The latest Arlington housing news, events, and resources
** Arlington County Manager Releases Proposed FY23 Budget
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Arlington's proposed FY 2023 budget focuses on the County's workforce, affordable housing, schools, and the environment. AHS is pleased to see increases in housing-related County staff in order to support the increased workload and complexity of development occurring in Arlington. We are also in favor of the ongoing funding for both the Housing Grant and the Permanent Supportive Housing programs, which support many of our most vulnerable neighbors.
AHS plans to submit a letter to the County Board with additional thoughts and recommendations on the budget before the final vote on Saturday, April 23rd.
The Board is conducting a series of work sessions this month that will be live-streamed for the public. These sessions will be followed by a public budget hearing on March 29th. You can participate in person or virtually. To sign up to speak, visit the County Board webpage ([link removed]) .
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** Marbella Redevelopment Moves Forward with an Unprecedented Number of Affordable Units
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In February, the County Board approved the site plan for the phased redevelopment of the Marbella Apartments as well as $21,400,000 in loan financing (Affordable Housing Investment Fund) for the first phase of the project. The redevelopment will result in 555 committed affordable homes, including much-needed family-sized and senior units.
AHS sent a letter to the County Board expressing our support for this important project.
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** County Releases Missing Middle Housing Study Virtual Walking Tour
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As Arlington's Missing Middle Housing Study ([link removed]) moves through its second phase, the County invites you to join a new virtual walking tour of Missing Middle Housing types. Through the tour, community members can discover where Missing Middle Housing currently exists and visualize how it fits into our neighborhoods.
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** Key Planning Elements Announced for Langston Boulevard
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Arlington County is developing a plan for Langston Boulevard to help guide private and public investment over the next several decades. As the plan moves forward, County staff is publishing an eight-part series of weekly newsletters about each of the study’s key planning elements and goals. So far, updates have been released for land use ([link removed]) , economic vitality ([link removed]) , and housing ([link removed]) . Sign up for their e-newslette ([link removed]) r to stay up to date on this important effort and hear about upcoming feedback opportunities.
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** Applications Open for Arlington's Neighborhood College Spring Session
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Are you a grassroots neighborhood leader who wants to help improve your community? Neighborhood College is a FREE eight-week civic leadership development program that helps Arlingtonians become more effective community activists and leaders.
Space is limited! The application deadline is April 1st.
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** Upcoming Events
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** Public Hearing for Proposed FY 2023 Budget
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Tuesday, March 29 • 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
The County Board will conduct a public hearing ([link removed]) on the proposed FY 2023 Budget at the Bozman Government Center. You can join in person or virtually. Online registration ([link removed]) is requested and will open five business days in advance of the hearing.
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** HAND Housing 2022 Housing Indicator Tool Release
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Thursday, April 14th • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Join HAND Housing for the virtual launch of the 2022 Housing Indicator Tool (HIT). Grounded in racial equity, HIT is a one-of-a-kind platform that provides the most up-to-date information on housing production across the region, with a comparison to established local housing targets.
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** Recording Available for the John T. Dunlop Lecture: The Honorable Marcia L. Fudge
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Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge believes the country’s housing issues do not fit into a one-size-fits-all approach. At this year's 2022 Dunlop Lecture from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Secretary Fudge spoke on, "Building the World We Want to See: What Do We Want Our Legacy to Be?”
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** Making it Easier to Build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
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In February, the White House hosted a virtual event on making it easier to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs). This webinar was one in a series focused on actions to increase the nation's housing supply. ADUs are attached or detached apartment-style additions to a single-family home.
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Note: As of 2019 in Arlington, accessory dwellings can now be both attached and detached units on the property of a single-family home. Learn more ([link removed])
** Join an AHS Group
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Become a member of the Alliance for Housing Solutions community on the platform Mobilize.io to learn, share ideas, and be part of policy discussions. We currently offer the following groups:
** Housing Action Arlington ([link removed])
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This coalition of housing and service providers and advocates meets monthly to share information, plan strategies, and advocate on a range of housing issues in Arlington. Join here ([link removed])
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** Missing Middle Network ([link removed])
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Join a group of people committed to increasing the diversity of options and price points of housing in Arlington. Join here ([link removed])
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** Accessory Dwelling Discussion Group ([link removed])
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In this group, homeowners, architects, and realtors ask questions, share best practices, and provide support for those interested in developing accessory dwellings. Join here ([link removed])
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