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Arlington County Board Chair Katie Cristol's Jan 2 remarks at the Board's Organizational Meeting on January 2 2018.

Arlington County Board Member Erik Gutshall's remarks at the Board's Organizational Meeting on January 2 2018.

Arlington County Board Member John Vihstadt's remarks at the Board's Organizational Meeting on January 2 2018.

Arlington County Board Member Libby Garvey's remarks at the Board's Organizational Meeting on January 2 2018.

Arlington County Board Vice-Chair Christian Dorsey's remarks at the Board's Organizational Meeting on January 2 2018.

ATV's monthly chat with Arlington County Board members on actions they've taken in the most recent Board meeting. This month, Board Chair Jay Fisette and his colleague Christian Dorsey discuss Long Bridge Park, accessory dwellings, affordable housing, and the budget process.

Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz explains the new projects map function on the My Arlington page.

https://my.arlingtonva.us/projects

Arlington County staff and industry leaders led a community discussion on the impact that the Digital Revolution will have on Energy in Arlington. They explored the increasing role that technology is playing in energy conservation as smart homes and buildings become the expected norm and learn about the potential that technology offers in helping Arlington meet its goal of a lower carbon footprint by 2050. The panelists:

David Peabody, Architect, Peabody Architects
Anna Buglaeva, Vice President of Growth, Aquicore
Adam Segel-Moss, Energy Outreach Specialist, Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy

Recorded on November 29 2017 at the Arlington Public LIbrary.

mmmm... collective artists Eva Salmerón and Emilio Alarcón traveled from Madrid, Spain to talk with Arlington Cultural Affairs Specialist Cynthia Connolly about their public art project on the plaza at 1310 N. Courthouse Rd. in Arlington VA.

Public artist Donald Lipski discusses his proposed sculpture, "The Pike", at the Arlington Public Library in Arlington VA. "The Pike" will be part of the west Columbia Pike Gateway project and is sponsored by Arlington County Cultural Affairs.

Tyler Smith from Arlington County Department of Management and Finance makes a presentation to the Arlington County Board on the financial results and close-out for the fiscal year ending June 30 2017. Recorded on October 24 2017.

ATV's regular roundup of notes and news. In this one, we wrap up the JFAC Public Forum and look forward to the Women of Vision awards. Also, the Country joins many cities, states, and businesses around the country who claim "We're Are Still In" to the Paris Accord, we count up our flora and fauna, and it's time for the annual gang prevention summer soccer tournament again.

ATV's regular roundup of news and notes from around Arlington. In this episode we take a behind the scenes tour of the Trades Center and also welcome a lot of new American citizens.

ATV's regular roundup of news and notes. In this edition we check in on the public roundtables that the Joint Facility Advisory Commission has been holding. In other stories, it's spring which means free mulch pickup and street paving work coming to your neighborhood.

ATV's regular round up of news and notes. In this edition we celebrate Black History Month with a historic marker commemoration in Hall's Hill and the launching of Project DAPS, an online exhibit examining the history of school desegregation in Arlington and Virgina. Also, JFAC is having a series of roundtables in March which you can register to attend at commissions.arlingtonva.us

ATV's regular roundup of all the news and notes around Arlington. In this edition, we join the newly appointed Joint Facilities Advisory Commission as they get to work. We also take in the exciting announcement that Nestlé USA has chosen Arlington as their new corporate headquarters. They'll move in to the 1812 N. Moore Street building. We also check out the new car decal and look forward to the annual Feel the Heritage festival at Charles Drew Community Center on February 26. Lastly, ATV has launched a daily show, Arlington Today, subscribe to our You Tube channel to get it first every day.

ATV's monthly chat, discussing important actions taken at this month's Board Meeting. This month we sit down with the brand new Chair, Jay Fisette, and Vice-Chair, Katie Cristol. They discuss the Board's priorities for 2017, Arlington's response to the new administration in Washington, and the new Joint Facilities Advisory Commission, which has just started working. They also touch on acts the Board took to preserve affordable housing in Westover, and to clarify short term rentals regulations. They discuss legislation going through the State government regarding towing, and Project Peace, a co-ordinated community collaboration dedicated to preventing domestic and sexual violence in Arlington.

At their Organizational Meeting of January 3 2017, the Arlington County Board elected Jay Fisette as chairman for 2017.

County Board chairman Jay Fisette's New Year's address delivered at the Arlington County Board's Organizational Meeting of Jan. 3 2017.

County Board member Christian Dorsey's New Year's address delivered at the Arlington County Board's Organizational Meeting of Jan. 3 2017.

County Board member John Vihstadt's New Year's address delivered at the Arlington County Board's Organizational Meeting of Jan. 3 2017.

County Board member Libby Garvey's New Year's address delivered at the Arlington County Board's Organizational Meeting of Jan. 3 2017.

County Board vice-chair Katie Cristol's New Year's address delivered at the Arlington County Board's Organizational Meeting of Jan. 3 2017.

In this edition of Around Arlington, we take a look at the recent public design workshops for the Four Mile Run Valley initiative. We also pay homage to the 2016 James B. Hunter Human Rights honorees, drop in on Board Chair Libby Garvey's latest swearing in ceremony, and look forward to some holiday closings. With the year winding down, we look forward to the 2017 County Board Organizational meeting, which will take place on Tues., January 3rd at 6 pm in the County Board room at 2100 Clarendon Blvd.

ATV's monthly look at the important decisions that County Board took at its latest meeting. County Board Chair Libby Garvey is joined by her Board colleague Katie Cristol to discuss the Board's response to the 2016 Presidential Election. Other topics include the FY2018 Budget, an affordable housing loan for Culpepper Gardens, street and transit work on Columbia Pike, the new Financial Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Hotline for the public, and a new change on the schedule for the 2017 Organizational Meeting.

ATV's monthly look at the important decisions that County Board took at its latest meeting. County Board Chair Libby Garvey is joined by her Board colleague Christian Dorsey and host Cara O'Donnell to discuss changes to the Rosslyn Sector Plan, the designation of new street types, new sign plan regulations, the budget close and out and new cycle, and proposed expressway lanes on I-395. They also revisit the topic of regulations for short term rentals.

ATV's regular round up of news and notes around Arlington. In this edition we hear everything you could want to know about the county's fall leaf collection and mulch program. It's also time to register to vote, and we take a moment to acknowledge Domestic Violence Awareness month and promote Project Peace. There's a new pop-up library in Crystal City, restoration work going on at Four Mile Run, and the county hit an all time high in tourism revenues.

Board Chair Libby Garvey discusses important actions that the Arlington County Board took in their July meeting, including approving a new Capital Improvemetn Plan and a new Transit Development Plan. Other topics include the future of Fire Stations 8 and 10, the new Ballston Quarter Community Development Authority, and new developments in Pentagon City, Ballston, and Columbia Pike.

ATV's regular round up of all the news and notes from around Arlington. In this edition, we tips to beat the heat, and the county wants to help you plant some trees. Arlington was named the #1 Digital County in the nation for its size. We take a look at the Complete Streets effort with DES and look forward to the 2016 County Fair

ATV's regular roundup of news and notes. In this edition, we check in with the Street Beat team to learn about upcoming SafeTrack Surge plans and we visit the annual Women of Vision awards. We also take a look at the County Board's recent statement that Arlington is an inclusive and welcoming community. We visit a rare Magnolia Bog, meet a new Police Chief for a Day and check out a great new piece of public art.

