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Published March 23, 2018 at 3:55PM | Updated March 23, 2018 at 5:26PM

Stratford renovation's exterior design

The Arlington School Board reviewed the design and proposed construction contract for the Stratford School building renovation at its meeting last night (March 22).

In a presentation, Arlington Public Schools staff said that the guaranteed maximum price of the renovation and three-story addition — which will prepare the building to host a new neighborhood middle school as the H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program moves to Rosslyn — “exceeded previous estimates by several million dollars.” A vote to approve the revised price ceiling is slated for next month.

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Pentagon Slug Lines and South Parking Lot To Be Reconfigured

By Bridget Reed Morawski

Published March 20, 2018 at 4:45PM

Slug lines at the Pentagon are being temporarily relocated as part of ongoing work that includes creating new bus-only travel lanes.

The relocation was slated to start Monday at the Pentagon’s South Parking Lot “Pork Chop.”

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County Board Set to Approve Manhole Rehabilitation

By Bridget Reed Morawski

Published March 15, 2018 at 10:45AM

The County Board is set to vote to approve a contract that would rehabilitate Arlington’s manholes and large commercial meter water vaults.

County staff is recommending that the $709,315 contract with Capitol Heights, Md.-based Midas Utilities LLC be approved.

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County Board To Consider Old Dominion Drive Sidewalk Contract

By Bridget Reed Morawski

Published March 14, 2018 at 2:45PM

The curbside lane will be closed due to tree removal work. (Photo via Arlington County)

The County Board is set to approve a construction contract that would install the final “missing link” of sidewalk along Old Dominion Drive.

Sidewalk installation would run along the eastbound side of Old Dominion Drive, between N. Thomas Street and Fire Station No. 3. The fire station is approximately 440 feet from Military Road.

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Board Set To Approve County Government HQ Renovation

By Bridget Reed Morawski

Published March 12, 2018 at 1:45PM | Updated March 12, 2018 at 2:11PM

Arlington County government offices/headquarters at 2100 Clarendon Blvd

The Arlington County Board is set to approve a $2.6 million contract for the design of interior upgrades to the Ellen M. Bozman Government Center in Courthouse.

County staff has recommended awarding the contract, including a five percent contingency, to Architecture, Inc., a Reston, Va., company. County Board members are expected to consider the approval during its Saturday, March 17 meeting.

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Nauck Demolition Includes Previously Bee Beset Building

By Bridget Reed Morawski

Published March 6, 2018 at 4:45PM

Nauck Town Center demolition (photo by Daniel Wanke via Instagram)

Demolition has begun in preparation for the Nauck Town Center project, and the neighbors might not be the only ones buzzing with interest.

The building torn down last week is none other than the former home of about 70,000 honey bees, which the county relocated in July 2017 after realizing they had not only purchased a former office building but an apiary abode as well.

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Custis Trail Safety Improvement Project Underway Near Rosslyn

By Bridget Reed Morawski

Published March 1, 2018 at 12:00PM | Updated March 1, 2018 at 12:25PM

Rendering of the Custis Trail safety improvements, via Arlington County.

Safety improvements on three Custis Trail intersections have begun.

The project will reconfigure bike lanes at N. Quinn and N. Scott streets, as well as widen the Custis Trail. Other safety improvements include curb extensions, ADA-compliant curb ramps, trail separation from Lee Highway, and crosswalks with higher visibility.

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County Board Approves Additional Funds for N. Lynn Street Esplanade

By Bridget Reed Morawski

Published February 28, 2018 at 2:45PM | Updated February 28, 2018 at 3:18PM

Cars and bicyclists fight for space at Lee Highway and N. Lynn Street.

The Arlington County Board approved $1.4 million in additional funding for the N. Lynn Street and Lee Highway esplanade and safety enhancement project.

The Virginia Department of Transportation came to county officials with a cost estimate significantly higher than the initial $7.95 million price tag, which was approved by the Board in December 2016.

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New Homes Under Construction Near Columbia Pike

By Bridget Reed Morawski

Published February 27, 2018 at 4:45PM

Construction area on S. Highland Street

A new residential development is under construction just south of Columbia Pike.

The development, first approved in 2009, is described as “a residential project for 36 condominium units within 12 townhouse structures.” It is currently under construction at 1100 S. Highland Street, behind the Audi dealership, and along what it planned as a future extension of 11th Street S.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published February 27, 2018 at 8:55AM

Spokes Etc. to Take Over Freshbikes Store — Northern Virginia bike retailer Spokes Etc. is expected to open in the former Freshbikes location in Ballston by the end of March. “[Spokes Etc. President Jim] Strang said the store will stock his main brands, which are Specialized and Trek, and he plans to pick up one or two boutique bike brands to complement them.” [Bicycle Retailer, Spokes Etc.]

Arlington Near Last for Snowfall on East Coast — Based on a chart from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Arlington and D.C. ranked 65th among 68 eastern U.S. cities for snowfall this season, with a measly 3.3 inches. Only three deep south cities recorded less snowfall than has been reported at Reagan National Airport. [Patch]

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Lane Closures from DCA Construction to Begin Next Week

By Bridget Reed Morawski

Published February 15, 2018 at 4:30PM

Travelers heading to or from Reagan National Airport should get ready for traffic impacts from construction starting next week.

Work will begin overnight from Monday, February 19 into Tuesday to prepare the building foundation for the new security checkpoints.

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Upscale Potomac Yard Apartment Complex Begins Construction

By Bridget Reed Morawski

Published February 9, 2018 at 9:45AM

Rendering of new apartment building under construction at Potomac Yard

A 360-unit luxury apartment complex has broken ground in Potomac Yard.

The new 12-story building, to be called The Sur, will have 16,000 square feet of retail space and another 25,000 square feet of shared amenities space. Units range from 557 square foot studios to 1,419 square foot three bedroom apartments. High-end features include a dog spa, a rooftop spa and a “party room.”