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No Metro station, but Shirlington has culture, dining, biking — and a very popular dog park

By Kathy Orton, Washington Post / April 14, 2021 / Comments Off on No Metro station, but Shirlington has culture, dining, biking — and a very popular dog park

Dear Shirlington Homeowner Associations, Residents, Nonprofits, and Merchants: We hope you saw the April17th Washington Post Real Estate article, which captures many aspects of our unique community including its affordability…Shirlington…

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Jennie Dean Park ballfields to salute Arlington notables

By Scott McCaffrey, Sun Gazette Newspapers / March 23, 2021 / Comments Off on Jennie Dean Park ballfields to salute Arlington notables

When its renovation is complete, Jennie Dean Park will not just have two modernized ballfields. Thoseballfields will have names. County-government officials plan to name the fields after two men whowere…

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Shirl Circle Study Area map

I-395 Shirlington Interchange Improvements Study

By Virginia Department of Transportation / February 24, 2021 / Comments Off on I-395 Shirlington Interchange Improvements Study

This study assessed safety and operational improvements at the I-395 Shirlingtoninterchange (Exit 6)… Read More

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Modern Mobility Long term road map

Modern Mobility: Long-Term Fix Needed at Shirlington Road

By Chris Slatt, ARLnow.com / February 3, 2021 / Comments Off on Modern Mobility: Long-Term Fix Needed at Shirlington Road

The public meetings around the Shirlington Road Bridge project have reignited a long-standingcommunity conversation about crossing safety near Four Mile Run Drive and Shirlington Road that hasgone on for at…

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Shirlington Bridge Road Map

Safety Concerns Remain as Shirlington Bridge Project Nears

By Matt Blitz, ArlNow / February 1, 2021 / Comments Off on Safety Concerns Remain as Shirlington Bridge Project Nears

As Arlington County prepares to build a new pedestrian and bike bridge in Shirlington — twodecades in the making — some continue to express concerns about safety. Late last week,…

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People Participating for GLUP Walking Tour

Arlington government needs to be better at self-evaluation

By Edie Wilson, Letter in SUN GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS / August 5, 2020 / Comments Off on Arlington government needs to be better at self-evaluation

Editor: In July, the Shirlington Special General Land Use Planning (GLUP) Plus review concluded. It was adifficult, uneven experience that took twice as long as promised.We are now waiting for…

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Parking at Village at Shirlington comes under scrutiny

By Scott McCaffrey, Sun Gazette Newspapers / July 21, 2020 / Comments Off on Parking at Village at Shirlington comes under scrutiny

If the Village at Shirlington is going to survive and thrive, property owners and theArlington government will have to work together to solve transportation challengesexperienced by both workers and those…

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County Board Approves Outline of Future Shirlington Redevelopment

By ARLnow.com / July 21, 2020 / Comments Off on County Board Approves Outline of Future Shirlington Redevelopment

The Arlington County Board took a first step towards the future redevelopment ofShirlington over the weekend. The Board approved a new “Shirlington Special GeneralLand Use Plan (GLUP) Study,” which has…

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SCA comments on the Special Land Use Study for Shirlington

By Ellie McCann / July 18, 2020 / Comments Off on SCA comments on the Special Land Use Study for Shirlington

The Village at Shirlington is about 70 years old. The last refreshing of the historic sectionalong Campbell Avenue was about 30 years ago. The expansion of Shirlington that createdthe newer…

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A cyclist cycling at Shirlington Park

Shirlington Park, Past and Present

By Shirlington Civic Association / June 1, 2020 / Comments Off on Shirlington Park, Past and Present

Shirlington Park is one of our area’s treasured assets. This narrow, tree-filled park with a pedestrianand biking trail runs along Four Mile Run stream parallel to S Arlington Mill Drive…

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