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This could be the year Arlington transfers ownership of the Reeves Farmhouse

Published January 22, 2024 at 4:30PM | Updated January 22, 2024 at 5:38PM

The Reeves Farmhouse (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

(Updated at 5:35 p.m.) A yearslong attempt to convert a historic Arlington property into a home for adults with developmental disabilities may be nearing the finish line.

The Arlington County Board is expected to consider agreements to transfer the Reeves Farmhouse into the hands of local nonprofits and allocate community development block grant funds later this year, according to a county rep ort. In advance of this, the Board on Saturday took steps toward streamlining the efforts of Habitat for Humanity DC-NOVA, HomeAid National Capital Region and L’Arche of Greater Washington.

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A mid-century relic of Rosslyn’s pedestrian infrastructure, next to the church-gas station, is coming down this summer

By Jo DeVoe

Published January 18, 2024 at 3:30PM | Updated January 18, 2024 at 3:55PM

A pedestrian skywalk over N. Nash Street in Rosslyn set for demolition (via Google Maps)

(Updated at 3:55 p.m.) One of Rosslyn’s few remaining skywalks is set to come down as part of an effort to realize a walkable corridor from one end of the neighborhood to the other.

Arlington County will be demolishing a skywalk over N. Nash Street, near the Arlington Temple United Methodist Church building and Sunoco gas station dubbed “Our Lady of Exxon.” The county applied for a demolition permit for this project last month, permit records show.

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Residents could start moving into two nearly complete apartment towers in Crystal City next month

By Jo DeVoe

Published January 10, 2024 at 10:30AM

The two towers, 'The Grace' and 'Reva' at 1900 Crystal Drive by JBG Smith (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Two new apartment buildings in Crystal City are almost ready for residents to move in.

Construction started on the two residential towers at 1900 Crystal Drive in 2021, nearly one year to the day after JBG Smith received approval to redevelop the aging office building previously there.

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County Board mulls more funding for second Pentagon City Metro elevator amid delays

By James Jarvis

Published December 14, 2023 at 11:30AM

Pentagon City Metro Station on Dec. 13, 2023 (staff photo by James Jarvis)

The Pentagon City Metro Station’s second elevator project is now facing yet another delay and a request for more funds.

At its meeting this Saturday, the Arlington County Board is set to discuss adding another $4.4 million in local funds to construct a second Metro elevator on the west side of S. Hayes Street.

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Set for early 2024 completion, Fire Station 8 taking donations that document its storied past

By Jo DeVoe

Published December 12, 2023 at 11:30AM

Arlington County Fire Station 8 in Halls Hill on Dec. 13, 2023 (staff photo by James Jarvis)

With work beginning to wrap up on the new Fire Station 8 in Halls Hill, the county is asking residents to share mementos from the station’s past.

The artifacts, which can be donated temporarily or permanently, will go on display in the station’s public lobby exhibition dedicated to the history of Fire Station 8.

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New pilot program could bring lower speeds, more space for pedestrians and cyclists to three sidewalk-less streets

By Jo DeVoe

Published December 6, 2023 at 1:45PM | Updated December 6, 2023 at 2:02PM

S. Lynn Street and 20th Street S. (via Google Maps)

Sometime next year, three residential streets in Arlington without sidewalks could get upgrades to allow for safer pedestrian and cyclist use.

To help address demonstrated safety and access issues on S. Lynn Street, N. Wakefield Street and 12th Street S., Arlington County’s Neighborhood Complete Streets Program is considering piloting “shared streets.”

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First homes at the former Febrey-Lothrop estate expected to be ready early next year

By Jo DeVoe

Published November 30, 2023 at 11:30AM

New homes at 'The Grove at Dominion Hills' development on the former Febrey-Lothrop Estate (staff photo by James Jarvis)

The first homes being built on the old Febrey-Lothrop Estate could be ready for move-in early next year.

Developer Toll Brothers says its nine quick move-in homes at ‘The Grove at Dominion Hills’ are in progress and expected to come online in early 2024, according to the company’s D.C. Metro Division President Nimita Shah.

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VDOT work on W-L parking garage over I-66 underway

By ARLnow.com

Published November 17, 2023 at 9:30AM

W-L parking garage over I-66 (via VDOT)

Construction has started on a project to “repair and rehabilitate” an ’80s-era parking garage over I-66.

The unique parking structure adjacent to Washington-Liberty High School was in need of work “to improve safety and extend the overall life of the garage.”

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GMU celebrates “topping out” of major expansion on Virginia Square campus

By James Jarvis

Published November 6, 2023 at 3:30PM

George Mason University's forthcoming Fuse building in Virginia Square (staff photo by James Jarvis)

The outer structure of George Mason University’s $235 million expansion project in Arlington is complete.

The university celebrated the “topping out” milestone last Friday with tours of the under-construction FUSE at Mason Square structure on its Virginia Square campus.

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Inner Ear Studios demolition falls behind schedule due to surprise structural issues

By Jo DeVoe

Published October 13, 2023 at 10:30AM

Arlington musician, John Fox -- who was part of the D.C. punk scene in the 1980s-90s -- takes a picture of Inner Ear Studios, behind a fence and set for demolition (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Demolition of the old Inner Ear Studios in Green Valley is expected to start this month, after some delays.

“This project was delayed after the discovery of unforeseen structural conditions with the adjoining building,” Arlington Dept. of Environmental Services Public Engagement Specialist Alyson Jordan Tomaszewski told ARLnow.

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New apartments, church and daycare to open next year in Ballston

By Jo DeVoe

Published October 9, 2023 at 11:55AM

Construction at Ballston Station project, October 2023 (staff photo by James Jarvis)

A new development with affordable apartments, a church and childcare, across from the Ballston Metro station, is set to debut early next year.

Nearly two years ago, Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing broke ground on the long-delayed, $84 million project to replace the old Central United Methodist Church building at 4201 Fairfax Drive with an 8-story building with 144 committed affordable units.

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Sparrow Pond restoration work brings temporary trail closures and detours

By Jo DeVoe

Published October 2, 2023 at 9:30AM

A trail user amid signs of construction at Sparrow Pond (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Reconstruction of Sparrow Pond is currently underway.

Last Thursday, part of the Four Mile Run Trail closed while a new pipe from Four Mile Run up to Sparrow Pond is built. A detour is in place for the 6-7 weeks this work is expected to take place.