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The Urban Environment Committee of the Ballston-Virginia Square
Partnership is charged with maintaining the highest standards of
urban design, as well as making the area attractive and pedestrian-friendly.
Committee members are liaisons between the public and private sectors
for all projects that have an impact on the urban landscape of Ballston
and Virginia Square. Among this committee’s accomplishments:
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Landscape
improvements to the medians on Fairfax Drive and Wilson Boulevard |
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Traffic
studies on Fairfax Drive and Glebe Road to develop recommendations
for pedestrian safety |
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The 9th Street Urban Greenway and Walk Arlington
Pilot Project |
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Review
of urban design and site plan standards for development projects
in Ballston and Virginia Square |
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Vending
box agreement with The Washington Post for maintenance and upkeep |
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Professional
assistance and support for sector plan reviews. |
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