Newsroom
For Immediate Release
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
MEDIA ALERT: Shirlington Sneak Peek - Oct. 7
Official street opening, building tours, and more
WHAT: Official street opening and ribbon-cutting for the new section of Shirlington. Get a "insider" preview of coming attractions in this dining and entertainment hub. Find out about the new retail stores opening soon. Tour the nearly-complete ultra-modern new library, new apartments and the County's new "green" parks operations building. Also stay for Shirlington's Oktoberfest, following this event.
WHO: Arlington County Board Chairman Christopher Zimmerman will provide brief remarks. Business and residential community members are attending.
WHEN: Saturday, October 7, 2006, 11 a.m. to noon
WHERE:
* Intersection of S. Randolph St. and 28th St. S. (in Shirlington)
* Park in the large new parking garage, located just off Arlington Mill Drive, behind the new development (then walk up the new section of 28th Street, to S. Randolph St. (Note: Many streets in Shirlington will be blocked (due to this event as well as Oktoberfest)
Arlington, Va., is a world-class residential, business and tourist location that was originally part of the "10 miles square" parcel of land surveyed in 1791 to be the Nation's Capital. It is the geographically smallest self-governing county in the United States, occupying slightly less than 26 square miles. Arlington maintains a rich variety of stable neighborhoods, quality schools and enlightened land use, and received the Environmental Protection Agency's highest award for "Smart Growth" in 2002. Home to some of the most influential organizations in the world - including the Pentagon - Arlington stands out as one of America's preeminent places to live, visit and do business.
