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News from the Tara-Leeway Heights Civic Association! View this email in your browser Tara-Leeway Heights News January 2016 Welcome to the second edition of the Tara-Leeway Heights Civic Association e-newsletter! We are going digital a few times per year to get more information out to our neighborhood. Please share this newsletter with neighbors so we can update our email and membership lists. - The TLHCA Board Civic Association Updates Community Meeting on February 16 - Resurrection Lutheran TLHCA is holding a community meeting on Feb. 16th at 7:00 pm at Resurrection Lutheran to discuss several Arlington events and initiatives. The agenda will include: Arlington's Community Facilities - Ginger Brown, Co-Chair of the recent Community Facilities Study, will be on hand to provide an update on the study and the next steps. Public Safety Update - Corporal Beth Lennon will provide an update on recent police and public safety issues in the neighborhood. Neighborhood Conservation Improvements - Hear an update on the County's process and share ideas for needed improvements. Virginia Hospital Center Status - Our liaison will provide a brief update on the expansion plans and process. Other Neighborhood Issues - Are there other issues you'd like to discuss? Civic Association board members will be available to answer questions and provide updates on other activities and neighborhood issues. Ideas for Neighborhood Improvements? TLHCA will be recommending our next neighborhood conservation improvement project this spring. Examples of past projects include the Big Walnut Park improvements and the ongoing (almost complete) improvements along Patrick Henry Drive. Do you have an idea for a new project in the Tara-Leeway Heights neighborhood? If so, send us your idea or attend one of our upcoming board or community meetings. For more information see http://projects.arlingtonva.us/neighborhood-conservation/ Support the Civic Association's Efforts! Thank you to all of those who have paid dues to the TLHCA for the 2015-2016 year. This year's membership has been below prior years so our income has declined as a result. We use these dues to support neighborhood social events, community meetings, and communication, so please support our efforts! Dues are $10.00 per year. If you have not yet paid your dues, please click on the link below to pay via PayPal. Dues payments can also be sent to PO Box 50022, Arlington, VA 22205. Pay with PayPal Monthly TLHCA Meetings All community members are welcome to attend TLHCA's board meetings, generally on the third Tuesday of the month at Westover Library's community room. Upcoming Events January 27 - VDOT meeting on Route 66 February 6 - Lee Highway Design Presentation February 16 - TLHCA Community Meeting March 15 - TLHCA Board Meeting April 19 - TLHCA Board Meeting May 17 - Community Meeting and TLHCA Board Elections Community News and Events Toll Lanes are Coming to Route 66 VDOT is holding a series of community input meetings to provide opportunities for the public to: Learn how the dynamically-priced toll lanes will operate on I-66 Inside the Beltway Review proposed locations and design of toll gantries and pricing signs View displays and discuss your questions with VDOT staff Attend the formal presentation, followed by a public comment period Submit oral and/or written comments Several of these meetings were cancelled due to the snow this week, but the next is scheduled for Thursday January 27th, 8:00 pm at Washington Lee HS. For more information see http://inside.transform66.org/meetings/default.asp Virginia Hospital Center Expansion In December, the County approved an agreement that will grant Virginia Hospital Center an option to purchase the County-owned land north of the hospital. Presentations on conceptual ideas for the expansion are expected over the next several months. For more information see http://projects.arlingtonva.us/types/county-facilities/county-considering-selling-land-to-virginia-hospital-center-for-expansion/ Lee Highway Planning In November, the County held a four-day community visioning charrette (workshop) with area residents, facilitated by a nationally recognized design firm. The County's design consultants will present the results of the charrette on Saturday, February 6, Yorktown High School, 10 am to 1 pm. For more information see http://projects.arlingtonva.us/plans-studies/land-use/lee-highway/ Facebook TLHCA Website Email Nextdoor Visit our website at www.taraleewayheights.org for more information. 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 Share the news! Subscribe to this newsletter or share this newsletter with a neighbor!