In this edition of County Board Wrap-Up, Board Chair Libby Garvey is joined by her colleague Christian Dorsey to talk about WMATA's "SafeTrack" project. They also discuss new development projects on Columbia Pike and in Ballston. Ms. Garvey addresses the Historic District designation for Stratford School, the acquisition of new land for parks, a restoration project getting underway in Four Mile Run, and a new Neighborhood Conservation plan for Long Branch neighborhood.

ATV's regular roundup of news and notes from Around Arlington, in this edition County Manager Mark Schwartz stops by to discuss the Capital Improvement Plan. We also take a walking tour of Four Mile Run Valley and the county pledges it's support for the LGBT community. We get an award for walkability, former students and staff of John H. Langston Elementary School share their memories, and we ask residents to share their ideas on how the county can help its business thrive.

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The Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy partnered with VA SUN to help residents install solar power at a reduced cost. See how others are doing it in this video.

ATV's regular roundup of news and notes. In this edition, we talk with Director of Transportation regarding Arlington's response to WMATA's "Safetrack" program, and pay some thanks to all the folks who keep our streets repaired on a new Streetbeat. Also, spraygrounds and farmers markets herald summer officially open, the library's summer reading program begins, and we honor the original volunteer heroes of Hall's Hill's Fire Station No. 8.

In this month's edition of County Board Wrap-Up, Board Chair Libby Garvey discusses the new Capital Improvement Plan. She also talks about the decision to postpone the Blue Ribbon Panel, a new solution for bus storage in South Arlington, the new Transient Occupany Tax, a public meeting on access to a new school site, and a new development with Connect Arlington. Board Member Katie Cristol also drops by to join in a discussion on a new farmers market coming soon.

ATV's regular roundup of all the news and notes from Around Arlington. In this edition, we focus on the County's recent Small Business Summit. We also take a look at some of the recent personnel changes the County has made to service it's community better, and look at the recently announced Four Mile Run Valley development working group.

ATV's regular roundup of all the news and notes from Around Arlington. In this edition, we focus on the County's recent Small Business Summit. We also take a look at some of the recent personnel changes the County has made to service it's community better, and look at the recently announced Four Mile Run Valley development working group.

In this month's edition of the County Board Wrap-Up, Chair Libby Garvey gives us a deep dive into the newly approved FY 2017 Budget.

The Rethink Energy Program is excited to announce the launch of the Energy Lending Library. With the swipe of your Arlington library card (and for free) you can now check out thermal cameras, energy meters, and DIY books. These tools will help you spot energy efficiency opportunities at home and make changes to save money and be more comfortable.

Energy Lending Library: http://library.arlingtonva.us/a-z-list/aire-energy-lending-library/

Using a Thermal Camera: https://environment.arlingtonva.us/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2016/04/AIRE-Thermal-Camera-Use-Doc.pdf

ATV's regular roundup of all the news and notes from Around Arlington. In this edition, the Crystal City Transitway is now open! And StreetBeat takes us to the ribbon cutting to let us know why it's important. We also celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Arlington County Civic Federation, the 40th anniversay of the Arlington Education Employment Program, and plant a pinwheel garden for child protection services. Plus, don't miss the free Small Business Summit coming up on May 6.

Jack Belcher, Chief Information Office and the Director of Technology Services for Arlington County VA, speaking to the Arlington Civic Federation on April 14, 2016.

Mark Schwartz, Arlington County Manager, speaking to the Arlington Civic Federation on April 14, 2016.

Victor Hoskins, Economic Development Director for Arlington County, speaking to the Arlington Civic Federation on April 14, 2016.

ATV's monthly update providing insight on all the actions and activity of the most recent County Board meeting. In this month's show, County Board Chair Libby Garvey joins us to talk about future plans for the development of Rosslyn, regional transportation issues following from the state's actions on I-66, funds for potholes, and other topics.

To view individual discussions, use the following links for:

Rosslyn Re-development: https://youtu.be/yb6O1Kiix7I?t=1m6s
I-66 and Regional Transportation Issues: https://youtu.be/yb6O1Kiix7I?t=11m45s
Potholes: https://youtu.be/yb6O1Kiix7I?t=19m9s
Partnering with VA Tech: https://youtu.be/yb6O1Kiix7I?t=21m34s
Snowzilla Follow Up: https://youtu.be/yb6O1Kiix7I?t=24m54s

ATV's regular round up of all the news and notes from Around Arlington. In this edition, we speak with Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz about the work in progress to develop the FY 2017 budget. Also, the county launches Text 9-1-1, the Design Arlington award winners are honored, the Lit Ball is coming up to support the Friends of the Library, and more.

ATV's monthly update providing insight on all the actions and activity of the most recent County Board meeting. In this month's show, County Board Chair Libby Garvey joins us to take a deep dive into the FY 2017 Proposed Budget, as well as to talk about a new re-development plan for Columbia Pike, look at funding for Neighborhood Conservation Program projects, and issues surrounding Child Care regulations.

The County is holding a Community Snow Forum on Feb. 24 at Francis Scott Key Elementary to get your feedback on snow clean up efforts. Also, registration for Summer classes is beginning, the county offers free tax advice for low and moderate income residents, the annual Feel the Heritage celebration returns, and in this week's Street Beat we look at efforts to make the I66/Washington Blvd intersection work better and safer for everyone.

ATV's monthly update providing insight on all the actions and activity of the most recent County Board meeting. Brand new County Board Chair Libby Garvey joins us to talk about the challenges of her first meeting, which was delayed by the historic snow storm known as Snowzilla. Ms. Garvey discusses her view of her role as Board Chair, the makeup of her new board with two new members (Christian Dorsey and Katie Cristol), as well as the hiring of the county's new County Manager (Mark Schwartz), lessons learned from the snow storm, and several transit issues.

Susan Bell is the retired Department Director for Arlington County Community Planning, Housing and Development. Bell worked for the County from 1983-2011 and oversaw some of the most dramatic changes in Arlington's history. Ms Bell is interviewed by Library Director Diane Kresh and Dept. of Technology Services Director Jack Belcher.

ATV and DES are launching a new segment called "Street Beat", detailing all the work Arlington is doing keeping the streets safer and better maintained. In this first segment, we look at some operational improvements to help make the "Intersection of Doom" (Lynn St. and Lee Highway) a safer place.

ATV's bi-weekly roundup of all the news and notes around Arlington. In this edition, we say goodbye to two long-time members of the County Board, and welcome two new ones. We also roll out a new segment on County street maintenance, called appropriately "Street Beat." There's also the annual Secret Santa program, and the kickoff of the Nauck Town Center design process.

ATV's monthly update providing insight on all the actions and activity of the most recent County Board meeting. County Board Chair Mary Hynes joins Diana Sun to talk about the November 2015 Board meeting, focusing on an exciting new public-private partnership plan to re-develop Ballston Mall, as well as a VDOT proposal for the future of I-66, year-round yard waste collection, a public process to reconsider taxi cab fare rates, and the closeout of the 2015 Budget cycle and beginning of the 2017 budget.

