The county just confirmed they are abandoning the proposal for the bus facility on the Buck tract. My neighbors and I are breathing a massive sigh of relief today knowing our homes are safe from this industrial encroachment. We pushed back against being ignored and we won.
December 16, 2016
Final supporters
Again, Arlington County is barreling ahead with a project impacting a neighborhood without consulting nearby residents. This is a disturbing trend that demands a strong voice from Arlington citizens.
The county is proceeding with a plan to purchase the Buck tract on N. Quincy Street for $30 million (more than $6 million over the 2016 tax assessment) and redevelop the property for, no doubt, tens of millions more - all for a bus parking lot and repair facility.
We do not object to the redevelopment of this ideally-located tract but the placement of an industrial site directly adjoining an existing residential neighborhood is unprecedented in Arlington and bodes ominously for other neighborhoods.
They have proceeded without consulting the adjacent neighborhood and have kept Arlington citizens at-large in the dark about their planning. We have repeatedly asked for a seat in their discussions but have been denied at every turn.
It's time for Arlington citizens to demand a return to the "Arlington Way" and stop the Buck tract before your neighborhood is next.
Updates
October 25, 2016
The county continues to ignore our requests for a meeting while they rush toward this industrial project. Seeing the stories from neighbors who are worried about their property values and quality of life reminds me why we cannot let this pass in silence.
October 25, 2016
Seeing this level of support confirms that my neighbors feel the same frustration I do about being shut out of our own community planning. We have finally cracked the wall of silence the county built around this project.
Reached 100 supporters
October 25, 2016
52 Comments
This is a huge space, and could be a great site for another - urgently needed - school. Turning it into a bus lot makes no sense. Among other issues, students, other pedestrians, and drivers already have trouble when W-L is getting out. Imagine the congestion and chaos if there were a depot across the street!
Considering its proximity to the Rosslyn Ballston corridor and the population growth expected for the area, it seems there are many better uses that could be planned for the Buck site than school bus parking. A bus parking and repair facility seems more ideally suited for a location in an area currently being used primarily as an industrial zone.
This is neither a responsible nor reasonable use of the land that was purchased. APS has a number of other more pressing needs, not the least his classroom space for the burgeoning school age population K through 12 (with additional students in the pipeline). They're not making more land in Arlington County. Land usage must be considered
This is an appalling plan, and the lack of transparency even more appalling. Proceeding with this project without appropriate impact studies and without community debate is irresponsible and undermines citizen trust in the Board.
This site is directly opposite a driveway in to Washington Lee high school that is heavily used, and it should not be given over to any use that promotes heavy traffic. It also lies directly below a major children's park/play area, which should be taken into consideration, as any pollution emitted would affect that space.
Terrible idea!
Quincy Street is a narrow 2 lane road, which gets clogged by busses coming and going from Washington-Lee and residential commuters as it is. Why would you locate bus/ community vehicle parking immediately adjacent a beautiful school and park (not to mention a quiet residential community)??? No wonder companies are shaking their heads and heading out of Arlington!
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The county just confirmed they are abandoning the proposal for the bus facility on the Buck tract. My neighbors and I are breathing a massive sigh of relief today knowing our homes are safe from this industrial encroachment. We pushed back against being ignored and we won.
December 16, 2016
Final supporters
Again, Arlington County is barreling ahead with a project impacting a neighborhood without consulting nearby residents. This is a disturbing trend that demands a strong voice from Arlington citizens.
The county is proceeding with a plan to purchase the Buck tract on N. Quincy Street for $30 million (more than $6 million over the 2016 tax assessment) and redevelop the property for, no doubt, tens of millions more - all for a bus parking lot and repair facility.
We do not object to the redevelopment of this ideally-located tract but the placement of an industrial site directly adjoining an existing residential neighborhood is unprecedented in Arlington and bodes ominously for other neighborhoods.
They have proceeded without consulting the adjacent neighborhood and have kept Arlington citizens at-large in the dark about their planning. We have repeatedly asked for a seat in their discussions but have been denied at every turn.
It's time for Arlington citizens to demand a return to the "Arlington Way" and stop the Buck tract before your neighborhood is next.
Updates
October 25, 2016
The county continues to ignore our requests for a meeting while they rush toward this industrial project. Seeing the stories from neighbors who are worried about their property values and quality of life reminds me why we cannot let this pass in silence.
October 25, 2016
Seeing this level of support confirms that my neighbors feel the same frustration I do about being shut out of our own community planning. We have finally cracked the wall of silence the county built around this project.
Reached 100 supporters
October 25, 2016
52 Comments
This is an inappropriate redevelopment in a residential neighborhood. There are many other more appropriate uses in character with the property's commercial nature that aren't so grossly incompatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
This is a huge space, and could be a great site for another - urgently needed - school. Turning it into a bus lot makes no sense. Among other issues, students, other pedestrians, and drivers already have trouble when W-L is getting out. Imagine the congestion and chaos if there were a depot across the street!
Considering its proximity to the Rosslyn Ballston corridor and the population growth expected for the area, it seems there are many better uses that could be planned for the Buck site than school bus parking. A bus parking and repair facility seems more ideally suited for a location in an area currently being used primarily as an industrial zone.
This is neither a responsible nor reasonable use of the land that was purchased. APS has a number of other more pressing needs, not the least his classroom space for the burgeoning school age population K through 12 (with additional students in the pipeline). They're not making more land in Arlington County. Land usage must be considered
This is an appalling plan, and the lack of transparency even more appalling. Proceeding with this project without appropriate impact studies and without community debate is irresponsible and undermines citizen trust in the Board.
This site is directly opposite a driveway in to Washington Lee high school that is heavily used, and it should not be given over to any use that promotes heavy traffic. It also lies directly below a major children's park/play area, which should be taken into consideration, as any pollution emitted would affect that space.
Terrible idea!
Quincy Street is a narrow 2 lane road, which gets clogged by busses coming and going from Washington-Lee and residential commuters as it is. Why would you locate bus/ community vehicle parking immediately adjacent a beautiful school and park (not to mention a quiet residential community)??? No wonder companies are shaking their heads and heading out of Arlington!
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This is an inappropriate redevelopment in a residential neighborhood. There are many other more appropriate uses in character with the property's commercial nature that aren't so grossly incompatible with the surrounding neighborhood.