Join us as we set out to tell the stories of the People and Places of Langston Boulevard. The People and Places Project is not just a celebration, but a crucial effort to preserve the rich cultural heritage found along Langston Boulevard. Funded through an Arlington County historic preservation grant, LBA is collecting the stories of legacy businesses, local leaders and historic locations that have played an important role in defining our shared sense of place in the communities along the boulevard.
Langston Boulevard Alliance is excited to partner with BizLaunch as we welcome community members and business owners to come together for delicious local foods and even better conversation. Join us as we celebrate and learn from some of Langston Boulevard's cherished Legacy Businesses. While this is a free event, there is limited space. Guests must RSVP in order to attend this event.
Arlington County Fire Department (ACFD) officially began operation out of Fire Station 8 starting Tuesday, June 25. Fire Station 8 is now the home for ACFD’s Engine 108, Medic 108, Fire Marshal 108, Mobile Air, and Rehab units. The new Fire Station 8 will be Arlington County's first fire station to incorporate many of the County's new sustainability goals, including an energy efficient building envelope, a green vegetated roof, and solar panels to reduce the building's commercial energy demand.
WMATA Plans to Eliminate the 3Y Bus Service on Langston Boulevard
Metro has proposed eliminating the 3Y Bus on Langston Boulevard. There will be no more direct bus service to downtown DC. The proposed savings from the eliminated routes are repurposed to fund improvements in other areas. They are collecting feedback through July 15th.
Arlington County is considering a proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment that would affect multifamily and townhouse properties in several civic associations along or near Langston Boulevard (Glebewood, Arlington-East Falls Church, North Highlands).
The proposed amendment would apply to nonconforming townhouses and multifamily properties in RA districts and the R2-7 district. The amendment would enable interior structural alterations and limited exterior additions to these properties.
Opportunities to learn more about the proposed amendment, and provide public comment on it, are listed below:
July 12: Posting of Zoning Committee memorandum and draft amendment text on Zoning Studies webpage
Arlington to Secure Property at 1401 Langston Blvd.
The property at 1401 Langston Blvd. has been declared to be a public nuisance by Arlington County’s Building Official, due to its unsafe and unsanitary conditions. A Notice of Violation was issued on May 17, 2024, ordering the property owner to immediately secure the building against entry and subsequently raze the building.
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Environmental Justice Government-to-Government Grant Program to facilitate and expand energy-performance upgrades in older model residential and commercial buildings. NVAHA will partner with the County to identify affordable housing that may be eligible for funds.
NNO is an opportunity to celebrate your neighborhood! All events are hosted by neighborhood organizations, community groups and/or businesses. Registration is free and provides police officers, Arlington County leaders and other representatives an opportunity to attend events as time and circumstances permit. Please register no later than 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024. Police cannot guarantee attendance at events registered after the deadline.
Home to over 15,000 small businesses headquartered in Arlington, our newly improved BizLaunch Directory aims to connect local businesses with a few clicks. Many businesses in Arlington are already uploaded to the directory, simply claim your business or if your business isn’t on the directory, we invite you to add your business.
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