Shirlington Civic Association

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Campbell Garage Parking – We Strike Out

By Shirlington Civic Association / December 14, 2016 / Comments Off on Campbell Garage Parking – We Strike Out

As many residents are aware, in 2016 there has been a coordinated effort to improve parking inCampbell Garage. It didn’t work out, and here’s why.There are 7 parties to an…

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What do you want in our parks? Shirlington speaks up!

By Shirlington Civic Association / September 19, 2016 / Comments Off on What do you want in our parks? Shirlington speaks up!

“More monkey bars!” said a 10- year- old Hispanic boy. His family was having a cook-out inJennie Dean Park on Labor Day. I asked what they would like to… Read…

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County responds about South Arlington Mill Drive changes

By Shirlington Civic Association / June 29, 2016 / Comments Off on County responds about South Arlington Mill Drive changes

Following up on our June 8th meeting, the Association received this response on June22 from the County concerning proposed changes to South Arlington Mill Drive.) Read More

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4MRV Working Group Finally Launches, Shirlington Reps Named

By Shirlington Civic Association / May 18, 2016 / Comments Off on 4MRV Working Group Finally Launches, Shirlington Reps Named

Finally! On May 17, the Arlington County Board appointed the Working Group for the Four MileRun Valley (4MRV) Initiative. This too-long-awaited planning effort will focus on a large area,including both…

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Shirlington offers a quiet, convenient lifestyle close to the District

By Harriet Edleson, Washington Post / February 19, 2016 / Comments Off on Shirlington offers a quiet, convenient lifestyle close to the District

Arlington’s Shirlington community, originally developed in the 1940s, has grown andchanged through the years but maintains a village vibe that appeals to young families andempty nesters alike.Twelve years ago, when…

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Dog Park Protests, County Responds

By Shirlington Civic Association / February 21, 2011 / Comments Off on Dog Park Protests, County Responds

How will Four Mile Run Valley planning affect the Shirlington dog park? Will it stay in itscurrent location? The SCA certainly hopes so. We are advocating for that vigorously… Read…

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Shirlington: It’s Not a Close Secret

By Louie Estrada, Washingtonpost.com / December 11, 1993 / Comments Off on Shirlington: It’s Not a Close Secret

The Arlington County community of Shirlington, with its village shops, with its villageshops and residential units, was first developed in 1943 to take advantage of aconvenient location off of Shirley…

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