Events: Support missing middle housing in Arlington
A triplex in Aurora Highlands with an ADU Image by Luca Gattoni-Celli used with permission.
It is currently illegal to build apartments in most of Arlington County. However, after two years of public engagement and policy evaluation, the Arlington County Board could end exclusionary zoning.
The YIMBYs of Northern Virginia are recruiting folks to testify in support at the public hearing on Saturday, January 21. You can RSVP with the YIMBYs of Northern Virginia to get more information about how to register to speak, talking points, and what to expect during the public hearing. Learn more here.
Sunday, January 22
January Ward 1.5 meet-up: Civic engagement can be both rewarding and frustrating, but it should never be lonely. If you’re looking to connect with other folks—especially in Wards 1 and 2—who think neighbors are nicer than neighborhood character and that cities should be for people, not for cars, come out on January 22 at 3 pm for this month’s meet-up in Adams Morgan. Learn more here.
Monday, January 23
Understanding public trust and media accountability: A recent Gallup survey found that the public’s confidence in news has fallen to an all-time low. As part of National News Literacy Week, the News Literacy Project is hosting a panel conversation with leading journalists and media experts on January 23 at 6:00 pm to explore what can news organizations do to regain trust in their work, what lessons newsroom leaders have learned from past mistakes, and how to help audiences understand the lengths they go through to produce credible and trustworthy news. Learn more here.
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