At the Regular County Board Meeting on Saturday, Sept. 24, the County Board accepted the County Manager’s recommendation to put a temporary fire station on the Wilson School site, after extensive public engagement and examination of two dozen potential sites.
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On July 1, 2016, the Arlington County Board and Arlington School Board announced they will consider a license agreement that will allow the County to place a temporary fire station on the Wilson School site at 1601 Wilson Blvd, where a new school (H-B Woodlawn) is planned. When fully developed, the site will include a new, modern fire station that will significantly improve Arlington’s public safety; a new, modern, urban-style school with a playing field; a rebuilt and improved Rosslyn Highlands Park; new mixed-use buildings, and a new 250-unit affordable multifamily residential building. These public amenities will help revitalize Western Rosslyn and serve our community for decades to come.
On July 16, the County Board approved the license agreement but asked the County Manager to consider three potential sites for the temporary station: the H-B Woodlawn playing field (on “Wilson School” site); Rhodeside Green Park; and a parcel adjacent to the Holiday Inn Rosslyn.
Project Lead Jim Schwartz, Deputy County Manager 703-228-4611
Project Managers Aaron Shriber, CPHD 703-228-3525
Engagement Lead Jennifer K. Smith, County Manager’s Office