Redevelopment of 1501 Langston Boulevard
Arlington County
Summary
The county approved the first major mixed-use project under the Langston Boulevard Area Plan, bringing 300 new homes, retail space, and a public park plaza to the corridor while tackling serious local flooding issues.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates a $1.77 million cash contribution to the Affordable Housing Investment Fund alongside significant private capital investment in public stormwater infrastructure.
Future residents seeking housing in a transit-accessible corridor, individuals benefiting from 19 on-site affordable housing units, and the broader community gaining public open space and flood mitigation.
Nearby residents concerned about building height, density, and increased traffic at a notoriously hazardous intersection.
Mentions & discussions (3)
County Board (Regular) — May 16, 2026
The board wrestled with whether approving a low-density townhouse project on a site slated for multifamily housing undermined the newly adopted Langston Boulevard Area Plan.
County Board (Regular) — April 18, 2026
The county approved the first major mixed-use project under the Langston Boulevard Area Plan, bringing 300 new homes, retail space, and a public park plaza to the corridor while tackling serious local flooding issues.
Developers pitch 630-unit mixed-use project for former TSA building in Pentagon City
Developers are hoping to convert the vacant former TSA headquarters in Pentagon City into hundreds of apartments and over 30,000 square feet of retail space.
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