Constrained finances make it less likely Arlington Public Schools will add new high-school sports in the coming school year.
Left unfunded under Superintendent Francisco Durán’s $856 million proposed fiscal year 2027 school budget are staff proposals to add boys volleyball and girls flag football to athletic programming.
As Arlington gears up to potentially explore governance-change options, the fate of two constitutional offices may hang in the balance.
Not yet publicly discussed much by governance-change advocates: whether to go the Fairfax County route, folding operations of Arlington’s treasurer and commissioner of revenue into the county government’s general operations.
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.
To understand where the market is today, let’s look at how the condo market has changed. What began as an affordable housing alternative for first-time homebuyers has become the pinnacle of true luxury urban living typical of a world-class city. Let’s explore the 20-year evolution of new condos in Arlington.
Early 2000s: Affordability Focused. Condominiums in the early 2000s were aimed primarily at first-time homebuyers. Affordability was key and this type of housing in Arlington wasn’t glamorous quite yet. The market was steady and interest rates, at just under 7% in 2001, were deemed attractive. Most buildings had 100- 200 units and the average size for a new condominium in Arlington was 950 sq ft.
Mid-2000s: Market Heats Up. In 2003 the market began to pick up speed, fueled by the abundance of financing and essentially loans that required no documentation or proof of affordability. During this time Ballston saw several apartment to condo conversions. Condo units were generally designed as apartments so unit sizes were smaller among all unit types. Finishes were acceptable but not great. This is when granite countertops became the epitome of quality.
New builds like Liberty Center in Ballston shifted the average size down while finish quality and livability of design improved. It was probably the best building of that generation. Like many others at that time there was a rush to buy and buildings were very successful in pre-sale. (more…)
Boeing Wants HQ Lights — “Many skyscrapers, none more famous than the Empire State Building, have the ability to change their tower lights to recognize special occasions. The Boeing Co. is looking to join that trend in Crystal City, just on a much shorter scale. The Arlington-based aerospace and defense giant is proposing new architectural lighting on the rooftop of its six-story global headquarters at 929 Long Bridge Drive.” [WBJ]
Development Near Crystal City — “Mill Creek Residential Trust filed a plan Wednesday to build an eight-story apartment building next to Lidl’s U.S. headquarters in the Arlington section of Potomac Yard. The privately held Florida developer pitched the 398-unit building on what is now a parking lot fronting Crystal Drive and known as Land Bay C-West. The building would have 286 parking spots.” [WBJ]
Some Snowcrete Still Solid — “My last piece of Arlington snowcrete is hanging on for dear life.” [Chuck Todd/X]
Ballston-Based AES Acquired — A consortium led by BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners and investment group EQT agreed to acquire Arlington-based AES Corp. for $10.7 billion in cash, or $15 a share, as the AI data center buildout fuels surging demand for power generation. The deal has an enterprise value of approximately $33.4 billion. [WSJ]
Pink in the Park Returns — “The National Landing Business Improvement District, Amazon, and the National Cherry Blossom Festival are bringing back Pink in the Park to National Landing. This free spring event series will feature cultural programming, including art, live music, family-friendly activities, and local food and beverages.” [Patch]
Monday Crash in F.C. — “Power Outage at Intersection Due to Crash. Due to a single vehicle crash resulting in minor injuries, there are no left turns at the intersection of N. Washington Street at Park Avenue and Park Place.” [Falls Church/X]
PFAS Biosolids Deal Reached — “After multiple debates and meetings between stakeholders, a compromise has been reached on how Virginia can begin to monitor the presence of ‘forever chemicals’ in biosolids that are used as fertilizer on farms across the commonwealth.” The bill, patroned by Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-Arlington), phases in testing and restricts spreading when PFAS levels exceed certain thresholds. [Virginia Mercury]
Reservoir Expansion Eyed — “We’ve moved forward with the Dalecarlia expansion, as our most probable recommendation,” said Trevor Cyran of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. “The Corps is laser focused on delivering something right here, right now that can actually help with the issue, while still exploring some of those long term solutions.” The expansion would provide approximately 70 million gallons per day, doubling the capacity at Dalecarlia. [WTOP]
Bishop Calls for Peace — “As U.S.-Israeli strikes against the Iranian regime unfold, I invite all the faithful and people of goodwill to pray for a swift conclusion to hostilities,” Arlington Diocese Bishop Michael F. Burbidge said. [Arlington Diocese]
Va. ANG In Iran Op — “The Virginia Air National Guard is supporting Operation Epic Fury, however the Guard didn’t provide specifics.” [Tyler Englander/X]
Restaurants Under Fed Scrutiny — “Similar scenes were playing out at other restaurants in Washington, where at least six other establishments also received “notice of suspect documents” letters from HSI in mid-February. The Post confirmed that at least 131 employees at five restaurants have left their jobs or been terminated because of the letters, according to owners or their attorneys.” [Washington Post]
It’s Tuesday — Expect rain in the morning and possibly after 5pm, with cloudy skies and a high near 48. Calm winds will shift to the south around 6 mph in the afternoon, with a 70% chance of precipitation and up to a quarter-inch of rainfall. Tuesday night, rain is likely after 7pm, with a low around 45, south winds of 6-8 mph, and an 80% chance of precipitation, accumulating another tenth to a quarter-inch of rain. [NWS]
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Good Monday 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 — Mar 2, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect rain before 2pm and possibly after 5pm, with cloudy skies and a high near 48. Calm winds will shift to the south around 6 mph in the afternoon, with a 70% chance of precipitation and up to a quarter-inch of rainfall. Tuesday night, rain is likely after 7pm, with a low around 45, south winds of 6-8 mph, and an 80% chance of precipitation, accumulating another tenth to a quarter-inch of rain. See more from Weather.gov.
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The day might be coming when self-driving lifts will roam the streets of Arlington — but a couple legislative decisions would have to happen first.
Waymo, Google’s self-driving taxi arm that has been expanding in several other metro areas, has had its eye on the D.C. area for a while.
Some friendly carb competition appears to be coming to Ballston as a second bagel spot has announced plans to open on Glebe Road.
Bagel Uprising, based in Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood, plans to open its second location at 901 N. Glebe Road in May, co-founder Chad Breckinridge told ARLnow. That’s just half a mile from D.C.-based bagel chain Call Your Mother’s planned location at 4000 Wilson Blvd.
A year-round ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, with a three-year phase-out period, is likely to be considered by County Board members later this year.
A county staff recommendation to that effect received no significant pushback from any Board members during a Feb. 24 meeting.
The Yorktown Patriots dominated the girls competition last month to win the latest in a recent string of state swimming/diving championships.
Yorktown won the 2026 Virginia High School League’s Class 6 state crown with 300.5 points, 118.5 more than the runner-up Robinson Rams, the night of Feb. 21 at the Jeff Rouse Swim and Sport Center in Stafford.
A fast-casual spot in Crystal City has permanently shut its doors after a decade in business.
Signage appeared last week on the door of the Sweetgreen at 2022 Crystal Drive, announcing the closure. The salad purveyor had occupied the location since February 2016.
