Penrose Square
A new town square is currently under construction at 2500 Columbia Pike. The new space completes the redevelopment of the Penrose Square block which includes 300 new apartments and new retail space owned by B.M. Smith & Associates and delivered in 2011. The return of a major grocery store, three new restaurants and a diverse retail [...]
New LED streetlights to be installed along the Pike
The following announcement we received today from Arlington County: Starting in March, 153 streetlights along Columbia Pike, from S. Scott Street to S. Frederick Street, will be replaced with state-of-the-art, energy-efficient LED (light-emitting diode) lights, each with a 30-year life expectancy. The new double globe, Carlyle-style LED lights match the style of other recent street [...]
Super Stops Construction to Start in September
Great news (especially for commuters and Pike Transit users) from Arl. County’s Department of Environmental Services on the new Super Bus (and future Streetcar-) Stops. First Super Stop location: Columbia Pike and S. Walter Reed eastbound: Construction on the first of four pilot Columbia Pike Super Stops will begin this month. Super Stops, part of [...]
Columbia Pike 2011 Charrette begins tonight 6/24, 7pm!
When: Friday, June 24th, 7pm-9:30pm. Where: Sheraton National Hotel, 900 S. Orme St. What: This introductory session will set the stage for the Pike Neighborhoods Plan Charrette and all relevant Events in the week ahead.Come to this session to learn about how the Columbia Pike Housing Study is progressing and how public participation will be [...]
Pike Housing Study Analysis Results
As the Columbia Pike Land Use and Housing Study progresses first Analysis Results will be presented at the next Plenary Group meeting on May 24th, 7pm at the Kennmore Middle School [map]. Plenary Group meetings are open to the public. Documents: Executive Summary Cover & Table of Contents Chapter 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 Appendix A [...]
Forum on Affordable Housing Tools focuses on Transit Oriented Development
Forum on Affordable Housing Tools focuses on Transit Oriented Development
Let’s talk Housing on Jan. 24
A public dialogue on Affordable Housing Tools. As part of the Columbia Pike Land Use and Housing Study, you are invited to participate in a public discussion that will explore affordable housing policies. A panel of specialists will offer insights and convey policy experience from cities across the Nation:
Public Meetings on Pike Transit
The Columbia Pike Transit Initiative project team warmly invites you to attend one of our upcoming public meetings. Both meetings will be identical in format so please come to the one most convenient for you! Monday, Nov. 15 Thursday, Nov. 18 Time: 7-9pm Location: Goodwin House, Bailey’s Xroads [map] Auditorium 3440 S. Jefferson St. Falls [...]
Smart Growth
Arlington’s chief urban planner on Smart Growth
