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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Arlington County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Housing Affordability and Expanded Housing Options (EHO)
Residents and housing advocates clashed over the county's missing middle zoning policy. Supporters argue density is essential to combat rising costs and welcome newcomers, while neighborhood groups contend that redeveloped lots yield expensive luxury homes that displace long-term residents and strain local infrastructure.
Leckey Gardens Affordable Housing Development
A proposal to replace 40 aging garden apartments at 2031 N. Woodrow St. with an 11-story building housing 249 committed affordable units. While housing advocates and commissions praise the large increase in family-sized affordable homes, neighborhood residents raised concerns regarding building height, tree canopy loss, and parking constraints.