• Public-private partnership plan to re-develop Ballston Mall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgOQoJoZ3XQ&feature=youtu.be&t=75
• VDOT proposal for the future of I-66: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgOQoJoZ3XQ&feature=youtu.be&t=630
• Year-round yard waste collection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgOQoJoZ3XQ&feature=youtu.be&t=919
• A public process to reconsider taxi cab fare rates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgOQoJoZ3XQ&feature=youtu.be&t=1019
• Closeout of the 2015 Budget cycle and beginning of the 2017 budget: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgOQoJoZ3XQ&feature=youtu.be&t=1284

!!CORRECTION: THE NEW COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS WILL HOLD OFFICE JANUARY 1ST!!
ATV's regular round-up of news and notes from around the county. In this edition, the Lee Highway Alliance envisions the future of their neighborhoods, the Arlington County Board welcomes two new members after the November elections, the innovative Chefs vs. Chiefs competition helps raise awareness for AFAC, and new LED lights are helping to save money at county facilities.

ATV's monthly update providing insight on all the actions and activity of the most recent County Board meeting. County Board Chair Mary Hynes joins Diana Sun to talk about the October 2015 Board meeting, focusing on new development site plans in Ballston and Clarendon, an update on the Fire Station #8 story, a new community park, the designation of an area of Old Growth forest, new LED lights coming to a section of Lee Highway, and the county renewing service agreements with Falls Church.

The Arlington Development Forum is a presentation of the Dept. of Community Planning, Housing and Development. Arlington County is improving its planning and permitting processes.

Join Acting County Manager Mark Schwartz and Department of Community Planning, Housing and Development (CPHD) senior staff for the County’s first Development Forum. You'll learn about the changes we are making to our planning and permitting processes.

“We heard the residents, and the business community, loud and clear,” said CPHD Director Steve Cover. “The forum is a chance for them to hear first-hand what our department is doing now and in the near future to improve our development and permitting practices. We are results focused; we will get this done.”

The Arlington Development Forum is a presentation of the Dept. of Community Planning, Housing and Development. Arlington County is improving its planning and permitting processes.

Join Acting County Manager Mark Schwartz and Department of Community Planning, Housing and Development (CPHD) senior staff for the County’s first Development Forum. You'll learn about the changes we are making to our planning and permitting processes.

“We heard the residents, and the business community, loud and clear,” said CPHD Director Steve Cover. “The forum is a chance for them to hear first-hand what our department is doing now and in the near future to improve our development and permitting practices. We are results focused; we will get this done.”

Arlington Virginia's kickoff event to Affordable Housing Month included a talk by Chris Estes, President & CEO of the National Housing Conference. County Board Chair Mary Hynes read and signed a proclamation affirming Arlington County's commitment to affordable housing. The event was recorded on Sept. 2 2015 in the Arlington County Board room.

Retired County Manager Barbara Donnellan remembers her three decades serving Arlington County Virginia and her final five years as County Manager. Ms Donnellan was interviewed by Library Director Diane Kresh and Chief Information Officer Jack Belcher. The interview was conducted on August 25 2015 in the studios of Arlington TV.

ATV's bi-weekly roundup of all the news and notes Around Arlington.

Community meetings about a new site are underway. In this edition of Around Arlington, we'll talk with Fire Chief Jim Schwartz about the site selection process, but first...

It's been really hot lately! Arlington's Department of Human Services reminds everyone to stay cool by drinking plenty of water, wearing light-weight clothing, and staying inside during the hottest part of the day. All County facilities are air-conditioned and open to the public. So stop by a community center or library to cool off and check out the many programs we offer. We've got more tips for keeping cool on our website at arlingtonva.us.

The Ball Sellers House is the oldest house in Arlington County. Built in the 1750s - long before air conditioning - the Ball-Sellers House is a rare example of the kind of home an ordinary person lived in during the 18th century. It's located in the Glencarlyn neighborhood and is open to visitors every Saturday through October from 1 to 4 p.m.

Arlington County is considering relocating Fire Station 8 to an area further north. Relocating would improve response times to a larger number of Arlington homes. Here's Fire Chief Jim Schwartz to tell us more. To learn more about the site selection process for Fire Station 8, go to the Projects and Planning section of our website. .

In the newest edition of County Board Wrap Up, Board Chair Mary Hynes discusses the Board's deliberations on Fire Station 8. She also reviews recent Board actions including approval of the Rosslyn Sector Plan, recruiting an internal auditor, new Capital BikeShare stations, and more. You can watch County Board Wrap Up right here on this channel, or stream it on our website at arlingtonva.tv.

The Third District Police Team hosted a Safety and Community Awareness event to help acquaint Arlington residents with their local police officers. Activities included free VIN etching to discourage car theft; a chance to experience what it's like to be a police officer; a distracted driving simulator; a K-9 demonstration; and lots of fun for kids. Learn more about police services and events at police.arlingtonva.us.

Well that's it for this week. We'll see you next time, Around Arlington.

ATV's monthly update providing insight on all the actions and activity of the most recent County Board meeting. County Board Chair Mary Hynes joins us to talk about the July 2015 board meeting, focusing on a new Retail Plan, sector plans for the Courthouse and Rosslyn neighborhoods, Fire Station #8, new Capital Bikeshare stations, the hiring of a new County Auditor, and a slate of new grants for local arts organizations.

Arlington TV's bi-weekly round up of all the news and notes around Arlington. In this edition, meet Mark Schwartz, the new Acting County Manager for Arlington. Also, we check in on the State of the County, go to the park, and hear about a Mongolian Community event.

ATV’s new program providing insight on all the actions and activity of the most recent County Board meeting. Current Board Chair Mary Hynes joins us to talk about the June 2015 board meeting, focusing on plans for Rosslyn, an Affordable Housing Master Plan, a new Ballston Mall, and other items.

ATV’s new program providing insight on all the actions and activity of the most recent County Board meeting. Current Board Chair Mary Hynes joins us to talk about the May 2015 Board meeting focusing on the Resident Satisfaction Survey

In addition to a detailed discussion of the survey, the Chair also discusses Bond sales, some new real estate opportunities, the Board's decision regarding the old Reeves' farmhouse, and volunteers in Arlington.

ATV's semi-weekly roundup of news and events around Arlington. This edition includes memories of the time when Clarendon was known as Little Saigon. Also, there's a great new tool on the website to follow the progress of street paving in Arlington, the County purchased a new plot of land, we have new voting machines to show off, and Neighborhood Day once again featured a Walk for the Animals.

Board Chair Mary Hynes sits down with Mary Curtius of the Arlington Communications office and discusses important decisions from the April 2015 county board meeting. This meeting was dominated by the annual budget process, and there's lots of budget talk in this 30 min. discussion.

Board Chair Mary Hynes sits down with Mary Curtius of the Arlington Communications office and discusses important decisions from the April 2015 county board meeting. This meeting was dominated by the annual budget process, and there's lots of budget talk in this 30 min. discussion.

Board Chair Mary Hynes sits down with Mary Curtius of the Arlington Communications office and discusses important decisions from the April 2015 county board meeting. This meeting was dominated by the annual budget process, and there's lots of budget talk in this 30 min. discussion.

Board Chair Mary Hynes sits down with Mary Curtius of the Arlington Communications office and discusses important decisions from the April 2015 county board meeting. This meeting was dominated by the annual budget process, and there's lots of budget talk in this 30 min. discussion.

We're a smart bunch here in Arlington and we may be named the top Intelligent Community in the World for 2015. We'll tell you how later in our program, but first...

