Join Arlington County staff and partners for a day of workshops and targeted education for tenants on Saturday, May 17, at Alice West Fleet Elementary School, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. This event offers practical workshops and valuable insights to help renters better understand their rights, responsibilities, fair housing, lease basics, maintenance tips, and more.
Participants will have the opportunity to connect with experts about available resources, ask questions, and leave feeling empowered to manage housing issues and enjoy living in the community.
This informative program is available to all tenants, virtually and in-person.
Neighborhood Mini Grant Applications Accepted through June 30
The application period for the Neighborhood Mini Grant (NMG) Program is open until June 30. Potential projects include: block parties, festivals, community outreach, educational programs, and more. Apply today!
Unity Homes at Ballston Wins Best Large Affordable Housing Project Award
An Arlington County project – Unity Homes at Ballston, developed by True Ground Housing Partners – has won the Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers' (HAND's) award for Best Large Affordable Housing Project. This project stands as a testament to the power of collaboration, bringing together the historic Ballston Central United Methodist Church, community leaders, and a $19 million low-interest loan from Arlington County to address the pressing need for affordable housing.
Unity Homes provides 144 Committed Affordable Units (CAFs) for a guaranteed minimum of 75 years for families with incomes ranging from 30 percent to 60 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI). The eight-story building also houses a revamped church space and a childcare facility.
In addition to affordability, this community was built with a keen eye on sustainability. Situated along a major bus line and across the street from the Ballston Metro Station, the building offers residents easy access to public transportation, which helps reduce carbon footprints.
ICYMI: 20 Years of Arlington’s Affordable Housing Ordinance
Last month, the Housing Commission’s Affordable Housing Ordinance Working Group hosted a panel discussion highlighting the origins of the ordinance in 2005. Four of the key stakeholders who crafted the ordinance detailed its historical context, reflected on its impact, and shared advice with the working group members who will explore possible changes to it today.
The Profile, Arlington’s annual statistical factbook, provides a snapshot of development, demographics, transportation, and community services in Arlington. The 2025 Profile includes data topics, key facts and takeaways, and statistics for the County's planning corridors (Langston Boulevard, Rosslyn-Ballston, Columbia Pike, and Richmond Highway).
Dive deeper into topics covered in the Profile using additional resources prepared by the Department of Community Planning, Housing and Development:
Demographic dashboards allow users to compare key variables of Arlington’s population by race and ethnicity, as well as explore the demographics of individual census tracts and civic associations.
The Community Vulnerability Index Map is a geographic tool to identify areas of concentrations of Arlington’s vulnerable populations.
The development tracking dashboard and reports highlight activity and trends, construction starts, completions, new project approvals, and demolitions for commercial and residential structures.
Metrobus Route Changes Coming
Starting on June 29, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) will implement its Better Bus Network Redesign to consolidate bus stops and rename bus routes throughout the region.
Here's what you can expect:
WMATA has replaced route identifier flags at bus stops to help introduce the new routes, but you can learn the changes ahead of time by looking at WMATA's Better Bus resources.
All Metrobus routes will go by new names.
Some – but not all – Metrobus stops will be consolidated.
Some routes will serve new destinations.
What's my new route?
Enter your current route into the New Bus Network tool and see what routes would be most comparable for your trips on the Better Bus homepage.
Site Plans Under Review
The following projects are currently moving through the site plan review process. You can find information about them, dates of upcoming public meetings, and more on their webpages.
RiverHouse Neighborhood– Public process resumes with meetings on May 19, June 26, and July 28!
