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Dear
Neighbors and Community Stakeholders,
The Department of Parks and Recreation will be holding a
public meeting on October 5, 2016, at 7 p.m. at the Ashlawn Elementary School
Cafeteria. The meeting will be an opportunity for staff to share
information about the Bluemont Park Field project, listen to community concerns
and suggestions and share next steps.
Participants are encouraged to show up early and write
questions and concerns about the project on white boards located along one side
of the room. Posted questions will be used during a facilitated whole
group conversation.
Community Meeting to Discuss Bluemont Park Field Project
Agenda
- Welcome and Introductions
- Purpose of Meeting
- Review of Bluemont Park Field Project
- Facilitated Discussion
- Next Steps
- Questions and Comments
- Wrap-up
Background:
On July 16, 2016 the County Board approved an award of
contract to renovate an athletic field at Bluemont Park and build a trail
connection to Ashlawn Elementary School. After the award of contract,
several individuals and the leadership of the Bluemont and Boulevard Manor
Civic Associations and Parks and Recreation Commission expressed concerns about
fencing the diamond field and there was concern that a thorough public process
had not taken place.
This community discussion will be taking place while the
overall project proceeds forward as the preliminary work does not affect the
fence. Construction on the project began on Monday September 26, 2016.
Initial stages of construction will include installation of erosion and
sediment controls and tree protection measures and do not prevent subsequent
consideration regarding potential modifications to the diamond field
fence.
Please share this update with anyone interested in the
project.
Lisa Grandle
Park Development Division Chief
Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation
2100 Clarendon Blvd., Suite #414
Arlington Virginia 22201
703-228-3332
lgrand@arlingtonva.us
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