boot length from the headstone. They finish in under four hours.” [Military.com, Stripes, ArlingtonNatl/X]
Flower Volunteers Needed — “The Memorial Day Flowers Foundation will bring 200,000 flowers to Arlington National Cemetery to place on graves as a tribute to those who gave their lives to protect others.” The foundation is still seeking volunteers to help place flowers Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and again on Memorial Day. Sign up at MemorialDayFlowers.org. [WUSA9]
Mini Grant Apps Open — “Arlington County’s Neighborhood Mini Grant (NMG) Program is now accepting applications through Friday, July 17, 2026. The program’s goals are to provide Arlington neighborhoods with funding opportunities to encourage community building through a variety of activities, programs, events, and projects that promote racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.” Maximum grant amount is $1,000. [Arlington County]
Reads Set in Arlington — Northern Virginia Magazine rounded up six books that use Arlington “as more than a backdrop, whether it’s a staycation guide, a neighborhood history, or a crime novel.” The list includes Charlie Clark’s “Arlington County Chronicles,” Kim A. O’Connell’s “Echoes of Little Saigon,” Mark de Castrique’s mystery “Secret Lives,” and Ann Patchett’s novel “Commonwealth.” [N. Va. Magazine]
Falls Church Housing Plans — Falls Church City Council is weighing three scenarios for affordable housing at the 4-acre Virginia Village site on S. Maple Street, ranging from refurbishing 40 existing units to building upwards of 100 new units in three to seven stories. The council is aiming to issue a request for proposal by the end of next week. [Falls Church News-Press]
Beyer Hails Housing Bill — “This bill is a big win for everyone who wants to make housing more affordable… Housing costs in particular are high on the list of the most important challenges affecting my Northern Virginia constituents, and I’m thrilled to see this bill advance,” Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) said of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The bill passed the House 396-13 and now returns to the Senate. [Rep. Don Beyer/X, Press Release]
Safe Swimming Pledge — “After pool drownings of children 5 and under reached a five-year high last year in Virginia, state health officials are urging families to take a ‘safe swimming pledge’ as pools open for the season.” There were 12 accidental drownings of children 5 and under in Virginia in 2025 — more than the nine reported across the prior three years combined. [ALXnow]
It’s Friday — Expect periods of light rain throughout the day with cloudy skies, a high near 62 and a northeast wind of 9 to 14 mph gusting as high as 18 mph. Rain continues into the night with a low around 51. [NWS]
Join the Rosslyn BID and Arlington Arts at the 34th Rosslyn Jazz Fest 2026 featuring live jazz, food trucks, local vendors, and family-friendly activities in the heart of Rosslyn! This year’s lineup is bringing a diverse mix of performers and bands redefining the jazz music genre including Plena Libre, Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars, Parlor Greens, and Dogo du Togo & the Alagaa Beat Band.
Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — May 21, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect rain before 5 p.m., followed by showers, with a high of around 61°F. East winds will be 9 to 14 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph, and an 80% chance of up to a quarter-inch of precipitation. Friday night will have showers until 11 p.m., then more rain, with a low of about 51°F, east winds at 8 to 13 mph, and a 100% chance of similar rainfall. See more from Weather.gov.
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The number of Arlington residents counted as unemployed is up 11.4% year-over-year and has increased 50% since the start of the Trump administration, according to new state data.
A total of 4,814 county residents were looking for work in March, according to figures reported May 19 by the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement. That’s up from 4,358 a year before and up from 3,212 in December 2024, the last full month of the Biden administration.
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday approved the design for the 250-foot triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built near Memorial Bridge, even as the administration signals it does not plan to seek congressional approval for the project.
Commissioners, all appointed by Trump, acted despite overwhelming public opposition to the 250-foot arch, one of several projects the Republican president is pursuing alongside a White House ballroom to leave his imprint on Washington.
The Arlington County Board has authorized staff to move forward with the sale of $208.4 million in 20-year general-obligation bonds.
The county government has tried to defer major bond sales as long as possible over the past two years, citing concerns about the region’s economic health and the county’s revenue conditions. But the time has come to move forward with the next sale, Board Chair Matt de Ferranti said on Saturday.
A rotating exhibit of art pieces from the Arlington Artists Alliance is coming to an American restaurant in Clarendon through a new partnership.
Westville will be hosting a reception for the new project from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, May 29 at 2800 Clarendon Blvd. The exhibit, which is expected to change on a quarterly basis, will feature works available for purchase that are aligned with the restaurant’s earthy aesthetic and veggie-forward menu.
