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Proposal to close access to ‘View of D.C.’ deck needs more public benefits, civic association says

Published July 16, 2024 at 10:30AM

The 'View of D.C.' observation area (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

As Arlington leaders consider ending public access to a Rosslyn observation deck in exchange for $14 million, a civic association is seeking an additional benefit.

A proposal to eliminate public access to the “View of D.C.” is scheduled to go before the Arlington County Board on Monday. Funding from the proposed deal with CoStar Group, which announced earlier this year that it is relocating to 1201 Wilson Blvd, would fund a major overhaul of Rosslyn’s Gateway Park several years earlier than previously expected, county staff have said.

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BREAKING: Arlington lands HQ of another publicly traded company

By ARLnow.com

Published February 13, 2024 at 6:30PM

The Central Place office tower in Rosslyn (via Google Maps)

Arlington has landed the headquarters of another publicly traded company.

Arlington County and Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday evening that CoStar Group will be moving its corporate headquarters from D.C. to the Central Place building in Rosslyn. The Washington Business Journal previously reported that the company was nearing a deal to buy the office tower, describing the impending move as “another blow to downtown D.C.”

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Changes Coming to ‘The View of DC’ Observation Deck in Rosslyn

By ARLnow.com

Published July 10, 2019 at 11:00AM | Updated July 10, 2019 at 9:44PM

(Updated at 9:45 p.m.) The View of DC, the observation deck on the 31st floor of Central Place Tower in Rosslyn, appears to be closing to ticketed guests.

On the venue’s website, tickets are only available through Friday, July 26. A somewhat cryptic message on the website (below) suggests that the observation deck will “pivot” to being primarily a private event venue.

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Get a Breathtaking View of D.C. From the Observation Deck in Rosslyn

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published February 16, 2019 at 12:00PM | Updated April 12, 2019 at 3:18PM

This content was written and sponsored by The Keri Shull Team, Arlington’s top producing residential real estate team.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published June 15, 2018 at 8:45AM | Updated June 15, 2018 at 9:39AM

Fox in a backyard (Flickr pool photo by GM and MB)

Free Admission at New Observation Deck — The new observation deck in Rosslyn is holding “Arlington County residents day” this weekend. Arlington County residents with valid ID can present it at the Observation Deck at CEB Tower box office for free admission from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. [Observation Deck at CEB Tower]

Stanley Cup to Visit ACPD Today — The Arlington County Police Department is set for a visit from the Alexander Ovechkin, Capitals owner Ted Leonsis and the Stanley Cup today. [WUSA 9]

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Rosslyn BID Previews Central Place Observation Deck

By Bridget Reed Morawski

Published February 5, 2018 at 11:15AM

It’s not slated to open until this summer, but we’re getting some of the first views of Rosslyn’s new observation deck.

The Rosslyn Business Improvement District’s urban design committee previewed the new views from Central Place’s upcoming observation deck with several photos. Visitors will be able to see much of the Georgetown waterfront, the Washington Monument, the U.S. Capitol building and more.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published November 10, 2017 at 9:35AM

County Focused on Child Care — “Demand for child care in Arlington is high and the County is working with business owners and families to meet the increasing needs. Preliminary steps also are underway to map out a comprehensive Child Care Initiative that establishes an action plan to advance the availability, accessibility, and quality of childcare in Arlington.” [Arlington County]

GGW Urges Support for Accessory Apartments — The website Greater Greater Washington is urging its readers to write to the Arlington County Board in support of two proposals: lowering parking minimums for buildings near Metro stations, and “reforming overly burdensome regulations on accessory apartments.” [Greater Greater Washington]