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Affordable Housing Progress

Arlington is celebrating Affordable Housing Month and 10 years of progress on the goals of the Affordable Housing Master Plan. See what we've accomplished and where we're headed in this short video.

Best-Sellers. Bargain Prices.

Central Library's signature Fall Book Sale returns this weekend. Get bargains on thousands of books, puzzles, and games in the garage of the Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street).

Note: There is no parking in the library garage. Make sure to take public transportation and bring your own bag. 

Drew Park Makeover

Arlington County is expanding Drew Park along South Kenmore Street to create a larger, more connected community space. You are invited to a public open house on Oct. 29 to learn more about the project scope and goals. 

• The County seeks public input about a potential prohibition of gas-powered leaf blowers by Oct. 29; The County will also host a webinar that day. 
  
  
• Arlington is looking for public feedback on a plan for safety improvements at the Wilson Blvd & N. Livingston Street intersection. Feedback open until Oct 27.
   
• Arlington is asking the public to help shape a draft design for a Doctor's Run Park Renovation. Share your thoughts and help identify priorities.
  
  
• The community has until Oct. 31 to share feedback on Arlington’s Vision Zero traffic safety plan and what it will take to achieve program objectives. 
  
  
• The Arlington County Police Department invites the public to in-person Fall Quarterly Community Meetings on Nov. 12 and Nov. 13.
  
  
• Attend an Open House on Nov. 13 to learn more about Arlington's Low Residential Study and its possible impact on climate change resilience.
  
  
• Arlington is updating its Comprehensive Plan. Give feedback and help shape the County's efforts to meet community needs today and in the future.

• Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) is being used to elect the next County Board member. On Oct. 27, join a virtual workshop hosted by the NAACP Arlington Branch in partnership with Challenging Racism to learn more about what RCV is and how it works.

• Wondering where to start when buying a home? Attend "Real Estate 101" at Columbia Pike Library on Oct 30.

• Know before you go. There will be dozens of road closures in Arlington on Oct. 26 due to the 50th Annual Marine Corps Marathon.
  
  

• Registration is open for the next Until Help Arrives training course on Nov. 12. Learn to save lives in emergencies while you're waiting for first responders.

• Starting this week, the northeast parking lot at East Falls Church Metro Station is closed through November due to construction.

• If you ride your bike after dark, make sure you have a light. Lighten Up, Arlington! is holding bike light giveaways on Oct. 28, Oct. 29, and Oct. 30.
  
  
• "It's just a bunch of Hocus Pocus." Bring a chair and some snacks for a Hocus Pocus Movie Night at Met Park on Oct. 24.