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TextThe Braddock Beacon, December 2010
Inspirational Community Engagement Reports Ring in the Holiday
Season
Since I came into office almost two years ago, I have made
increasing citizen involvement my number one priority. I believe that
starts with engaged communities and connected neighborhoods. Whether it
be serving as a neighborhood watch or emergency response volunteer,
helping in the schools, or visiting a senior who finds it hard to get out
of the house, we all have something to offer.
Braddock District Community Corner
Supervisor Cook in the Community; a look back at the 2010 Taste of
Braddock; Recognizing Winnie Shapiro for her Community Service and
Welcoming Anthony Vellucci, the Braddock District’s new Representative to
the Park Authority; Meeting Scheduled on Parking Concerns Along Zion
Drive and Braddock Neighborhood News: Office for Women and Domestic and
Sexual Violence Services and Commission for Women
VDOT Snow Summit Highlights New Approach to Plowing
When VDOT held a briefing for elected officials and their staff in early
November, we were happy to hear that some lessons had been learned from
the snow storms of 2009-2010, and that new practices have been adopted
and will be implemented for the winter of 2010-2011. What follows is a
summary of the steps being taken to ensure future snow storms will be
dealt with more effectively than those in the past.
Braddock District Office in 2010: A Year in Review
From record setting snowstorms to Braddock Nights, from Board
Meetings to homecoming parades, there was no shortage of activity for the
Braddock District in 2010.
A Look at Land Use Cases in the Braddock District: University Mall Moves
Forward, Three Cell Towers
Three free standing cell towers have recently been proposed for the
Braddock District. Two of these towers are located in industrial zones,
but will be within the view of nearby residential communities. The third
is located within a residential community.
An Update on Braddock District Sidewalks, Trails and Parks
Sidewalks and trails are critical to the lifestyle that exists
within the Braddock District. Over the past year a number of projects
have been completed that will improve connections and safety of street
crossings. Master Plan Process Starts for Monticello Park and Bid to
Dredge Lake Barton Received.
Ribbon Cutting Marks Completion of New Beltway Sound Wall at North
Springfield Elementary School
The Virginia Department of Transportation and its private partners
for the Capital Beltway HOT Lanes, Transurban-Fluor, held a ribbon
cutting ceremony on Wednesday, December 1, celebrating the completion of
a new sound wall constructed at the North Springfield Elementary School.
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