Explore Shirlington's Urban Village - RSVP required
| When |
Jun 06, 2009
from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
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| Where | Shirlington Transit Center, S Randolph Street & 31st Street South, Arlington, VA |
| Contact Name | Rebecca Perring |
| Contact Phone | (202) 448-4408 |
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Please join the Coalition for Smarter Growth for the first-ever walking tour of this Arlington neighborhood. Come find out why everyone is talking about Shirlington!
Walking Tour: Life Beyond the Orange Line in Shirlington
Saturday, June 6, 2009
10:00am-12:00pm
RSVPs required ($10 suggested donation*)
Transit accessible; directions
Is it possible to create a walkable, mixed-use community without Metro? Shirlington thinks so -- and has the goods to prove it. Our latest tour showcases a walkable, mixed-use community with culture, recreation and retail galore. And you still don't need a car to get there.
Check out urban smart growth in a community not served by rail, but with a state of the art bus transit center. You'll see the integration of public services and private development in the Signature Theatre, new library branch and retail, apartments and office. Enjoy pedestrian-prioritized streetscapes and the integration of park, recreation and trail spaces.
Arlington County Board Member Chris Zimmerman will be our tour guide, with additional remarks from former board member and current Clerk of the Court Paul Ferguson and CSG Housing Director Melissa Bondi.
Getting to Shirlington
Shirlington is one of the most accessible places in the region despite not having Metrorail, and we hope you'll arrive by bike, foot, or transit. The neighborhood is served by several Metrobus routes, all connecting to the nearby Pentagon City and Crystal City Metro stations.
