Arlington

For the added convenience of living in National Landing and a range of available floor plans, consider the many options of living at Eclipse on Center Park. Made up of two towers, the property sits near Potomac Yard, with generous views overlooking the city skyline and the Potomac River.

Found at Jefferson Highway and South Glebe Road, the Arlington location is just a short walk away from the nearby shopping, dining and entertainment options of Potomac Yard. In addition, the property sits close to the Metro, the Mount Vernon Bike Trail for easy outdoor recreation, plus within walking distance of National Airport and the fun of Four Mile Run Park.

The building offers up the convenience of ground-level retail space too, with plans to help entice

Full of area parks, trails and other opportunities for outdoor recreation, it’s not hard to understand why Arlington was just named the fittest city in the country. The new ranking comes from the American College of Sports Medicine and the Anthem Foundation.

The annual ACSM American Fitness Index takes into account the 100 largest cities in the U.S., ranking them in terms of dozens of different health-related indicators. Those categories range from health behaviors to community infrastructure.

Arlington took the very top spot for 2019 with an overall score of 87.3. In fact, Arlington ranked as one of the top 10 cities for 22 of the 33 indicators studied to come up with the ranking.

In six specific cases Arlington ranked as number one. Those

Only a handful of units remain up for sale at Trafalgar Flats, where already more than 80-percent of available units are sold. Immediate move-in possibilities exist for the remaining studios, one- and two-bedroom units, with prices starting in the $300,000s.

Delivered last year, the new Arlington property not only enjoys an enviable location, but also some impressive private additions. Options start at around a cozy 400 square feet of living space, while some of the largest units in Trafalgar Flats easily make room for more than 900 square feet of living space.

In all, the upscale property provides for nearly 80 private residences. New buyers can expect to find such stylish inclusions as stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and large

For luxury amenities in Rosslyn, consider the possibilities of Pierce. Part of The Highlands, a mixed-use development slated to be finished in 2021, Pierce is one of three planned residential buildings in the area. While the other two are slated for apartments, Pierce will offer 104 condo units.

Under construction at the former site of an old office building, the new Pierce tower will sit on the top of a hill, with a full 27-stories of planned condos and amenities. Ranging from a one-bedroom with a den to a two-bedroom and even three-bedroom design, the new tower offers up plenty of options, starting with 1,200 square feet of living space.

Some of the largest condos, however, will boast a more generous 2.400 square feet of living space. Future

Graphic: Crystal City Business Improvement District

Formed to promote the offerings of Crystal City, the Crystal City Business Improvement District works to continually promote local restaurants, retailers, businesses and the residential community as a whole.  Essentially a BID is a private/public partnership for business and property owners to collectively contribute to the development, promotion and maintenance of a commercial district.

Property owners within the boundary elect a Board of Directors to governor the BID. The board is made up of a mix of tenants, business representatives, property owners, and others with an interest in the area.

The Crystal City BID has six core areas it focuses on including economic development, transportation,

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Whether you’re an avid runner or just like to take an occasional jog around your neighborhood or through the park, Arlington is a great place to get in some exercise. While there’s plenty to do, see and experience living in Arlington County, it’s specifically tops when it comes to running.

The county was just named the top spot for runners for the second year in a row. The ranking comes from SmartAsset, a financial website that commonly tracks consumer-oriented things, including the best cities for runners.

According to SmartAsset, when comparing the number of races per 10,000 residents, Arlington has more than any of the other 97 cities it studied. Some options for the spring include Crystal City 5K Fridays, held in

Blending the enjoyment of new construction with the historic appeal of authentic loft design principles, Wooster & Mercer brings the luxury of stylish living options to Arlington. The seven-story property in the Rosslyn neighborhood houses nearly 90 condos in all; the combination of two loft buildings joined together by a private courtyard.

The brick, factory-style façade is complimented inside by such desirable loft-inspired extras as exposed ductwork and large, industrial-style windows. Those industrial style points extend throughout the homes, translating to more unique designs, joined by modern, stylish interiors.

First delivered in the mid 2000s, buyers can choose from a more traditional flat, a dramatic loft or a penthouse unit. Starting

Brand new condos are headed to Arlington’s Court House neighborhood. 2000 Clarendon plans to bring more than 80 new luxury condos to the area, with delivery right now scheduled for spring of next year.

Reports suggest nearly half of the new condos will be one-bedroom, one-bath floor plans. Ranging from around 620 square feet to nearly 740 square feet in size, buyers can expect the condos to start priced in the high $400,000s.

Other options include around a dozen slightly larger floor plans with one-bedroom plus a den. Buyers will also have the choice of dozens of different two-bedroom, two-bath floor plans.

As well, there will be a handful of larger Sky Suites available, priced starting upwards of $1 million. Some of the units of 2000

For a walkable, urban community, Virginia Square certainly fits the bill. While mostly residential, the neighborhood is also home to two college campuses, several unique businesses and area parks.

George Washington University and George Mason University are both located in the area, as is the large Arlington Arts Center. The location provides some gallery space as well as some working artist studios. The building, itself, also sits on the National Register of Historic Places.

You’ll additionally find the Arlington Public Library’s main branch in Virginia Square, plus an eclectic mix of unique restaurants and boutiques. Outdoor attractions include the Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden, particularly popular during the summer season, plus several area

The votes are in and once again Arlington takes the top spot when it comes to the “Best City to Live in America”. The honor comes from Niche, an online review website that annually ranks cities in regards to everything from public schools to crime, diversity and nightlife.

Not only did Arlington rank as the number one city in the Niche listing, but it received an overall grade of an A+. The quality of the city’s public schools helped, as did doing well in the category of cities that are good for families. In both cases Arlington received an A+.

Arlington also received an A+ in nightlife and for the category of health and fitness. The city earned an A for diversity, the commute and outdoor activities. The rankings slipped slightly to a B+ for