Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live between Glebe and George Mason - currently zoned for Barcroft. Although I do not have school aged children now, we will in the next few years.

I think the county is forgetting to consider the huge turn around of SFH in that area- and the number of children who will be coming from those neighborhoods in addition to the apartments. Of our old retired neighbors who have moved out in the past few years - every single one was replaced with a young couple with a baby or is currently pregnant - and no plans of moving.

Although I have noticed a few families moving into the new Glebe townhomes with babies- my husband believes most will move to single family homes before the children are school aged ( similar to what happened in cameron station in alexandria- they built a new ES thinking those homes would need a local school, but most families moved before their kids were that old.)

I agree that most of the high end apartments at Pike 3400 and potentially near food star will be young single/newly married couples without kids in school.

Hey neighbor! I'm one of those couples with a baby and we're watching this closely. I doesn't seem that the county is planning ahead. After all, this is the same county that said South Arlington would remain the land of single adults, but there are kids everywhere now.

Also, in another post... " A minority of households in Arlington have kids in the public schools so if parents don't show up and take a seat at the table--including in discussions about things like housing policy or the countywide facilities study--the needs of the kids are going to be drowned out." Is this really true?

The TJ study group--and to be fair, it is county owned land, so they needed to involve county stakeholders and not just school stakeholders--included reps from the Planning Commission, Transportation Commission, Environment and Energy Conservation Commission, Parks and Rec Commission, Sports Commission, Urban Forestry Commission, seven civic associations, the County Fair board, Friends of TJ Park.....and 2 people from the APS Facilities Advisory Council and someone from the TJ PTA. Surprise surprise! This group did not support building a new elementary school!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live between Glebe and George Mason - currently zoned for Barcroft. Although I do not have school aged children now, we will in the next few years.

I think the county is forgetting to consider the huge turn around of SFH in that area- and the number of children who will be coming from those neighborhoods in addition to the apartments. Of our old retired neighbors who have moved out in the past few years - every single one was replaced with a young couple with a baby or is currently pregnant - and no plans of moving.

Although I have noticed a few families moving into the new Glebe townhomes with babies- my husband believes most will move to single family homes before the children are school aged ( similar to what happened in cameron station in alexandria- they built a new ES thinking those homes would need a local school, but most families moved before their kids were that old.)

I agree that most of the high end apartments at Pike 3400 and potentially near food star will be young single/newly married couples without kids in school.

"young couple with a baby or is currently pregnant - and no plans of moving" haha get back to me when they look at public schools, most will high tail outta there.

Obviously they haven't been. Not at Oakrige. Not in my neighborhood. Most SFH owners were ok with the status quo. We are not ok with the changes that are happening around us. Many people were confident their kids would get a good education before. We are concerned with an overburdened system, and no apparent planning.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live between Glebe and George Mason - currently zoned for Barcroft. Although I do not have school aged children now, we will in the next few years.

I think the county is forgetting to consider the huge turn around of SFH in that area- and the number of children who will be coming from those neighborhoods in addition to the apartments. Of our old retired neighbors who have moved out in the past few years - every single one was replaced with a young couple with a baby or is currently pregnant - and no plans of moving.

Although I have noticed a few families moving into the new Glebe townhomes with babies- my husband believes most will move to single family homes before the children are school aged ( similar to what happened in cameron station in alexandria- they built a new ES thinking those homes would need a local school, but most families moved before their kids were that old.)

I agree that most of the high end apartments at Pike 3400 and potentially near food star will be young single/newly married couples without kids in school.

"young couple with a baby or is currently pregnant - and no plans of moving" haha get back to me when they look at public schools, most will high tail outta there.

I am the PP - I understand that it what people keep saying ( that people like us will want to move ) I am a teacher ( not in ACPS) and I promise you, we will not be moving. Over crowding without admin support concerns me more than anything else. But a strong teacher can control a large group of kids - as long as the entire school is on board with expectations and training is available for new teachers.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live between Glebe and George Mason - currently zoned for Barcroft. Although I do not have school aged children now, we will in the next few years.

I think the county is forgetting to consider the huge turn around of SFH in that area- and the number of children who will be coming from those neighborhoods in addition to the apartments. Of our old retired neighbors who have moved out in the past few years - every single one was replaced with a young couple with a baby or is currently pregnant - and no plans of moving.

