16 min
(Langston) Boulevard of Dreams The Arlington Amp
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Right now, Langston Boulevard (formerly Lee Highway) is one of the most car-centric corridors in Arlington. In most places, it's ugly, dangerous, and scary. But a group of residents from 17 different civic associations along the boulevard decided they wanted to change this. Today, the current draft plan for “Plan Langston Boulevard” includes more density, affordable housing, visually-appealing storefronts, bike lanes, and pedestrian spaces. But with so many different voices in the conversation—and perhaps a few voices noticeably missing—who gets to have a say in what the future boulevard will look like?
To learn more...
Check out Langston Boulevard Alliance Subscribe to get email updates about Plan Langston Boulevard from Arlington CountyHelp improve your own neighborhood through the county's Engage Arlington programMusic in this episode: Highride by Radio Pink, from Blue Dot Sessions
This podcast is brought to you by Arlington Independent Media's Youth Journalism Initiative. To join us or to support our local reporting work here in Arlington VA, visit our website.
Right now, Langston Boulevard (formerly Lee Highway) is one of the most car-centric corridors in Arlington. In most places, it's ugly, dangerous, and scary. But a group of residents from 17 different civic associations along the boulevard decided they wanted to change this. Today, the current draft plan for “Plan Langston Boulevard” includes more density, affordable housing, visually-appealing storefronts, bike lanes, and pedestrian spaces. But with so many different voices in the conversation—and perhaps a few voices noticeably missing—who gets to have a say in what the future boulevard will look like?
To learn more...
Check out Langston Boulevard Alliance Subscribe to get email updates about Plan Langston Boulevard from Arlington CountyHelp improve your own neighborhood through the county's Engage Arlington programMusic in this episode: Highride by Radio Pink, from Blue Dot Sessions
This podcast is brought to you by Arlington Independent Media's Youth Journalism Initiative. To join us or to support our local reporting work here in Arlington VA, visit our website.
16 min