BUILDING COMMUNITY FOR THE NEXT 100 YEARS
ASF advocates for better development policies to ensure Arlington's long-term budget, equity, and environmental sustainability.
Latest News & Hot Topics
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: By revising its Comprehensive Plan, the County is looking to expand urban development far into the residential areas.
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LOT COVERAGE STUDY: The county's study to address teardowns, large homes, flooding and tree loss, will it work?
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EXPANDED HOUSING OPTIONS: The Virginia Supreme Court will rule on "vested interest" lawsuits, and potentially the larger policy issues relating to EHO, in late 2026 and beyond.
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PLAN LANGSTON BLVD: Multiple large-scale developments are moving ahead, bringing new density along Langston Blvd.
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Did you know Arlington County is upending the foundational roadmap that has guided the last 60+ years of development?
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Langston Blvd
In 2023 Arlington approved a plan that would add major density outside our Metro corridors, along Langston Blvd. The plan will reduce housing affordability (as a percent of total stock) by 40%, while adding more expensive units and driving up costs for local-owned businesses. Several "luxury" projects, and one affordable housing project, are now in the works..
2025 Recaps
See our recap of local development news in song & text. (Click on the adjacent video or newsletter to see)
