Community Development – Arlington Historical Society

The Fastest Growing County in America: Suburbanization, Segregation, and Community Development in Arlington

AnnetteNovember 20, 2020

This presentation explores segregation and racialized zoning and planning laws in Arlington to see how these policies impacted the county’s suburban growth fro... Read More...

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Ellen M. Bozman Building Dedication (2018)

AnnetteJune 15, 2020

The Ellen M. Bozman Building Dedication in 2018 includes unique memories from family members and colleagues as well as the beginnings of Arlington "Smart Growt... Read More...

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Columbia Pike Documentary Project (2011)

AnnetteMay 9, 2020

A segment of AVN's monthly magazine show, "Here/now", "Artscape" takes a look at all things cultural around Arlington. In this episode, we look at a group who ... Read More...

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Arlington Oral History: Susan Bell (2016)

AnnetteFebruary 18, 2020

Susan Bell is the retired Department Director for Arlington County Community Planning, Housing and Development. Bell worked for the County from 1983-2011 an... Read More...

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Arlington Oral History: Robert Brosnan (2015)

AnnetteFebruary 18, 2020

Robert "Bob" Brosnan, retired director of Arlington County's Department of Community Planning, Housing and Development, is interviewed about his years in Arl... Read More...

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