TLHCA Minutes

Reminder that TLHCA minutes are posted at the following link:

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwonuAcshshNT1hNNkZBLXBid2M

The final January minutes have been added to the folder.

TLHCA - final January Minutes

Here are the approved minutes for the January meeting. 

TLHCA meeting March 20

TLHCA is meeting Tuesday March 21, 7pm, Westover Library meeting room.

Prelim agenda:

Updates:

- County and School Budget processes

- Schools updates: options, boundaries, Reed, candidate forum

- VHC Edison Site: brief update on community meeting; not much new

- Lee Highway Alliance update

- other ongoing CA issues TBD: e.g water bills, etc.

Actions/Decisions:

- Neighborhood Day plans (May 13th)

- Neighborhood Conservation projects list

- Reminder: TLHCA elections will be in May

- New Issues - TBD

TLHCA: Meeting Tuesday, Ideas for Neighborhood Improvements

Do you have an idea for a neighborhood improvement in Tara-Leeway? View this email in your browser Tara-Leeway Heights Civic Association News and Updates for January 2017 Tuesday Night - Monthly TLHCA Meeting TLHCA will hold its January meeting on Tuesday, January 17th. On this month's agenda: The Neighborhood Conservation Program - What improvements do we need in Tara-Leeway Heights? New sidewalks? Streetlights? Street beautification? Do you have a suggestion for a neighborhood improvement project that we should propose for Neighborhood Conservation program funding? See below for details on the program. At this meeting we will also discuss: Updates on the Virginia Hospital Center expansion Latest on school issues affecting our neighborhood Discussion of high water bills Greater Westover Group events January 17 at 7 pm Trinity Presbyterian Church Enter via the small parking lot off of Inglewood St. Background on the Neighborhood Conservation Program Arlington funds neighborhood improvements through its Neighborhood Conservation Program. Civic Associations wishing to participate in this program must have Neighborhood Conservation plans in place that outline the community's priorities and ideas for improvement. Proposals for Neighborhood Conservation Program funding must be consistent with these plans. Projects can include: sidewalks, street beautification, intersection improvements, pedestrian safety projects, street lights and parks. Come to the January 17th TLHCA meeting with your ideas! Here is some background on the program: Tara Leeway Heights Neighborhood Conservation Plan was originally drafted in 1980 and last updated in 2005 after extensive community surveys and discussions. For a full list of active NC projects, including those in various phases of design and construction, see this January 2017 update from the County. For details on the most recent round of NC project recommendations, including scores for all outstanding proposals, see this December NCAC 2016 Funding Session booklet. Examples of current projects in our area (not necessarily in Tara-Leeway): 22nd Street North Street Improvements Patrick Henry Drive Improvements 2016-2017 Civic Association Support: A New Year, New Dues! Thank you to all of you who support the work of the Civic Association by paying annual dues. The new fiscal and membership year began in May 2016, so if you haven't contributed yet this year, now is the time! You are welcome to send in a donation in addition to your annual dues. Dues are $10.00 per year and can be paid via the link below (no PayPal account needed).  Dues payments can also be sent to PO Box 50022, Arlington, VA 22205. Pay with PayPal Facebook TLHCA Website Email Nextdoor Online Community Copyright © 2017 Tara-Leeway Heights Civic Association, All rights reserved. You are on this list because you previously joined TLHCA or signed up to receive information from TLHCA. Our mailing address is: Tara-Leeway Heights Civic Association P.O. Box 50022 Arlington, VA 22205 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list Want to share the news? Please share this newsletter with neighbors so we can update our email and membership lists.

TLHCA: Schools Update, I-66 Meeting, Lost Dog

News on schools, I-66, and other upcoming events View this email in your browser Tara-Leeway Heights Civic Association News and Updates for October 2016 Tonight - VDOT Update on I-66 VDOT will be at Tuckahoe Elementary this evening to share updates on all things I-66 - widening, tolling, local traffic impact and more. This meeting is being held by the Arlington East Falls Church Civic Association and anyone is welcome to attend. October 17 at 7 pm Tuckahoe Elementary - Multipurpose Room Tuesday Night - Monthly TLHCA Meeting & Schools Discussion School Board member Reid Goldstein will attend TLHCA's monthly meeting to provide an update on Reed school construction, Swanson plans, and high school boundaries. Main meeting at 7:00 and school discussion starting at 7:30. October 18 at 7 pm Trinity Presbyterian Church - Lewis Room (2nd floor in rear) *Enter via the small parking lot off of Inglewood St. Boundary refinements for Washington-Lee, Yorktown and Wakefield are being considered. Currently Tara-Leeway Heights is split between W&L and Yorktown. Should this be changed? Check out the online boundary refinement tool. Community Events and Announcements Lost Dog Seen in Our Area! Echo is a shy rescue dog, black with tan and white markings lost in Alexandria, VA. Please follow but don't chase her as she will run away. She has recently been seen in our neighborhood! If you see her, DO NOT approach or call to her; instead TAKE PICTURE, call 703-825-0620 and keep eyes on her until owners get there. "Missing Middle" Housing Gallery October 25 What's the future of housing in Arlington's neighborhoods? Join AHS and the Lee Highway Alliance to see designs that could provide much-needed housing options for empty-nesters and retirees, young people starting families, and others trying to find a way to stay affordably in our community. Greater Westover Studio Tour October 29-30 North Arlington artists open their workspaces to the public for a weekend for the First Annual Greater Westover Studio Tour. Visitors will enjoy a behind-the-scenes view of the artistic process while getting started on holiday shopping or collecting affordable original works of art. 2016-2017 Civic Association Support: A New Year, New Dues! Thank you to all of you who support the work of the Civic Association by paying annual dues. The new fiscal and membership year began in May, so it's time once again to contribute if you haven't done so already! You are welcome to send in a donation in addition to your annual dues. Dues are $10.00 per year and can be paid via the link below (no PayPal account needed).  Dues payments can also be sent to PO Box 50022, Arlington, VA 22205. Pay with PayPal Facebook TLHCA Website Email Nextdoor Online Community Copyright © 2016 Tara-Leeway Heights Civic Association, All rights reserved. You are on this list because you previously joined TLHCA or signed up to receive information from TLHCA. Our mailing address is: Tara-Leeway Heights Civic Association P.O. Box 50022 Arlington, VA 22205 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list Want to share the news? Please share this newsletter with neighbors so we can update our email and membership lists.