Although I have noticed a few families moving into the new Glebe townhomes with babies- my husband believes most will move to single family homes before the children are school aged ( similar to what happened in cameron station in alexandria- they built a new ES thinking those homes would need a local school, but most families moved before their kids were that old.)

I agree that most of the high end apartments at Pike 3400 and potentially near food star will be young single/newly married couples without kids in school.

Hey neighbor! I'm one of those couples with a baby and we're watching this closely. I doesn't seem that the county is planning ahead. After all, this is the same county that said South Arlington would remain the land of single adults, but there are kids everywhere now.

Also, in another post... " A minority of households in Arlington have kids in the public schools so if parents don't show up and take a seat at the table--including in discussions about things like housing policy or the countywide facilities study--the needs of the kids are going to be drowned out." Is this really true?

Anonymous wrote:I live in S Arlington- between Penrose and Columbia Heights- I think it is called Arlington view- regardless there are tons of pregnant moms, infants and toddlers all around. No one I have talked too is considering moving. We are zoned for Patrick Henry so we don't have a dog in this fight but will be watching closely. I think it is naïve to assume that people will be moving or that people living in townhouses or apartments do not have school aged children.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live between Glebe and George Mason - currently zoned for Barcroft. Although I do not have school aged children now, we will in the next few years.

I think the county is forgetting to consider the huge turn around of SFH in that area- and the number of children who will be coming from those neighborhoods in addition to the apartments. Of our old retired neighbors who have moved out in the past few years - every single one was replaced with a young couple with a baby or is currently pregnant - and no plans of moving.

Although I have noticed a few families moving into the new Glebe townhomes with babies- my husband believes most will move to single family homes before the children are school aged ( similar to what happened in cameron station in alexandria- they built a new ES thinking those homes would need a local school, but most families moved before their kids were that old.)

I agree that most of the high end apartments at Pike 3400 and potentially near food star will be young single/newly married couples without kids in school.

"young couple with a baby or is currently pregnant - and no plans of moving" haha get back to me when they look at public schools, most will high tail outta there.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live between Glebe and George Mason - currently zoned for Barcroft. Although I do not have school aged children now, we will in the next few years.

I think the county is forgetting to consider the huge turn around of SFH in that area- and the number of children who will be coming from those neighborhoods in addition to the apartments. Of our old retired neighbors who have moved out in the past few years - every single one was replaced with a young couple with a baby or is currently pregnant - and no plans of moving.

Although I have noticed a few families moving into the new Glebe townhomes with babies- my husband believes most will move to single family homes before the children are school aged ( similar to what happened in cameron station in alexandria- they built a new ES thinking those homes would need a local school, but most families moved before their kids were that old.)

I agree that most of the high end apartments at Pike 3400 and potentially near food star will be young single/newly married couples without kids in school.

Hey neighbor! I'm one of those couples with a baby and we're watching this closely. I doesn't seem that the county is planning ahead. After all, this is the same county that said South Arlington would remain the land of single adults, but there are kids everywhere now.

Also, in another post... " A minority of households in Arlington have kids in the public schools so if parents don't show up and take a seat at the table--including in discussions about things like housing policy or the countywide facilities study--the needs of the kids are going to be drowned out." Is this really true?

Did they really say that south Arlington would remain the land of single adults? Really?!!! I mean honestly, where do they think first time home buyers are going to flock? The people with young, elementary aged children? My neighborhood is either 70+ hoarders or under 40 with kids. As newer construction picks up we are starting to see more middle ground. I swear I think the county just projects what they hope will be.
" gosh, we'll hand out a loan for a 300 unit 100% affordable high rise, and hope that there won't be too many kids... And they won't need ESOL. I'm sure it'll all work out."

I guess it will, if their idea of working out is chasing the middle class out of south Arlington.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live between Glebe and George Mason - currently zoned for Barcroft. Although I do not have school aged children now, we will in the next few years.

I think the county is forgetting to consider the huge turn around of SFH in that area- and the number of children who will be coming from those neighborhoods in addition to the apartments. Of our old retired neighbors who have moved out in the past few years - every single one was replaced with a young couple with a baby or is currently pregnant - and no plans of moving.

