tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11922507.post5137693404145963377..comments2024-03-22T03:45:33.224-05:00Comments on The Arlandrian: Arlandria Residents Embrace ChangeFour Mile Run Markethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08276260307957029546noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11922507.post-32353218437012573322020-05-19T00:12:00.339-05:002020-05-19T00:12:00.339-05:00Thanks for sharing this valuable information to ou...Thanks for sharing this valuable information to our vision. You have posted a worthy blog keep sharing. <a href="http://friv2021.games/" rel="nofollow">Friv games 2021</a> , <a href="http://minecraftgames.net/" rel="nofollow">Minecraft games for the kid</a> , <a href="http://2playergames.games/" rel="nofollow">2player games free</a>huecmpmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11584761476168290477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11922507.post-75072647069248594672010-03-02T20:37:25.144-05:002010-03-02T20:37:25.144-05:00Thank you Nick! It was wonderful to hear you say i...Thank you Nick! It was wonderful to hear you say it in this way. I am very excited about the possibilities for our neighborhood. It is an active and vibrant place to live. I love being able to run to Mom's, Foodway, and 24 Express in one grocery shopping walk around the block. <br /><br />I am excited to hear the ideas the committee is bringing to the table to refresh and renew our park space, and I am excited to volunteer my time and to attend community meetings now that I know they are happening.<br /><br />I think any hesitation I feel stems from a deeply held passion that we protect, and in fact create more, affordable housing for our neighbors that work so hard for so little. The growth and change in Arlandria cannot come at their expense. <br /><br />It was comforting to hear your perspective, and I hope that great dialogue can continue.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249070470420853242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11922507.post-10234294888952591602010-03-02T10:49:24.380-05:002010-03-02T10:49:24.380-05:00@John and Rachel,
Three of the four large propert...@John and Rachel,<br /><br />Three of the four large properties in discussion do not house anyone. They are commercial. The fourth is reaching the end of its usable life without significant renovation. <br /><br />Bringing businesses to the area brings jobs and opportunities for residents currently living in Arlandria. I also moved here 5+ years ago largely for the diversity. I grew up in the 'burbs but never liked the cookie-cutter, drive everywhere feel. I chose to live in Alexandria because of its diversity and walkability. <br /><br />One of the problems with Arlandria, though, is its lack of socio-economic diversity. Without some development and viable businesses, people lack opportunity. Did you know that Arlandria residents have one of the longest average commutes in the area? That's b/c people have to travel far from home to find a job. Also, the rental turnover in the community is extremely high. Neither fact is good for individuals or the the community at large.<br /><br />Do not assume that just because some people want a more walkable community with local choices and jobs that we all want to "gentrify" the community and force others out. Arlandria needs businesses that can stay afloat, jobs in the community, and probably more density to bring those things.<br /><br />Development doesn't just make the rich richer; with proper planning, it brings benefits to the community and sustainability to our local economy that nothing else could. A developer will not build if they won't make a profit, and then we lose all the benefits that they can bring. That said, we need to be careful not to give our community away to the highest bidder.Nick Parteehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01650881242818280232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11922507.post-23518928480475267042010-03-02T09:58:05.268-05:002010-03-02T09:58:05.268-05:00The headline reads "Arlandria Residents Embra...The headline reads "Arlandria Residents Embrace Change"; I don't think everyone who lives in Arlandria would agree. <br /><br />Gentrification might be a welcome sight to home and business owners in this neighborhood but what will that do to the vibrant Latino community? Many of them are renting apartments and houses and if the real estate value of this area goes up they will certainly be forced out. <br /><br />My wife and I live in this neighborhood now and are in the process of buying a house here so our children will grow up in a diverse area and will get a taste of the real world. We have genuine relationships with our neighbors and they are actual people who have value despite what other people might think. <br /><br />Has the planning team thought about strengthening the education and stability of the current inhabitants of this community instead of bringing in new business and more people? <br /><br />We must include our other neighbors in these decisions and not just the wealthy landowners who want to see an increase on their investment.John Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06520545207318799709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11922507.post-70796587052379244282010-03-02T09:16:48.675-05:002010-03-02T09:16:48.675-05:00My husband and I just moved our family to this nei...My husband and I just moved our family to this neighborhood this summer because of the wonderful socio-economic and cultural divirsity Chirilagua has to offer. I hope that those on the planning team continue to keep this in mind. The last thing northern Virginia needs is another wealthy generic development.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249070470420853242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11922507.post-13909623602908732772010-02-22T09:16:55.017-05:002010-02-22T09:16:55.017-05:00Nick -
Great coverage on these planning meetings....Nick - <br />Great coverage on these planning meetings. And good for Jimmy Matthews stepping up to take a lead. He - and the Birchmere - are a huge asset to this area.<br /><br />Nice seeing you at Misha's today.<br /><br />MichaelMichael Bergin - Your Neighbor/Your Realtorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12101134352200658279noreply@blogger.com