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Morning Notes

Published December 15, 2017 at 9:30AM

Chamber Calls for Pause on Housing Conservation District — The Arlington Chamber of Commerce is calling for the Arlington County Board to pump the brakes on a proposed Housing Conservation District policy, set for a vote at tomorrow’s Board meeting. The Chamber says the policy would affect more than 450 privately-owned properties. “The County’s failure to provide any notice to property owners that would be affected by the Framework is inconsistent with Arlington’s established government process and the level of transparency the community has come to depend on,” said Chamber President Kate Bates. [Arlington Chamber of Commerce]

Carlin Springs Bridge Work to Resume — Demolition of the Carlin Springs Road Bridge over George Mason Drive was curtailed by winter weather last weekend, but is set to resume this weekend. Drivers should expect a number of detours in the area. [Twitter]

Around Town

‘Spaces’ Co-Working Space Now Open in Former Artisphere in Rosslyn

By Chris Teale

Published November 16, 2017 at 10:45AM

Photo by Mary Parker Architectural Photography, via Monday Properties

The former Artisphere space in Rosslyn has a new lease on life, as co-working area Spaces opened earlier this week.

Spaces is located at 1101 Wilson Blvd, in a building owned by Monday Properties. The chain’s Rosslyn location offers 303 desks in a 37,000-square-foot office space. Members can use any workstation, or can pay more to reserve one. Suites are also available for small businesses. Up to 800 members can be accommodated.

Events

Meeting Wednesday to Provide Update on Crystal City-DCA Pedestrian Link

By Chris Teale

Published November 14, 2017 at 10:45AM

The findings of a study on the feasibility of a pedestrian link between Crystal City and Reagan National Airport are set to be unveiled at a public meeting Wednesday.

The Crystal City Business Improvement District and civil engineering firm VHB will host a public meeting from 1-2:30 p.m. and again from 6:30-8 p.m. on November 15, on the 11th floor of 2011 Crystal Drive.

Events

New Harvest Festival Highlights Rosslyn Fall Calendar

By Chris Teale

Published September 15, 2017 at 1:45PM

On Friday, October 27 from 4-10 p.m. and Saturday, October 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., more than 20 vendors will sell various crafts and gifts, while there will be live entertainment and activities including a pie eating contest, cornhole, a pumpkin toss, costumes contests for children and pets.

The event is part of a series of autumnal happenings in Rosslyn.

Events

Rosslyn ‘Parklet’ to be One of Six Arlington PARK(ing) Day Sites

By Chris Teale

Published September 14, 2017 at 4:45PM

An on-street parking space in Rosslyn will become one of six pop-up parks in Arlington County tomorrow (Friday) as part of the worldwide PARK(ing) Day event.

The space at the intersection of Wilson Blvd and N. Oak Street will be transformed into a “parklet,” a sidewalk extension installed in parking spaces that acts as a mini-park. A spokeswoman for the Rosslyn Business Improvement District said the site will be the location of the county’s first permanent “parklet” in spring next year.

Events

Crystal City to Hold Meeting on Pedestrian Link to Reagan National Airport

By Chris Teale

Published September 1, 2017 at 10:00AM | Updated September 1, 2017 at 12:28PM

(Updated at 12:30 p.m.) A series of public meetings will be held next week to discuss a possible new pedestrian connection between Crystal City and Reagan National Airport.

The meetings are scheduled to take place Tuesday, September 5 on the 11th floor of 2011 Crystal Drive, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6:30-8 p.m. Both meetings will have the same agenda, with staff from the Crystal City Business Improvement District looking to gather public feedback on the proposed pedestrian link.

Events

New Sunday ‘Yoga at the Fountain’ Sessions Begin in Crystal City

By Katherine Berko

Published August 8, 2017 at 5:00PM | Updated August 9, 2017 at 9:46AM

"Glow Yoga" is one of several themes for the Sunday night yoga classes

Another free weekly yoga event has begun in Crystal City.

The new program, “Yoga at the Fountain,” will be held at the Crystal City Water Park (1751 Crystal Drive) each Sunday night from 7:30-8:45 p.m. through the end of September, according to Amanda Shipe, one of its organizers. The first event was held this past Sunday.

Around Town

Commonwealth Joe Offers ‘Crystal City Passport’ to Explore Neighborhood Businesses

By Katherine Berko

Published August 7, 2017 at 4:45PM | Updated August 7, 2017 at 7:22PM

The program will run for a week, from today (August 7) until Sunday, August 13. People can stop by Commonwealth Joe (520 12th Street S.) and pick up their own passport, or they can get a team passport for up to three people.

Once passports are claimed, the goal is to visit all of the participating businesses to get the passports stamped.

News

Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published July 28, 2017 at 9:15AM

Greens Endorse McCullough — The Arlington Green Party is backing Charles McCullough, an attorney who lives in Nauck, in his run for Arlington County Board. McCullough is “a young progressive who will bring new ideas” to county government, said Green Party head John Reeder. [InsideNova]

Arlington Cops Jump Rope with Kids — The Arlington County Police Department’s Twitter account posted photos of police officers hula hooping and jumping rope with kids at the Gates of Ballston affordable housing complex yesterday. [Twitter]

News

Crystal City BID to Study New Pedestrian Link to Reagan National Airport

By Chris Teale

Published July 17, 2017 at 4:30PM

In collaboration with other stakeholders in the neighborhood, the BID issued a Request for Proposals asking for consultants to study a possible connection.

Respondents will need to study optimal alignments, private and public real estate considerations, regulatory requirements, costs and financing and implementation, including the necessary agency and stakeholder approvals that would be required. Proposals are due August 4.

Events

Armed Forces Cycling Classic Returns to Arlington in June

By Chris Teale

Published April 14, 2017 at 3:30PM

UNITED STATES - June 14, 2015: The Air Force Association Cycling Classic’s Crystal Cup is day two of this USA Cycling National Criterium Calendar event. The day’s featured race is the Men’s pro/am, and will determine the weekend’s Omnium competition. The 1.3km course runs up and down Crystal Drive between 23rd St S and 18th St S, and around South Clark and is a typical downtown criterium. The 1.3 km course is located in the heart of Crystal City’s business district, and is lined with dozens of restaurants, coffee shops and other businesses. So, in addition to the racing action, spectators will have plenty of options if they want to take a break from the racing action. (Photo By Douglas Graham/WLP)

Arlington will again be alive with the sound of thousands of pedaling cyclists, as the Armed Forces Cycling Classic returns in June.

Previously known as the Air Force Association Cycling Classic, the event will celebrate its 20th anniversary when it takes place on June 10 and 11.