New draft plan for Langston Blvd emphasizes role of private development in building public benefits

Arlington County has published a new draft plan outlining how to encourage private development on Langston Blvd to turn it into a walkable, bikeable corridor with apartment buildings and public spaces.
The plan, released last week, follows up on a more conceptual document released last year. This document introduced the vision for less dense neighborhoods giving way to “activity hubs,” such as the Lee Heights Shopping Center, developed with 15-story apartment buildings.
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