(from City of Alexandria)
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Amazon Announces New York and Virginia as HQ2 Picks
(from THE NEW YORK TIMES)
ARLINGTON WELCOMES AMAZON - See What It Means For The Community
Inside Arlington News Release, 11/13/2018
Changes Coming to Clarendon Circle, Arlington, Virginia
Changes Coming to Challenging Clarendon Circle
Improvements will result in safer, more accessible intersection
November 5, 2018
One of Arlington’s most highly traveled and complex intersections is getting a makeover. The end result? A safer and more accessible area for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.
Work began last month on the intersection of Wilson, Clarendon and Washington boulevards ― known as Clarendon Circle ― a popular area that’s home to some of Arlington’s best-known businesses.
Improvements to this intersection were identified in the Clarendon Sector Plan, which was adopted by the County Board in 2006. When this project is complete, residents, businesses and visitors can expect a tighter intersection with shorter pedestrian crossings, wider sidewalks and improved alignment of Washington and Wilson boulevards.
“This project will bring a huge improvement to the experience of those walking or biking in the area, and make it easier for drivers to understand how vehicles should move through this large intersection,” said Gabriela Vega, the County’s project manager.
MORE: Review the full scope of the project
Most notably, North Irving Street (next to Silver Diner) will be closed at the intersection, and green streets elements will be added. Closing this portion of Irving Street, which has low traffic volumes, will help make traffic operations simpler by reducing the number of streets at the intersection.
In addition, there will be upgraded traffic signals, new Carlyle streetlights, wider center medians at all crossings, curb extensions at the Liberty Tavern corner, new bike lanes and new street trees.
Residents and visitors should expect travel lane and sidewalk closures throughout construction, but no full road closures are planned. The first phase of construction will involve concrete work along eastbound Washington Boulevard, west of Wilson Boulevard and Fairfax Drive.
Construction is expected to be completed in fall 2019.
City of Alexandria, Virginia, Launches Landmark Mall Re-Planning Process: Community Meeting, Wednesday, 7 to 9 PM, 11/14/2018
City of Alexandria Launches Landmark Mall Re-Planning Process
For Immediate Release: October 30, 2018
The Landmark Mall Re-Planning Process, identified as a priority of Alexandria City Council’s approved Fiscal Year 2019 Long-Range Planning Work Plan, will officially launch with a community meeting on November 14. This process will build from the existing community vision, established in the 2009 Landmark/Van Dorn Corridor Plan, for a new Landmark Mall as a mixed-use center with transit and community open spaces.
While most of the 2009 Plan elements will remain the same, this community process will consider some refinements such as new uses, incorporating flexibility of uses, and incorporating recently adopted City policies to promote traffic safety and multimodal transportation. This planning effort will result in the consideration of a master plan amendment to the 2009 Landmark/Van Dorn Corridor Plan, which serves as the guide for future development plans.
The City of Alexandria is seeking public input through the following community engagement opportunities:
Community Meeting: Wednesday, November 14, 7-9 p.m. in the Cameron Station Great Room (200 Cameron Station Blvd.).
Community Open House: Wednesday, December 12, 7-9 p.m. at Brandywine Living (5550 Cardinal Place)
Community Workshop: Saturday, January 26, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (location to be announced)
Community Meeting: Wednesday, February 27, 7-9 p.m. (location to be announced)
For more information about the Landmark Mall Re-Planning Process, visit alexandriava.gov/Landmark.
Fairfax County, VA: McLean CBC Suggestions for Land Use Change due 11/15/2018
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Message #448
Source: Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning (DPZ), Planning Division
Subject: McLean CBC Suggestions for Land Use Change
The Department of Planning and Zoning, Planning Division, is now accepting suggestions for land use change to the Comprehensive Plan for the McLean Community Business Center (CBC). Proposed suggestions can offer either site-specific recommendations or area wide guidance for further consideration. Below is a link to the submission form. Please refer to the instructions on page three of the submission form for contact information and how to submit completed forms. Proposals should be submitted to the Department of Planning & Zoning staff by November 15, 2018.
The McLean CBC Task Force will recommend changes to the Comprehensive Plan for the McLean CBC based on the community’s vision and will consider the submitted suggestions for land use change. Additional information can be found on the submissions webpage at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/planning-zoning/mclean-cbc-study/submissions. Questions regarding the submissions or the McLean CBC Study can be directed to Katrina Newtson, katrina.newtson@fairfaxcounty.gov or (703) 324-1233.
For general information about the Comprehensive Plan and the planning process, contact the Planner of the Day for the DPZ Planning Division weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 703-324-1380 or visit the 7th floor, Herrity Building, 12055 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax.
ALEXANDRIA: Eisenhower West / Landmark VanDorn Implementation Advisory Group Meeting - 10/10/2018, 7 pm
The Eisenhower West/Landmark Van Dorn Implementation Advisory Group will hold a meeting on Wednesday, October 10 at 7 p.m. in the Cameron Station Great Room (200 Cameron Station Blvd.). The meeting will include an applicant update for the Public Storage Development Special Use Permit (DSUP2016-0006) and Coordinated Development District (CDD2018-0005) proposal for the property located at 880 S. Pickett St. as well as an overview of the Greenhill Coordinated Development District (CDD 2016-0003) proposal for six parcels located between S. Van Dorn St., S. Pickett St. and Edsall Rd.
Advisory Group meetings are open to the public and members of the community are encouraged to attend and participate.
Please visit the Eisenhower West/Landmark Van Dorn Implementation website at alexandriava.gov/90965 for background information, meeting materials and updates throughout this planning process. For additional information or to get involved, contact Ashley Labadie at 703-746-3801 or ashley.labadie@alexandriava.gov.