Although I have noticed a few families moving into the new Glebe townhomes with babies- my husband believes most will move to single family homes before the children are school aged ( similar to what happened in cameron station in alexandria- they built a new ES thinking those homes would need a local school, but most families moved before their kids were that old.)

I agree that most of the high end apartments at Pike 3400 and potentially near food star will be young single/newly married couples without kids in school.

Hey neighbor! I'm one of those couples with a baby and we're watching this closely. I doesn't seem that the county is planning ahead. After all, this is the same county that said South Arlington would remain the land of single adults, but there are kids everywhere now.

Also, in another post... " A minority of households in Arlington have kids in the public schools so if parents don't show up and take a seat at the table--including in discussions about things like housing policy or the countywide facilities study--the needs of the kids are going to be drowned out." Is this really true?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live between Glebe and George Mason - currently zoned for Barcroft. Although I do not have school aged children now, we will in the next few years.

I think the county is forgetting to consider the huge turn around of SFH in that area- and the number of children who will be coming from those neighborhoods in addition to the apartments. Of our old retired neighbors who have moved out in the past few years - every single one was replaced with a young couple with a baby or is currently pregnant - and no plans of moving.

Although I have noticed a few families moving into the new Glebe townhomes with babies- my husband believes most will move to single family homes before the children are school aged ( similar to what happened in cameron station in alexandria- they built a new ES thinking those homes would need a local school, but most families moved before their kids were that old.)

I agree that most of the high end apartments at Pike 3400 and potentially near food star will be young single/newly married couples without kids in school.

Hey neighbor! I'm one of those couples with a baby and we're watching this closely. I doesn't seem that the county is planning ahead. After all, this is the same county that said South Arlington would remain the land of single adults, but there are kids everywhere now.

Also, in another post... " A minority of households in Arlington have kids in the public schools so if parents don't show up and take a seat at the table--including in discussions about things like housing policy or the countywide facilities study--the needs of the kids are going to be drowned out." Is this really true?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live between Glebe and George Mason - currently zoned for Barcroft. Although I do not have school aged children now, we will in the next few years.

I think the county is forgetting to consider the huge turn around of SFH in that area- and the number of children who will be coming from those neighborhoods in addition to the apartments. Of our old retired neighbors who have moved out in the past few years - every single one was replaced with a young couple with a baby or is currently pregnant - and no plans of moving.

Although I have noticed a few families moving into the new Glebe townhomes with babies- my husband believes most will move to single family homes before the children are school aged ( similar to what happened in cameron station in alexandria- they built a new ES thinking those homes would need a local school, but most families moved before their kids were that old.)

I agree that most of the high end apartments at Pike 3400 and potentially near food star will be young single/newly married couples without kids in school.

"young couple with a baby or is currently pregnant - and no plans of moving" haha get back to me when they look at public schools, most will high tail outta there.

Anonymous wrote:I live between Glebe and George Mason - currently zoned for Barcroft. Although I do not have school aged children now, we will in the next few years.

I think the county is forgetting to consider the huge turn around of SFH in that area- and the number of children who will be coming from those neighborhoods in addition to the apartments. Of our old retired neighbors who have moved out in the past few years - every single one was replaced with a young couple with a baby or is currently pregnant - and no plans of moving.

Although I have noticed a few families moving into the new Glebe townhomes with babies- my husband believes most will move to single family homes before the children are school aged ( similar to what happened in cameron station in alexandria- they built a new ES thinking those homes would need a local school, but most families moved before their kids were that old.)

I agree that most of the high end apartments at Pike 3400 and potentially near food star will be young single/newly married couples without kids in school.

Anonymous wrote:I live between Glebe and George Mason - currently zoned for Barcroft. Although I do not have school aged children now, we will in the next few years.

I think the county is forgetting to consider the huge turn around of SFH in that area- and the number of children who will be coming from those neighborhoods in addition to the apartments. Of our old retired neighbors who have moved out in the past few years - every single one was replaced with a young couple with a baby or is currently pregnant - and no plans of moving.

Although I have noticed a few families moving into the new Glebe townhomes with babies- my husband believes most will move to single family homes before the children are school aged ( similar to what happened in cameron station in alexandria- they built a new ES thinking those homes would need a local school, but most families moved before their kids were that old.)

I agree that most of the high end apartments at Pike 3400 and potentially near food star will be young single/newly married couples without kids in school.