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From the old Wilson School in Rosslyn to the Febrey-Lothrop-Rouse Estate in Dominion Hills, from modest, but dated, shopping strips on Columbia Pike to aging, yet affordable, bungalows across the County, “old” Arlington is vanishing before our eyes. But at what price to our community and sense of place comes this accelerated “progress”?
Hear from our panel of experts as we discuss the state of historic preservation in Arlington, how the County might do a better job of facilitating a harmonious coexistence between the old and new, and ways we can remember our shared history while looking ahea
Panelists:
Join the Arlington Committee of 100 and representatives from state and local government to learn what’s being done to address the severe shortage of mental health
care services in our area. Our crisis reflects the nationwide exponential growth in those suffering significant mental health issues since the onset of COVID and a lack of resources to
treat them. A fall 2021 survey estimated that 500,000 adults in Northern Virginia suffer from active symptoms of mental health disorders. Forty percent of those suffering cannot
access help because of a lack of income or adequate insurance, and the sufferers often face discrepancies in treatment by ethnicity.
Panelists:
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
As the Arlington County Board gears up to consider changes to its 14-year-old Clarendon Sector Plan and zoning amendments affecting the western Clarendon area, we invite you to join our next virtual program. Come learn about the proposed changes, timing, and what’s on the drawing boards. In the mix of changes are a proposed convention hotel, redevelopment of the Joyce Motors and St. Charles Catholic Church sites, public park space, and a new fire station. The County Board’s actions could have major impacts on an area that affects Arlingtonians for a host of reasons. Join us to get the scoop!
Speakers:
Wednesday, March 09, 2022
According to a 2021 census taken by drone, Arlington’s deer population is soaring in our forests, parks and backyards alike. Environmental groups and homeowners are becoming increasingly concerned about damage to both natural and planted vegetation. County officials, a representative from the Animal Welfare League, and an Arlington Master Naturalist will share their perspectives on how to effectively and humanely manage the deer population.
Speakers:
Brian Marroquín, Program Officer & National Urban Fellow, Arlington Community Foundation
Online Program - Zoom Webinar
Wednesday, February 09, 2021
According to a 2021 census taken by drone, Arlington’s deer population is soaring in our forests, parks and backyards alike. Environmental groups and homeowners are becoming increasingly concerned about damage to both natural and planted vegetation. County officials, a representative from the Animal Welfare League, and an Arlington Master Naturalist will share their perspectives on how to effectively and humanely manage the deer population.