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Civic engagement is at the heart of Arlington. Find a way to make a difference in your community — share feedback today, or find ways to get more deeply involved.

Highlighted Engagement Opportunities

CALL TO ACTION: A Virtual Conversation on the 2020 Census & the Challenge of Building a Complete Count

Please join members of the Arlington Complete Count Committee and 2020 Census Partners for this time-sensitive conversation to discuss recent changes to the Census timeline, understand potential impacts for Arlington residents, and explore strategies to ensure that we have a complete count in Arlington and the region.  This event will be online on Monday, August 10 at 6:30 pm. Register here.

Applications Open for Neighborhood College

Applications will be open soon for Neighborhood College, a free civic leadership development program for Arlingtonians who want to be more effective community activists, leaders, and volunteers. Participants learn about Arlington County government and practice core communication and influencing skills. This session will be conducted virtually, and Spanish interpretation will be provided as needed. Learn more and apply between August 3 and August 28.

Airplane Noise Virtual Community Conversation & AIrcraft Noise Mitigation Study Kickoff Meeting

Monday, August 17: Arlington County & Montgomery County invite you to engage with the AIrcraft Noise Mitigation Study team consultants and staff, local elected officials working to bring relief to impacted communities, and more. The study team wants to hear from you! Conversation will take place live on the Arlington County Facebook page on Monday, August 17th at 6:30 PM. Additional materials and information coming soon!

Become a Community Partner in the Upcoming Missing Middle Housing Study

The County is enlisting a network of community partners to facilitate broader participation in the upcoming Missing Middle Housing Study. Partners and their various experience will expand the study’s reach, diversify participating perspectives, and contribute to achieving the study’s goals. Any individual or community group/organization with an interest in spreading Missing Middle Housing Study information with their networks should apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Learn more here.

Return to Commuting Survey

Metro is getting ready to restore more bus and rail service as the region gradually reopens and more employees return to Metro for their travel needs. In order to provide the best possible service, WMATA needs some information about how your commuting patterns might change if you’ve been working remotely. Share your input here.

Summary of Vision Zero Community Feedback

In January 2020, Arlington County began the process of creating a Vision Zero Action plan. To better understand our Community’s goals and priorities when it comes to safe transportation investments, the Vision Zero project team asked Arlingtonians to provide feedback on a set of draft goals for the Vision Zero Action plan online, at an open house held on January 28, and in a series of pop-up events across the county.

We received over 6,500 individual comments from more than 660 residents, and used this qualitative and quantitative feedback and analysis to refine the goals for the Action Plan and identify key priorities for future transportation safety efforts. The results of this effort can be found in the Phase 1 Engagement Summary.

 

 

 

 

Get More Involved

Join Your Civic Association
The core of neighborhood activity, events & issues – there’s one in every corner of Arlington.

Serve on an Advisory Group
Take stewardship to the next level. 50+ boards & commissions advise the County Board on policy matters. Submit an Application

Attend Neighborhood College
It’s back-to-school time for those interested in getting involved with neighborhood issues.

Volunteer Locally
Online Volunteer Connection can help find the right fit for you — with a search tool, volunteer calendar, and notification feature.

Get Involved with a Community Organization
Serve your community through the interests that you are most passionate about.

Serve During Emergencies
Join a dedicated group of volunteers who help with the County’s emergency preparedness — and who assist should a disaster strike.

Watch County Board Meetings
One of the easiest ways to learn more about how your community and government works. Or sign up to speak at a County Board Meeting.

Help on Election Days
600+ Arlington citizens serve as election officers at polls. And register to vote!

 
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Background

arlington_place_logoThe PLACE initiative — Participation, Leadership, and Civic Engagement — launched in 2012 and was focused on updating the “Arlington Way” by expanding the ways in which our residents engage with each other and our government to enrich Arlington.