County Board Approves Future Rosslyn Development Plan
 APAH achieved an important milestone when the Arlington County Board approved the Western Rosslyn Area Planning Study (WRAPS) in July, following an extensive community process. APAH's aging, 39-unit Queens Court Apartments was approved for redevelopment to a 12-story multifamily building with approximately 250 affordable units and a 9,000 sq ft public park.
The WRAPS plan will bring new public and private benefits to an underutilized six acre site, including a new fire station, public school and parks. Many thanks to the WRAPS Working Group and County staff and board for their support.
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Mark Your Calendar:APAH September Affordable Housing Open House SeriesAPAH invites you to our open house series in celebration of Arlington's Affordable Housing Month in September. The free events will take place each Wednesday throughout the month, and are great opportunities to visit APAH's properties and learn more about affordable housing in Arlington. Click here for the schedule and more information.
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Sep 2, 8:00-8:45 AM
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Columbia Grove Apartments
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1010 S Frederick St
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Sep 9, 11:30 AM-12:15 PM
| Parc Rosslyn Apartments | 1531 N Pierce St | |
Sep 16, 8:00-8:45 AM
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Arna Valley View Apartments
| 2300 S 25th St | |
Sep 23, 11:30 AM-12:15 PM
| Arlington Mill Residences | 901 S Dinwiddie St | |
Sep 30, 8:00-8:45 AM
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Buchanan Gardens Apartments
| 926 S Buchanan St |
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| Affordable Housing Master Plan Vote on September 19th |
Arlington's Affordable Housing Master Plan, which has been three years in the making, is scheduled for a County Board vote on September 19th. 13,500 affordable housing units were lost between 2000-2013, and we face a shortfall of 7,500 homes for the County's current low income population. This plan sets goals and identifies tools to address the massive loss of affordable homes.
APAH encourages you to support this thoughtful plan and its vision for Arlington's future. Share your views with the County Board by sending an email to countyboard@arlingtonva.us.
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Pilot English Language Program
Launches at Arlington Mill
Wilma, who faithfully attended classes, reported feeling much more confident in her English skills and more willing to approach people to ask questions or voice concerns. As a mother of three, she was able to attend thanks to the childcare and enrichment activities offered by volunteers.
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Join us at APAH's Annual Fundraiser on October 6th at the Clarendon Ballroom! This celebratory networking event brings together business and community leaders and affordable housing advocates working to keep Arlington diverse and inclusive.
Special thanks to our 2015 Grand Sponsors, AvalonBay Communities and Bozzuto, and all of our already confirmed 2015 Sponsors!
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Volunteer Spotlight: Brittany Smith 
Brittany has volunteered at APAH's Buchanan Gardens Apartments since September 2014. In the fall, she will study Creative Writing at the University of New Hampshire.
When I filled out APAH's volunteer application, I had a few ideas about what I would be doing. APAH needed a child care volunteer, so I knew I would be in charge of a group of kids. Maybe I would read with or to them. Maybe I would feed the kids cookies and juice. I would definitely take them outside to use up their seemingly endless supply of energy!
What I didn't expect was that I would become a part of this wonderful community. Click here to read Brittany's full story.
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Funding Partners Support Development
and Resident Services Needs
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Check Presentation with
Tamara Gifford, Bank of America, and Nina Janopaul, APAH.
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- Bank of America awarded APAH $20,000 in general operating support.- E*TRADE's Tech Interventions for Community Change Grant will pair APAH with 501cTech to improve APAH's systems and provide Wi-Fi in community rooms of APAH properties. - Enterprise Community Partners awarded a $50,000 Transit-Oriented Development grant for work leading to redevelopment of APAH's aging Queens Court into 250 units of affordable housing.
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Thank You to our 2014 Grand Sponsor
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