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Arlington Bookshelf: Washington & Old Dominion Revisited

Arlington Bookshelf: Washington & Old Dominion Revisited

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The Washington & Old Dominion Railroad was an important part of the history of Arlington. Bringing goods to the industrial uses in Rosslyn, Cherrydale and East Falls Church which supported the growing Arlington community. The railroad operated from 1912 to 1968. Today, most of the railroad land is public park within Arlington County. A new book came out this summer providing a detailed look at the railroad. It is the second in a series. Washington & Old Dominion Railroad covered…

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Preserved & Developed:
1812 North Moore Street

Preserved & Developed:
1812 North Moore Street

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Arlington’s newest and tallest building, 1812 North Moore Street, is the next chapter in the story of Rosslyn. Arlington County is undertaking a major planning study, Realize Rosslyn, to “continue Rosslyn’s transformation from an auto-centric area into a more walkable, vibrant and distinctive urban place that features great housing, retail and office space.” This is a long way from the early days of Rosslyn, when it was a haven for pawnshops, oil tank farms and auto sales and repair places….

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Upcoming Hearing: Key Boulevard Apartments

Upcoming Hearing: Key Boulevard Apartments

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On Saturday, November 15 the Arlington County Board will consider an amendment to site plan #181 to demolish the 41-unit Key Boulevard Apartments and redevelop the site with a 158-unit multi-family building. The Planning Commission recommends deferral. The Housing Commission recommends denial. The County Manager had recommended denial but changed that recommendation on November 13 to deferral for up to one year (November 2015). Preservation Arlington covered this developing site plan proposal in a web post on February 19. Our…

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West Rosslyn (WRAPS)
Meeting: Tuesday July 8

West Rosslyn (WRAPS)
Meeting: Tuesday July 8

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The second meeting of the Western Rosslyn Area Planning Study (WRAPS) will be Tuesday, July 8 at 7:00 PM at the Navy League Building in Arlington. The working group meetings are open to the public for observation. No agenda is available at this time. Both the historic Wilson School and the historic Queens Court apartment complex are part of this study area. The future of these two important historic properties will be impacted by whatever recommendations the WRAPS group makes…

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UPCOMING
SPRC MEETING:
Walking Tour of Key Boulevard Apartments

UPCOMING
SPRC MEETING:
Walking Tour of Key Boulevard Apartments

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The Arlington Planning Commission’s Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) will hold its second meeting to discuss the proposal for the redevelopment of the Key Boulevard Apartments, located at 1537-1545 Key Boulevard. This particular meeting is a walking tour of the site. Participants will see the importance of these garden-style apartments and their great design and scale, among other things. More information is available on the County webpage dedicated to this project. Based on the latest weather report, the Walking Tour…

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WRAPS Has First Meeting

WRAPS Has First Meeting

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The Western Rosslyn Area Planning Study (WRAPS) had its first meeting on Saturday, June 21. This kick-off meeting was held at Arlington’s historic Wilson School and included a walking tour of the study area. The charge for the group is: Western Rosslyn Area Planning Study is an opportunity for Arlington County staff, Arlington Public Schools, property owners and community members to work together. The joint effort will balance considerations for this essential site in our neighborhood and result in a…

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Updated: Deep Throat Garage To Be Demolished

Updated: Deep Throat Garage To Be Demolished

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In a decision that made headlines nationwide, the Arlington County Board unanimously voted on June 14, 2014, to approve a proposal to redevelop 1401 Wilson Boulevard, the site of the Deep Throat Garage, which will include the demolition of the iconic Watergate landmark. The owners requested a rezoning to the C-O-Rosslyn district and a site for the construction of an approximately 524,135 square foot office building with ground floor retail and a 392,005 square foot residential building with 44,409 square…

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Arlington’s Most Endangered Historic Places — 2014

Arlington’s Most Endangered Historic Places — 2014

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As we end National Preservation Month, Preservation Arlington is releasing the 2014 Endangered Historic Places List to heighten awareness of historic sites and resources in the county and to inspire advocacy on behalf of preservation within the Arlington community. This year’s endangered list includes both individual historic buildings as well as building types, along with other important places such as graveyards and public parks. This is the third in a series of lists we released this month, including the 2014…

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UPCOMING MEETING: Deep Throat Garage, 1401 Wilson Blvd.

UPCOMING MEETING: Deep Throat Garage, 1401 Wilson Blvd.

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The Arlington Planning Commission’s Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) is continuing to assess plans for the property at 1401 Wilson Boulevard, the location of the “Deep Throat” garage. The agenda for this seventh SPRC meeting outlines three topics to be covered: Open Space, Community Benefit, and Construction Issues. Part of the discussion for “Community Benefit” will include historic preservation issues of the site. Already recognized with a County Historical Marker, the proposed redevelopment of this site has increased awareness of…

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UPCOMING MEETING: Deep Throat Garage, 1401 Wilson Blvd.

UPCOMING MEETING: Deep Throat Garage, 1401 Wilson Blvd.

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The Arlington Planning Commission’s Site Plan Review Committee (SPRC) is continuing to assess plans for the property at 1401 Wilson Boulevard, the location of the “Deep Throat” garage. The agenda for this sixth SPRC meeting indicates that the discussion will be a carry-over of transportation related issues from the previous meeting. The next SPRC meeting on this project, which has not yet been scheduled, will discuss “Community Benefit” and this includes historic preservation issues of the site. Already recognized with…

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