Have you noticed the water tasting a little different lately? No your not going crazy it actually does! Each year, the Washington Aqueduct temporarily changes the water disinfectant it uses to clean the pipes and maintain high water quality for customers. It will revert to the regular disinfectant after May 4th. for more information, go to water.arlingtonva.us.

No more searching for coins with EasyPark! and you don't need a credit card either to park in Arlington's metered parking spaces. Instead, you buy an EasyPark device and add parking money to it. You can do this on line, on the EasyPark site, or in person at the Treasurer's office, at Courthouse Plaza.

Residents weighed in on priorities at recent budget & tax rate hearings on the 2016 budget. Be sure to watch the April edition of County Board Wrap Up as Chair Mary Hynes will discuss the Board's budget and tax decisions. You can review the proposed 2016 budget online at budget.arlingtonva.us.

Arlington's smart planning and smart growth has earned it a spot among the top 7 finalists in the Intelligent Community Forum. Longtime resident Joe Pelton was among the many people who have worked to earn us this prestigious recognition. To learn more about the Intelligent Community Forum, go to their website at intelligent community.org. We'll find out if we won in June. But even if we don't win, it is truly an honor to be nominated and share top billing with only 7 other communities in the world.

The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing broke ground for construction on The Springs Apartments, which will add 98 new units to Arlington's affordable housing stock. Arlington has seen a dramatic decrease in the amount of affordable housing in recent years. The Affordable Housing study and draft master plan will provide a framework for increasing affordable housing options for residents. Community review of the plan is continuing throughout the spring. To learn more about affordable housing options in Arlington, check our website at arlingtonva.us, search housing.

The affordable housing in Courthouse are classified as historic resources and they will continue to be affordable even after the new development there. Planning has begun for an office building, public plaza, ground-floor retail and underground parking at the intersections of Courthouse Road, Wilson Boulevard and Clarendon Boulevard. The site currently houses a Wendy's and a Wells Fargo bank. The planned redevelopment will preserve the Wakefield Manor and Courthouse Manor apartments, which will continue as market rate affordable units. Well, that's it for now. Thanks for watching! We'll see you next time, Around Arlington.

ATV's new program providing insight on all the actions and activity of the most recent County Board meeting. Current Board Chair Mary Hynes joins us to talk about the March 2015 Board meeting. Mary also discusses some of the basics of Arlington County Board meetings in general.

If you have questions about how Arlington County Board meetings function, please email them to us at arlingtontv@arlingtonva.us or tweet them with the hash tag #countyboardwrap

Spring is here at last! Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and potholes are opening up all around the County. We’ll tell you more about our spring paving program later in the show but first….
County Manager Barbara Donnellan will retire at the end of June after three decades with Arlington County, including the last five years as County Manager. Under her leadership, Arlington has implemented nationally-recognized Smart Growth policies and continued the sound financial policies that have earned the County its triple-triple-A bond rating for many years. The County Board plans to name Deputy County Manager Mark Schwartz as Acting County Manager. He will serve in the position as we hold a national recruitment search for a new Manager.
Arlington’s spring paving program repairs potholes, replaces damaged roadways, and resurfaces streets throughout the County. We have a lot going on with DES this time of year. As a part of street preventive maintenance program our Water, Sewer, Streets Bureau identifies streets that need repairing or paving. This is a routine preventative street maintenance program. 24 to 48 hours prior to the start of the operation we send out door hangars that are delivered to each of the households. And along with those door hangars we post “No Parking” signs on the streets. Failure to obey those signs could result in their cars being towed so we strongly encourage people to look out for those door hangars and street signs. Some level of disruptions are expected such as noise, dust, and traffic detours, but we work our best to try and minimize those disruptions. And the end result really is a smooth, long-lasting driving surface.
We also have street name signs that are going up that will gradually appear throughout the county to comply with policy set forth by the Federal Highway Administration. The new signs are larger and they contain lower and upper case reflective lettering. They promote visibility, better navigation and thus safety. Although the Federal requirement is for new and replacement signs because of the improved visibility with the new signs we’re implementing the new style across the county. We’re starting the effort this spring and it’s starting with Wilson Blvd., Clarendon Blvd, and Crystal Drive and we’re gradually going to implement them throughout the county as resources allow. So there’s a lot for residents to look forward to.
For more information on the paving schedule, and to find out how to report a pothole, visit the transportation section of our website at transporation.arlingtova.us.
And, don’t forget about the brave men and women who fix our streets. National Work Zone Awareness Week encourages you to Expect the Unexpected, and focus on safe driving through work zones. The national kick-off event was held at Arlington’s very own intersection of Washington Boulevard and Columbia Pike.
Have you ever been confused while watching a county board meeting? Well, we’re launching a new show to help you out! County Board Wrap-Up takes a look at key issues from the most recent County Board meeting, and explains the Board process. In this month’s episode, Board Chair Mary Hynes talks about speaking before the Board, changes coming to the Courthouse area, updates to the parking citation appeals process, and more. She also talks about a tucked-away section of Bluemont Park that has been renamed Mary Carlin Woods to honor long-ago resident Mary Carlin, who was born nearby and whose family owned most of the woods for more than a century. Renaming the woody area makes it easier for first responders to find it in emergencies. To learn more about why the woods were renamed, tune into County Board Wrap Up, where Mary Hynes explains why the Board approved this request from the Bluemont Civic Association.
Well, that's it for now. Thanks for watching! We'll see you next time, Around Arlington.

Arlington has been building its own fiber optic network connecting County government and school buildings. It’s called ConnectArlington.

The County designed “Future-proofing” into the system in the form of additional fiber for sustainability and future economic development.
You are invited to attend a joint meeting of the Economic Development and Information Technology Advisory Commissions to learn more about this initiative.

The meeting will be on Weds. Feb. 18 at 7:00pm in the Walter Reed Community Center Multi-purpose room, 2909 16th Street South at the corner of Walter Reed Drive.

Plan to come and learn more about ConnectArlington and how it will provide a greatly enhanced communications environment for our County’s economic development.

http://departments.arlingtonva.us/dts/connectarlington/

We all want to save money on energy costs right? But what are the best ways to do it? Well, the Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy, or AIRE, helps us make smart decisions about energy use at home and at work. More about that in a moment, but first…the new decal!

Each year, Arlington high school artists submit photos as part of the vehicle decal contest. The winning design will adorn more than 160,000 vehicles in this year.

The Decal Fee funds a variety of street improvement and signage projects. To learn more about where the funds go, and how students can get involved in the design, visit the Treasurer's website.

In January, the County made it simpler to do business in Arlington by adding online business registration and one-stop payments for building permits. And the County Board accepted grants to fund the safe routes to schools projects around 3 Arlington schools. Learn about these and other items by attending the monthly County Board meetings, watching them here on ATV, or reviewing past meetings on our website. You can also read about Board highlights in the County newsroom at newsroom.arlingtonva.us

Arlington County Board Chair Mary Hynes has announced that she will retire from the Board when she completes her term at the end of 2015. Her decision comes a week after County Board Vice Chair Walter Tejada announced that he will not seek the Democratic nomination for another term on the Board. The next general election will be held on November 3rd. Check vote.arlingtonva.us for information on the primary schedule.
At the recent Energy Journey Games, kids and adults picked up energy tips, learned about the latest technologies, and had a great time, too. If you missed the games be sure to visit the AIRE website at arlingtonva.us, keyword AIRE. And make sure you get there next year.

