Arlington Spins Gold as a Bicycle Friendly Community Published on February 05, 2024 The League of American Bicyclists has recognized Arlington County as a Gold-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC). This marks the first time Arlington has received a Gold-level BFC status. Tagged as: , Announcements, Awards & Celebrations, News Release, Smart Growth, Transportation
Arlington County Remains at Highest Green Building Status Published on October 02, 2023 Arlington has achieved LEED Platinum certification. Again. Tagged as: , Awards & Celebrations, Environment, News Release, Smart Growth
Arlington to Hold Housing Choice Voucher Program Waitlist Lottery Published on August 24, 2023 Arlington will add 5,000 households to its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program waitlist through a special application and lottery process in September. Tagged as: , Housing, Human Services, News Release, Smart Growth
Arlington Transit Purchases Electric Buses Published on August 16, 2023 Arlington’s transit system, ART, is buying four Battery Electric Buses (BEBs) as part of the County's commitment to sustainable public transportation. These will be the first BEBs in ART’s fleet. Tagged as: , News Release, Smart Growth, Transportation
Arlington Achieves Highest Walking Status Among American Communities Published on June 22, 2022 The County has been named among the top 5 Walk Friendly Platinum Communities in the U.S. this year by the University of North Carolina’s Highway Safety Research Center. It’s the first platinum-level rating for Arlington’s walkability after two gold-level designations in 2010 and 2015. Tagged as: , News Release, Smart Growth
County Board Approves Courthouse Landmark Block Redevelopment Published on March 20, 2021 The Arlington County Board approved a plan to redevelop the Courthouse Landmark Block, adjacent to the Courthouse Metro Station, with a residential building that will feature groundfloor retail and include eight affordable homes. Tagged as: , County Board, Economic Development, Media Alert, Smart Growth, Transportation, Zoning, Archive
March County Board Meeting Agenda Highlights Published on March 13, 2021 The Arlington County Board will consider and take action on dozens of items coming before it at its March, 2021 Meeting. Highlights include a proposed redevelopment of an entire commercial block in the Courthouse neighborhood. Tagged as: , County Board, Economic Development, Environment, Housing, Media Alert, Smart Growth, Transportation, Zoning, Archive
Board Approves Rosslyn Ames Center Redevelopment Published on January 23, 2021 The Arlington County board acted on dozens of items at its January 23, 2021 Regular Board Meeting, including approving a mixed-use redevelopment in the Rosslyn neighborhood. Tagged as: , Columbia Pike, County Board, Media Alert, Smart Growth, Transportation, Archive
January County Board Meeting Agenda Highlights Published on January 16, 2021 The Arlington County Board will consider dozens of items at its first Regular Meeting of 2021. View the agenda and staff reports on the County website. Tagged as: , Columbia Pike, County Board, Media Alert, Public Health, Smart Growth, Technology, Transportation, Archive
Arlington Updates Green Building Incentive Policy Published on December 12, 2020 The Arlington County Board adopted updates to the Green Building Incentive Policy that strengthen Arlington's commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality.. Tagged as: , County Board, Economic Development, Environment, Media Alert, Smart Growth, Archive
