Shirlington Bridge Road Map

Safety Concerns Remain as Shirlington Bridge Project Nears

By / February 1, 2021 /

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 / August 5, 2020 /

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 / July 21, 2020 /

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 / July 21, 2020 /

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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Special GLUP Study Area Map

SCA comments on the Special Land Use Study for Shirlington

By / July 18, 2020 /

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 / June 1, 2020 /

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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Arlington County Moving Forward with Pedestrian Bridge Near Shirlington

By / January 16, 2020 /

Arlington could finally make progress on a pedestrian and bicycle bridge over Four MileRun near Shirlington that’s been under discussion for nearly two decades, according tocounty staff… Read More

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Delivering Results for Shirlington in 2017-18

By / October 13, 2018 /

The SCA has been working hard to improve our quality of life and enhance property values. Inparticular, a team of SCA Board members served on the Four Mile Run Valley…

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Special GLUP Study area map

SCA Comments on the Request for a Planning Study

By / February 14, 2018 /

Remarks to the Planning Commission, Arlington County by President of Shirlington CivicAssociation:Federal Realty is of course the property owner for the Village of Shirlington. Our civicassociation is larger than the…

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Men and Women at AFAC team

What Have We Done for Shirlington Lately?

By / July 19, 2017 /

Two years ago, we formed Shirlington’s first-ever civic association to give our community avoice in Arlington County affairs. With 2,200 households in eight homeowner associations andthree large rental… Read More

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