The Washington Post published a long article on Arlington’s successful efforts to reduce homelessness in the County. Our personal approach of identifying who is homeless and what their needs are breaks through the red tape and delivers services directly to those who need them. You can read the piece on the Post’s website at washingonpost.com.

Ok, that’s just about it, but remember that Arlington County government offices, courts, schools and libraries will be closed on February 16th in honor of George Washington's Birthday. There will be regular trash and recycling pickups. Check our holiday closings schedule for more info.

Newly elected Arlington County Board Chair Mary Hynes announces her priorities for 2015

Arlington County Board Member, Jay Fisette's remarks at the Jan 1st Organizational Meeting

Arlington County Board Vice Chair. J Walter Tejada's remarks at the Jan 1st Organizational Meeting

The annual year end video for Arlington, VA looks at Arlington's ability to continue to prosper through continual change through planning and civic engagement.

This is Arlington County Virginia's recent experience implementing the Design Thinking principles developed by Stanford University's School of Design.

Arlington is getting ready for winter weather! With new equipment and ongoing safety training, our snow team is poised to respond. We'll tell you more about that later in our program, but first....

The Arlington County Board voted 4 to 1 to cancel the streetcar that would have run along the Columbia Pike and Crystal City-Potomac Yard corridors. Board Chair Jay Fisette said it was a painful decision, but necessary, as concerns over the streetcar project were dividing the community and overshadowing other important issues. He stressed that the Board remains committed to Arlington's smart-growth vision; and to the revitalization of both Columbia Pike and the Crystal City-Potomac Yard areas. For more information on the decision, go to news.arlingtonva.us to read the press release.

The Arlington Food Assistance Center is asking for your help to feed families in need. Food drives are a great way to help out. To set one up, visit afac.org and register your food drive. Then, download one of their flyers to help publicize it. If you have any non-perishable food that you’re ready to donate, simply drop by AFAC headquarters, or visit afac.org to find a donation center near you.

Arlington is gearing up for winter weather by providing simulator training for snow plow safety. We've also committed to removing snow from popular bike trails, and are instituting a pilot program to keep the bike lanes clear. Take a look... For all your winter weather related needs, visit our webpage and search Snow Central.

The financial planning site NerdWallet ranks Arlington as the Number One place – in the entire United States - for young adults to start a business. Some of the factors included in the study were networking and mentorship opportunities, access to funds, and a high level of education. To find out how to start a business in Arlington, check our BizLaunch site at arlingtonvirginiausa.com, keyword BizLaunch.

Well the Leaves keep falling, and Arlington’s leaf collection continues. County crews will collect leaf bags through January 9th on the first business day after your trash collection. Vacuum leaf collection continues through December 19th. Watch for signs in your neighborhood, or check the schedule on our website, keyword: Leaf.

Well, that’s all for this week, thanks for watching, and we'll see you Around Arlington.

Arlington held a ground-breaking ceremony for the Crystal City Potomac Yard Transitway, the DC area’s first dedicated right-of-way for public transportation. We’ll tell you more about that later in our program, but first…

Starting this summer, you’ll be able to pay for metered parking with your smartphone! The Parkmobile App, already popular in DC, is coming to Arlington. To learn how Parkmobile works and how to sign up, go to arlingtonva.us and search “Parkmobile.”

The Arlington County Board approved the Capital Improvement Plan – or CIP – to invest $2.7 billion over 10 years to support County infrastructure. This means funding for a wide variety of projects, including full support for the Arlington Public Schools improvement plan; park upgrades, a new fire station, Metro & the streetcar system. To learn about all the projects supported by the CIP, go to our website and search CIP.

Speaking of the streetcar, the Commonwealth of Virginia plans to increase its funding for the Columbia Pike streetcar by up to $65 million – bringing Virginia’s contribution to as much as 50 percent of total design and construction costs. The streetcar is expected to generate a substantial economic and fiscal return in the form of new real estate value, tax revenues and new jobs for the area. Learn more on our website, keyword Streetcar.

The new Transitway between the Crystal City metro in Arlington and the Braddock Road Metro in Alexandria will provide faster, more reliable bus service along the congested Route 1 corridor.

The Arlington Fire Department sponsors a 3-day camp that helps teenage girls find out firsthand what it’s like to be a County firefighter or EMT. The girls lugged hoses and fire extinguishers and experienced the physical challenges involved in firefighting and rescue response. The program is designed to encourage girls to consider a fire service career. To learn more about the camp for next year, check our website and search Girls Fire Camp.

And finally… It’s hot out there! Good thing we’ve got lots of places to cool off! There’s a public swimming pool at each of our three high schools, plus the Ocean Dunes Waterpark at Upton Hill Regional Park. And, we’ve also got spray grounds, which are great for small children who love to play under giant sprinklers. Find out the hours Arlington pools and spraygrounds are open on our website, keyword pool.

That’s all for now, thanks for watching! We'll see you Around Arlington.

Arlington County Board chairman Jay Fisette delivers his 2014 State of the County Address before the Arlington Chamber of Commerce on June 24 2014.

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On this episode of Around Arlington, the county retains its triple AAA bond rating, we take a look at the reduction in the homeless population in the county, and the new update to Arlington's Noise Ordinance. We also visit the new state of the art small animals facility at the Animal Welfare League, and celebrate all of Arlington's volunteers.

The Commission on the Status of Women held its annual award ceremony to honor women of vision in Arlington. We'll tell you more about that event later in our program, but first...
Arlington celebrated Arbor Day at Barcroft Elementary School, with its 18th consecutive Tree City USA Award from the National Arbor Day Foundation. Arlington also honored 18 new Notable Trees and their caretakers. This brings us to 283 registered notable trees, which contribute to our ever-growing tree canopy. To see them all, check our website at environment.arlingtonva.us keyword notable.
It just got safer to walk and bike in Pentagon City. The County upgraded the area around South Hayes Street which sees thousands of bus, rail and bike riders each day. There are new traffic signals and crosswalks, as well as landscaping to beautify the neighborhood. For more information on the Pentagon City project, type multimodal into the search engine at arlingtonva.us.
Arlington recently celebrated the reopening of Rocky Run Park, which has something for everyone! For kids, there's a new tot lot and playground. Adults will enjoy the new courts, synthetic turf field, and outdoor fitness opportunities. Plus, there's a picnic shelter and landscaping that makes the park a great place to pass the time. Check it out at the corner of N. Barton Street and Fairfax Drive in the Courthouse area, and find any park using the find a park feature on the county website.
The Women of Vision awards are presented each year by the Arlington County Commission on the Status of Women as part of the celebration of Women's History Month. The awards are given to individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to women's issues in the community. Take a look.
The Commission on the Status of Women empowers women in Arlington and advocates for their interests. If you want to serve on this or any of Arlington's commissions or advisory groups, apply on line at commissions.arlingtonva.us.
Friday, May 16 is Bike to Work Day, and what better way to finally put this winter behind you. Arlington is hosting six of the 79 pit stops throughout the metro area, with food, fun, and prizes. Register at biketoworkmetroDC.org -- it's free, and there's a t-shirt for the first 14,000 people who register and attend.
We often direct you to our website for more information, so you may have noticed a change in the way it looks. It's been updated and streamlined so that you can more easily find the information you need. Take a look at our same address, and click on the feedback button to let us know what you think!
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Could changes be coming to the area around Courthouse Metro? Arlington wants your input and we'll tell you how you can get involved later in our program, but first...

