Ballston's 'Southern Gateway' Set for Transformation
Plan focuses on the transition area from Ballston proper to nearby residential areas, calls for more pedestrian-friendly blocks.
The Arlington County Board on Saturday approved a plan designed to remake the southern gateway to Ballston from an automobile-oriented area to one that's more pedestrian friendly. The idea is to focus on the transition from Ballston proper to the nearby residential neighborhoods. “This is an exciting plan, four years in the making, that will guide future development of Ballston for years to come,” Chairman Walter Tejada said in a statement. “We thank the community and the many stakeholders who contributed their time and creativity to help develop a long-range plan that will help transform Ballston into another great urban village.” The document the board approved Saturday is an addendum to the North Quincy Street Plan, which was adopted in…
