In this issue, find out the latest news on Missing Middle, Plan Langston Boulevard, and Barcroft Apartments!

Missing Middle News & Resources

As we look toward the end of the third phase of the Missing Middle Housing study, there are still opportunities to engage and show your support! We anticipate the County Board will vote as soon as December.

Read Letters by Missing Middle Supporters

Send Your Own Message of Support to the Board

Missing Middle Housing Engagement Opportunities

This fall, the Arlington County Board is hosting three Information Sessions (and has already hosted 11 Community Conversations) regarding Missing Middle Housing.

Note: All 11 Community Conversations are now full. However, all three Information Sessions are virtual with open attendance and are being archived on the County YouTube page.

All three Information Sessions featuring subject matter experts:

Wednesday, September 14 • 7:00 PM: Housing Development and Economics [ARCHIVED here]
Wednesday, September 28 • 7:00 PM: Zoning & Planning Policy
Wednesday, October 12 • 7:00 PM: Planning for Growth

View a one-page overview of the Phase 2 Draft Framework and read the County Board's guidance to staff for developing draft zoning text and General Land Use Plan amendments for consideration by the County Board as early as December.

Join a Session

Missing Middle Yard Signs are Still Available!

Want to show your support for Missing Middle with one of our yard signs? Visit our yard sign page to submit your request.

Looking for resources on Missing Middle to read, watch, and share?
Visit MissingMiddleArlington.net!

Other Housing News

Engagement Opportunity: County Releases the Preliminary Concept Plan for Langston Boulevard

Arlington County has shared the Preliminary Concept Plan (PCP) for the Langston Boulevard corridor. Affordable housing advocates can:

Attend an upcoming in-person design studio
Provide your input via a new feedback form to help refine the planning ideas proposed in the PCP
Express concern that the PCP falls well short of the 2,500 affordable units promised for the Langston Boulevard corridor in the County's 2015 Affordable Housing Master Plan

Learn More

What's Next for the Barcroft Apartments?

The draft Master Financing and Development Plan for the Barcroft Apartments is expected to be presented to the County Board in October. Feedback opportunities for the public will follow, resulting in Board action in Spring 2023.

AHS has endorsed the Call to Action to the Board from Arlington Community Foundation. We have asked that they commit to preserving the 30% AMI units at Barcroft Apartments as part of new owner Jair Lynch's upcoming Master Finance and Development Plan.

Read FAQs on the Barcroft Redevelopment

Upcoming Events

Live in Arlington Information Fair

Saturday, October 22 • 11 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Want to learn about affordable housing and other services in Arlington? This event will provide Arlington tenants with information, education, and referrals regarding home buying, renting, health information, affordable housing, and other aspects of housing rentals.

The fair will be held in person at the Walter Reed Community Center.

Learn More

Join an AHS Group

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

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

Missing Middle Network

Join a group of people committed to increasing the diversity of options and price points of housing in Arlington. Join here

Accessory Dwelling Discussion Group

In this group, homeowners, architects, and realtors ask questions, share best practices, and provide support for those interested in developing accessory dwellings. Join here

Increasing the supply of affordable housing through education, policy, advocacy, and innovation.

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