Arlington has a new County Board member! Attorney John Vihstadt captured 57% of the vote in a recent special election. Vihstadt was sworn in on April 11 and participated in his first Board meeting the next day. He's lived in Arlington since 1981, and has been active in County advisory groups and commissions, the Civic Federation, and Arlington Public Schools. To learn more about our newest board member, go to countyboard.arlingtonva.us  

The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing celebrated its purchase of the Arna Valley View Apartments. This adds 101 units to Arlington's affordable housing stock, in an area that was historically home to low-income residents. The Partnership financed the purchase by combining loans from three Arlington County programs and two Virginia state programs. For more information, go to apah.org.

The Arlington Civitan Flea Market is one of Northern Virginia's largest and oldest public flea markets. It's tucked away in the I-66 garage, adjacent to Washington-Lee high school. With more than 150 vendors selling goods of all sorts, you're sure to find something interesting. Check it out on the first Saturday of the month from April through November. For more information about vendors and items, go to Arlington-fleamarket.com.

Envision Courthouse Square is a community planning effort to re-imagine the County's civic center and create a great public destination. It's currently in its early planning stages. Take a look...

There are lots of ways to get involved in the planning process. Check arlingtonva.us, keyword courthouse square, to find out about upcoming workshops and meetings. You can also sign up to receive updates on the project.

The weather is nice at last, and it's time for spring cleaning! Arlington's curbside trash and recycling services pick up a wide variety of items, from yard waste to mattresses. You can schedule a pickup for appliances, and drop off hazardous household materials like rechargeable batteries at the County's collection site. For a chart listing things that can be trashed or recycled, check the Trash & Recycling page on our website at recycling.arlingtonva.us.

That's it for another week. Thanks for watching! We'll see you Around Arlington.

With changes in building construction, firefighters need to learn new techniques to fight fires that spread hot and fast through buildings and homes. We'll tell you about Arlington's new Fire Training Academy later in our program, but first...

How can you find out how many people are biking on our trails? You install a bikeometer! Our first bikeometer was installed at Lee Highway and North Lynn Street, where nearly 500,000 bikes whiz by each year. You can see how many have gone by on a screen and we'll use the data to plan bike routes and improve bike safety. To learn more about this, other bike trails in Arlington and bike safety go to Bikearlington.com

While bikes whiz by on paths, data whizzes through Arlington at speeds that are infinitely faster than anywhere else in the Capital region. That's because of the ConnectArlington broadband network. It was developed by Arlington County government to link County buildings and schools together, but now we're extending that super high-speed fiber to Arlington businesses. The service will roll out over the next year. To learn more, go to arlingtonva.us: keyword, connect arlington.

A new study shows that Arlington can expect a huge return on its investment in the Columbia Pike streetcar. According to the report, the streetcar project will generate between 3 and 4 billion dollars in benefits for Arlington and Fairfax over a 30 year period. This is between 2 and 3 billion dollars more than enhanced bus service would provide. To learn more about this study and its findings, go to arlingtonva.us: keyword streetcar.

Arlington Firefighters demonstrated their life saving skills during an intensive training exercise at Arlington's new state-of-the-art fire academy. Take a look.

Remember, you are the first line of defense against fires in your home. Make sure you have a working smoke detector and an evacuation plan. For more fire safety tips, check our website at fire.arlingtonva.us.

Arlington Library will host Ann Beattie and Richard Ford as part of this year's Arlington Reads program. Beattie will hold a conversation with Library Director Diane Kresh on April 10, while Ford will interviewed by Jeffrey Brown of the PBS NewsHour on April 24. Both events are free at Central Library, and books by the authors will be available for purchase and signing. For more information, visit library.arlingtonva.us.

And finally, the newest member of the Arlington County Board will be sworn in after the winner is announced. Stay tuned to ATV to find out when, and watch it live. All County Board meetings are open to the public, and each month's agenda can be found at countyboard.arlingtonva.us. So come on down on Saturday and meet your new County Board member!

That's it for another week. Thanks for watching! We'll see you Around Arlington.

Imagine an world where potholes could fill themselves, swings could yell out when they're broken, or walls could talk when they're vandalized. Well, now they can....with your help. Introducing the new "ArlingtonVA mobile app" that lets you connect with the County in a whole new way. See an issue, then report it on the spot. It's the closest thing to issues reporting themselves.

Here is how it works:

Let's say you're at a park and you notice the playground equipment is broken ... or maybe we missed your trash pickup ... or there's a pothole on your street. No problem. Use the ArlingtonVA app on your smartphone to submit a request. Your GPS finds where you are, so you can just snap a picture if you like, write a description, and submit your item. The information instantly goes to the right department. And if you've created an account, you can follow the progress, get email updates and know when your issue is resolved.
And this is just the beginning. We'll be updating the app with more items. Did we mention the ArlingtonVA app also connects you with other County information, right from the homescreen!

Don't have a smart phone? Don't worry! You can also report issues from the arlingtonva.us website the same way. It's that easy.
The new ArlingtonVA app ... a smart app that makes a smarter County. Search ArlingtonVA and download it now from the apple or android store, or go to arlingtonva.us.

The Arlington County Fire Department has an important message for all residents to help keep everyone safe this winter.

We'll have those safety tips from the Arlington County Fire Department later in our program. but first, Arlington has been named one of the Top 7 Intelligent Communities in the world for 2014 by the Intelligent Community Forum. Arlington is one of only two communities in the United States to achieve this honor. We were cited for the construction of our own fiber-optic network and for encouraging economic growth in the Metro corridors while preserving neighborhoods, parks and open space. To learn more about how Arlington achieved this honor, visit intelligentcommunity.org.

And speaking of forward thinking, The County Board recently approved a plan to replace the Blue Goose, a 1960s style building that has graced the corner of Glebe Road and Fairfax Drive for over 50 years, with two, more energy efficient buildings. The development will allow Marymount University to maintain and expand its presence in Ballston, while adding apartments, ground floor retail and a public plaza. Several elements of the Blue Goose will be incorporated into the new buildings, including a blue panel design at its base, and a horizontal blue glass band, To learn more about the project and it's design, visit the county webpage and search, blue goose.

There were close to 50 carbon monoxide incidents in Arlington last year, as well as several fires related to improper disposal of embers. The Fire Department wants you to know steps you can take to stay safe. Take a look.

Remember, If the carbon monoxide alarm in your home sounds, immediately move to fresh air and call 9-1-1. Its important to make sure your alarms are UL tested, and inspected every year. For more fire safety tips, visit arlingtonva.us/fire.

February is African American History Month. There will be events all around the County celebrating African American heritage. To find what is happening in your community, and how you can partake in the various events, visit the county website and search feel the heritage.

Well, that's it for another week. Thanks for watching! And we'll see you Around Arlington.

When Arlington Arts Center heard about the County's Urban Agriculture task force, it decided to mount an exhibit that looked at issues of farming, ecology, and sustainability and turn it into a Community project.

Arlington County Board Chairman Jay Fisette on the County's continuing commitment to affordable housing. January 1, 2014.

Arlington's 45th annual Martin Luther King event held this year at Washington-Lee High School is one of the longest running tributes to Dr. King in the country.

Hi, we'll tell you more about how Arlington commemorates Martin Luther King Day later in our program, but first, we want to bring you up to date on the weather.

