Engage Arlington

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Current Engagement Opportunities

 

Strategic Planning for Human Services - through Dec. 2The Arlington County Department of Human Services (DHS) is shaping a plan for the next five years to meet community needs across health, housing, child and family services, economic stability, mental health and substance use, disability services, and other safety net services. Please take 10-15 minutes to complete this survey. The results will be used to understand and improve community services provided by the Arlington County. Learn more.

Metro Market Square Project - Feedback Form through November 22: Crystal City is getting a new one-acre park space, and Arlington County wants your input on what you would like to see there! Provide your feedback on Metro Market Square, which sits at the corner of Crystal Drive and 18th Street South, using our online form. Learn more and sign up for updates on the project webpage.

Ranked Choice Voting in the 2024 County Board General Election Race – Feedback form extended through Nov. 30: The Arlington County Board is currently collecting community feedback on the use of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) in the 2024 County Board general election. Share your experience using RCV in this general election, and additional thoughts on the voting system online here by November 19, 2024. You may also write tocountyboard@arlingtonva.usor call 703-228-3130 to submit comments.

Homeownership Study Recommendations – Feedback Form through Dec. 4: Through data analysis, community engagement, and collaboration with consultants, Arlington County has developed a vision, goals, and recommendations for its programs that serve prospective homebuyers and existing homeowners. Review a summary of the recommendations and provide feedback that will aid their implementation.

S Glebe Road and 9th Street S Intersection Improvement Project – Open House on Dec 5: Join the project team for a drop-in style open house to see the community-informed concept design and share your feedback! Dec. 5 from 6:30-8:00 PM at Walter Reed Community Center. Meeting materials and a feedback form will be available online after the event.

Ballston Metro Station West Entrance - Public Hearing and Feedback Form through Dec. 10: Arlington County, in coordination with Metro, is proposing a second entrance to the Ballston-MU Metrorail Station. The proposed second entrance would be located at the intersection of North Fairfax Drive and North Vermont Street. Join in person, by phone, or online on Dec. 10 at Central Library (1015 N Quincy St). The open house begins at 6 p.m.; the public hearing begins at 6:30 p.m. Take the survey, provide written comments, or upload documents.

Active Fairfax Transportation Plan - Feedback Form through Dec. 20: Fairfax County is working to combine the Fairfax County Bicycle Master Plan and the Countywide Trails Plan, and is seeking comments to ensure a safe, comfortable and convenient network of active transportation options and trails. Take a look at the draft map and give your feedback online on the ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan page. Survey feedback and comments will be accepted through December 20.

Understanding the Needs of Veterans and Service Members in ArlingtonArlington County’s Military and Veterans Advisory Committee (MVAC) is interested in hearing from members of the military, veterans, and their families who live and/or work in Arlington about types of programs, services, and resources that could be helpful. Click here to participate so that we can explore programs and services that may better serve our Veteran and Active Military Community.

Safe Homes, Safe Relationships - Feedback Form in English or español: Share your feedback with Project PEACE on any experience you may have been using, looking for, or if you are referring people to resources for those impacted by domestic/intimate partner violence and sexual assault in Arlington County. Your feedback is confidential. Results will help enhance and improve services for everyone in the county. 

Contact

Sarah Tracey
Director of Public Engagement
Office of Communications & Public Engagement
703-228-3269