North Quincy Site

N Quincy Landscaping June 2023.jpg

About the Site

In 2017, Arlington County acquired the 6.1-acre N. Quincy site for essential operational support functions. It is one of the few County sites zoned for light industrial use.

Current operations
  • Building 1: Warehouse for Fire Department use
  • Building 2: DES Facilities storage
  • Building 3: Traffic Engineering & Operations storage; Arlington County Commuter Services
  • Building 4: Public Health storage
  • ART bus parking (use permit expires July 31, 2025): The ART buses will begin moving off the N. Quincy site in early January 2025, with the goal of relocating all the buses by the end of January.

Special event use

The site is also used on an ad hoc basis for County trainings and briefings. In addition, the Fire Department annually mobilizes support from Quincy 1 for the following special events:

  • June: Armed Forces Cycling Races, ZERO Prostate 5K, Pride Festival, Columbia Pike Blues Festival
  • July: Fourth of July (moved to Station 5 Logistics)
  • October: Army Ten Miler & Marine Corps Marathon (with additional staging in
    W-L parking lot)

Other uses since acquisition
  • COVID drive-through testing
  • DPSCEM and COVID materials staging (Q-4)
  • E-CARE drop off events

Zoning

The N. Quincy site is split-zoned into the following districts:

Zoning map

  • M-1: Light Industrial
  • CM: Limited Industrial District
  • R-5: One-Family and Restricted Two-Family Dwelling District
  • C-O-1.0: Mixed Use District (also known as the covenant area). This was established by a site plan approved in 1985 to provide a buffer zone between the site and the neighborhood.

Community Engagement and Presentations

Frequently Asked Questions

Will there be a master planning process to determine the long-term use of the N. Quincy site?

The County does intend to conduct a long-term planning process for the Quincy site, and staff will be considering the timing of a long-term planning study over the next 3-5 years to align with planned future Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) investments. The County is working on several complex planning initiatives over the next few years. It is also important to note that the adopted FY 2025-2034 CIP includes only one significant project for this site, specifically the completion of relocation of the Fire Department’s logistics function to the Quincy 1 building. The County will continue to use this site for essential operational support functions and maintain the existing buildings. The next CIP will be proposed in spring 2026.


How is the County maintaining the buffer area?

The County installed a new 7-foot cedar fence along the south edge of the property in April 2023 and replenished the landscaping at this facility in summer 2023. Crews will be on site periodically to replace trees as needed and to maintain and water the landscaping. If you are walking through the site, please be mindful of this work.


What is the status of the walking path to Hayes Park?

In 2023, the County added stairs by the east end of the site to facilitate park access from the N. Nelson Street pedestrian entrance as part of the buffer area improvement project. The County is exploring options to restore this walkway while minimizing disturbance to the trees.

How will the County control access to the site?

The County is evaluating the feasibility of installing a security gate and/or signage to appropriately manage the various entities who need to access the site for their mission. This includes balancing the cost, timing, and staffing considerations needed for 24/7 access control. We will follow up with the community when more details are available.

How do I report a concern?

Non-Emergency Line: 703-558-2222
Report a Problem: https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Topics/Report-Problem