We've had a Polar Vortex and an Alberta Clipper. Whether the Groundhog sees his shadow or not, there's clearly more winter weather to come. The Arlington website provides information and resources you can use during a storm. It includes a list of contacts for reporting downed trees and wires, and streets that need plowing. Arlington's Emergency Winter Shelter is open during the winter months to supplement services to homeless people during cold weather events.

The Sun Gazette reports that the jobless rate in Arlington remains the lowest of Virginia's 134 counties and cities. Arlington's jobless rate is 3.2 percent, according to recent figures from the Virginia Employment Commission. The unemployment rate in the County follows a general downward trend in the region.

Arlington's recent celebration of Dr. King's life, featured music from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts Show Choir, dance from Lesole's Dance Project and a presentation by Arlington's own Joan Mulholland. A civil rights activist and freedom rider, Joan Mulholland was the keynote speaker at this year's annual Martin Luther King Day celebration at Washington-Lee High School. She was part of the infamous Woolworth's sit-in, in Mississippi, in 1963.

To hear more from Joan Mulholland's extraordinary life, tune in to the next episode of Here/Now, running on Arlington TV starting in February.

Volunteering on Martin Luther King's birthday as part of a National Day of Service has become a tradition. An important, and popular, volunteer activity is helping to clean up our favorite Arlington parks. Volunteers worked along a section of the Four Mile Run, pulling trash out of Arlington County's largest stream watershed.

There are two special, region-wide awards we want to tell you about. County Board Member Mary Hynes was honored with the Elizabeth and David Scull Metropolitan Service Award, by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. The Scull award recognizes local, state and federal elected officials for outstanding contributions to the Washington area. Receiving the Scull award symbolizes excellence in regional service while in public office.

And secondly, the founders of Arlington's Synetic Theater were named Washingtonians of the Year by Washingtonian Magazine. The award recognizes people who make the Washington region a great place to live. Synetic's creative dramatization of Shakespeare and other stories through pantomime and dance is a boundary-pushing theater experience popular with all ages. Congratulations Paata and Irina Tsikurishvili.

Well, that's it for another week. Thanks for watching! And we'll see you Around Arlington.

Outgoing Arlington County Board member Chris ZImmerman's address at the Board's annual organizational meeting, January 1, 2014

Arlington County Board Chairman Jay Fisette addresses the County's economic competitiveness at the Board's annual organizational meeting, January 1, 2014.

Arlington County Board Chairman Jay Fisette makes the argument for streetcar investment at the Board's annual organizational meeting, January 1, 2014.

Arlington County Board Chairman Jay Fisette discusses Arlington's public schools at the Board's annual organizational meeting, January 1, 2014.

Arlington County Board Chairman Jay Fisette's opening remarks at the Board's annual organizational meeting, January 1, 2014.

This 2013 highlights reel looks at how the County "Moved Forward Together" in the past year.
The summary of accomplishments includes: the commissioning of the USS Arlington; opening of the George Washington University baseball field; urban agriculture task force food action plan recommendations; Capital Bikeshare station expansion; completion of the new Rosslyn Metro station entrance; reduced emissions in County operations; completion of new parks and play areas as well as nearly 150 capital projects; increase in the number of affordable housing units; opening of the new Arlington Mill community center; and more.

After years of development and community input, the new Arlington Mill Community Center has opened its doors on Columbia Pike. This building, a beacon in the community, will provide something for everyone, of every age and every culture. As Columbia Pike continues to grow, this community center will help to foster a main-street environment and a stronger sense of community.

Some of the key features and programs of the new community center include:

• Combining high quality, multi-purpose community center and affordable housing on the Pike. In one of the county's most ethnically and economically diverse areas, Arlington Mill will provide a wide range of courses, classes, recreational and sports opportunities to the community. The center will offer something for everyone, from pre-K to seniors.
• The county board's long-term effort to transform the Pike into a more transit-oriented, walkable, bikeable street that provides high-quality transportation options, ground floor retail, and great public spaces for residents, while preserving the stock of affordable housing and encouraging small business.
• The project came in on budget, and plans to serve a large portion of the population on a consistent basis. Services from DHS and DPR will be served out of this facility and the center has been built to grow along with the community and their needs.

To learn more about Arlington Mill Community Center, hours of operation, and all of the programs offered, visit the county webpage at arlingtonva.us and search Arlington Mill.

Arlington County Manager Barbara Donnellan and Arlington Public Schools Superintendent Patrick Murphy sought community input at a joint forum on strategies for balancing the 2014 budget. Held at Washington-Lee High School, County and School officials listened to thoughts and concerns from area residents about ways to improve a substantial budget gap for the fiscal year, beginning on July 1, 2013.

Highlights from 2012 in Arlington, VA including the PLACE initiative, major accomplishments in preserving affordable housing and ensuring capital improvements, the first annual 4th of July at Virginia's Best New Park, the beginning of Columbia Pike's makeover and more.

Arlington resident Richard Layman needed to make his pre WWII home more energy efficient but was able to off-set some of the costs with $10,000 in prize money as the Arlington winner in the Northern Virginia Home Energy Makeover Contest.

PLACE is an initiative to help more residents of Arlington VA engage with each other and in local government decisions. It was launched in January by Board Chair Mary Hynes. We take a look at what has been happening since the launch, whether it has really helped people engage, and what the future holds for Arlington's PLACE.

Notice anything missing? That's right. Sound. It's all around us. And with over 200,000 Arlingtonians living together in just 26 square miles, it can get pretty loud sometimes. Hey! That's enough. Too much noise! That's better.

That's why Arlington, like most communities attempts to control noise through a Sound Ordinance. But few ordinances are as challenging to enforce as one that regulates noise, because our personal perceptions of noise vary widely, as does our tolerance to the source of noise. While some people find traffic noises irritating, others can't tolerate the sound babies crying or dogs barking. One person's music is another person's noise.

Spurred by a recent Virginia Supreme Court ruling which struck down subjective criteria, Arlington is undertaking the first update to its Noise Control ordinance since the 1970s. A lot of things have changed in Arlington over the last four decades and as Arlington has become a more commercial and urban community, it's gotten louder... and louder. On an average week night in the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor the basic ambient noise can exceed 60 dB.

In addition, methods of measurement created in the 70s have become less useful over time, as have penalties and fines.

The challenge we face is to define new tools that create clear, reasonable, objective standards, AND allow for effective and equitable enforcement. Enforcement issues can become particularly difficult at night or on weekends when Arlington County Police must respond to noise complaints among their other duties. These are also the times when noise control issues can frustrate and aggravate us the most.

Effective noise control means coming together to protect our community's health, safety, and welfare while respecting each other's rights. After all, each one of us makes the world just a little bit louder.

You can find out more about Arlington's noise control ordinance, or file a complaint yourself, by going to building.arlingtonva.us.

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PLACE Space, the new network connecting people, organizations and businesses from all over Arlington County.

This is your virtual town square, a place for sharing ideas and trading expertise. It's the starting point for action and advocacy, where your voice is essential, and where anyone can get involved and make a difference.

PLACE Space isn't a social network... it's your local network, for building the Arlington County where you want to live and work.

PLACE Space is designed to be a community-driven network, though County staff and elected officials can also contribute relevant expertise and knowledge.

An address given by County Board Chair Mary Hynes to Leadership Arlington and the Arlington Chamber of Commerce on the Economic State of Arlington County VA. June 19, 2012. www.arlingtonva.us

Participation, Leadership, And Civic Engagement, or PLACE is County Board Chair Mary Hynes' new initiative that will update 'The Arlington Way'...and what is The Arlington Way? Let's Find out and see that all will be made clear.

If you'd like to get involved with PLACE visit www.arlingtonplace.us

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As more people go on Arlington's Car Free Diet, there are more cyclists and walkers sharing the street with drivers. Whether you're on two feet, two wheels or four wheels, everyone needs to be a PAL to safely share the streets. Find out how in this video.

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As more people go on Arlington's Car Free Diet, there are more cyclists and walkers sharing the street with drivers. Whether you're on two feet, two wheels or four wheels, everyone needs to be a PAL to safely share the streets. Find out how in this video.

Being a PAL means being:

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A sampling of the best stories submitted on video from Arlington Virginia's Tell Arlington's Story first year. .

Highlights of a great 2011 in Arlington County.

For years, residents living on or near Columbia Pike, a major east-west artery in south Arlington, have worked with County government on a comprehensive plan to build a more walkable, bikeable, transit-oriented Main Street. So, what does revitalization look like on the Pike? When will the Streetcar arrive? Who is making the decisions? Mary Curtius went to find out the answers to these questions and more...

Tell Arlington's Story is an Arlington County Government initiative to celebrate Arlington's rich cultural diversity through a variety of events, celebrations, and story-telling. Since the beginning of the year, people from across the community have been sharing their experiences, their music, their culture -- their stories. This UpClose segment is a mid-year review of the project's progress. Stories collected thus far can be read, heard and watched on http://arlingtonstory.us/.

During the week of June 24-30th, 2011, a Charrette was held which gave the community a unique opportunity to work with the consultant team to apply the knowledge gained through the analysis of representative sites and to create a plan for the future of the greater Columbia Pike corridor. Opportunities for community input occured during meetings, hands on exercises, open design studios and various presentations.

As part of the Tell Arlington's Story project, Kline Price discusses growing up in the Drew family and the tragic death of his grandfather, Dr. Charles Drew. www.arlingtonstory.us

As part of the Tell Arlngton's Story project, Patti Monroe Meek talks about growing up as an African-American in Arlington and how she came to terms with her identity.

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Is Arlingon's Initiative to Reduce Emissions working? If so how? Arlington County answers these questions and shows us how it intends to involve the business community.

Native Arlingtonian Kenny James remembers his school days in Arlington and the effect that busing and Arlington's response to Brown v. Board of Education had on the quality of his education. Part of the Tell Arlington's Story initiative. Taped at the Multigenerational African-American Storytelling Workshop. www.arlingtonstory.us

Native Arlingtonian Kenny James remembers his school days in Arlington and the effect that busing and Arlington's response to Brown v. Board of Education had on the quality of his education. Part of the Tell Arlington's Story initiative. Taped at the Multigenerational African-American Storytelling Workshop. www.arlingtonstory.us

As part of the Telling Arlington's Story initiative, Kenny James remembers his parents at the Multigenerational Afircan-American Storytelling Workshop at the Arlington Public Library. www.arlingtonstory.us

This segment looks at Arlington Virginia's Community Energy and Sustainability Task Force and the report that will be submitted to the Arlington County Board on May 17. The Community Energy Plan is a long-term project that looks at how we generate, transmit, store and use energy in our County. www.arlingtonva.us search "CEP".

In this latest episode of Tell Arlington's Story, Mattie Walker talks about segregation and child rearing in Arlington VA in the 1930s.

Tell Arlington's Story is an initiative to document Arlington's rich heritage through the collection of residents' stories. In this clip, filmed at the Multi-generational African-American Storytelling Workshop at the Arlington Central Library, Mattie Walker talks about Arlington when it was a farm community and her early school days. For more information about this project, go to http://arlingtonstory.us.

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Everyone has a story to tell. Arlington is a community of people with compelling stories -- whether you've been here generations or just a year or two. Share your story at http://www.arlingtonstory.us

People featured in video:
Katina Wells -- Foster Parent of the year 2010
Thomas W. Richards - Arlington County Board Member 1961 -- 1968; 1975
Mimi Ho, Photographer
Dr. Yue Wang, Professor Virginia Tech Advanced Research Institute
Don Zientara, Founder of Inner Ear Studios
Ellen Bozman - Arlington County Board Member 1974 -- 1997
Paata Tsikurishvili, Founding Artistic Director, Synetic Theater

At the 2011 January 1 County Board meeting, Chairman, Chris Zimmerman laid out his plans for the year, in this clip he tells us why it is important to 'Tell Arlington's Story'.

A video tour of the highlights of 2010 in Arlington, Virginia. This video highlights Chairman Jay Fisette's priority initatives for his 2010 term.

This documentary traces the story of how visionary leaders - and residents who passionately loved their community - together transformed an aging suburb into a national model of transit oriented development. Arlington's setbacks and victories, battles and debates will resonate with any community seeking an alternative to sprawl.

News segments featuring people and events in Arlington County

A segment of AVN's monthly magazine program, "Here/now" Know Your... provides a behind the scenes look at how our county government actually works. In this episode, we take a ride on the ART bus.

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Arlington Virginia's Fiscal Year 2011 Budget was approved by the Arlington County Board on April 24 2010. County Board Chairman Jay Fisette tells how the final budget was arrived at.

A segment of AVN's monthly magazine show, "Here/now", "Know Your..." provides a behind the scenes look at how our county government actually works. In this episode, we take a trip to the county Wastewater Pollution Control Plant.

News program featuring people and events in Arlington County

A video highlight of 2009 in Arlington, VA. This video highlights Chairman Barbara Favola's priority initatives for her 2009 term.

News show featuring people and events in Arlington County, VA

"Arlington Promotes Environmental Outreach," a short film by The International City/County Management Association (ICMA), highlights Arlington County Government's environmental commitments to the business and residential community.

The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) highlights Arlington County Government's environmental commitments within government operations in "Fresh Air in Arlington."

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NewsMakers is a news program featuringlocal stories in Arlington County

Arlington's Smart Growth Journey tells the story of how visionary leaders in Arlington transformed an aging,
fraying suburb into one of the nations premier examples of transit-oriented growth. It explores the history of
Smart Growth in Arlington through the recollections of those who helped craft the vision and fought to bring it to fruition. It addresses the mistakes that were made, and the future. It is a 'must see' for all who want to plan for sustainable growth and who care about our environment.

A fond look back at the Arlington County Board's many accomplishments in 2008.

A segment of AVN's monthly magazine show, "Here/now", "Know Your..." provides a behind the scenes look at how our county government actually works. In this episode, we learn how to volunteer for a Citizens Advisory Group.

A segment of AVN's monthly magazine show, "Here/now", "Know Your..." provides a behind the scenes look at how our county government actually works. In this episode, we learn what it's like to serve on the Arlington County Board.

A segment of AVN's monthly magazine show, "Here/now", "Know Your..." provides a behind the scenes look at how our county government actually works. In this episode, we meet the County Manager, Ron Carlee.

A segment from the NewsMakers program produced by Arlington Virginia Network featuring the County Manager's Fiscal Year 2009 Proposed Budget for Arlington County.

A 2 minute preview of a new documentary by Arlington Virginia Network. It profiles the work and vision of Arlington County government and residents to combat global warming. Can a small municipality whose neighbor is Washington DC, really be a catalyst for change and lead by example?