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The June Newsletter is Here!
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| TELL THE NVTA TO CONTINUE FUNDING RICHMOND HIGHWAY! |
Your comments are critical to ensuring that Richmond Highway receives funding from the NVTA. Last year, the NVTA allocated funds to Richmond Highway after robust citizen input and lobbying.
TELL THE NVTA TO FUND THE WIDENING OF RICHMOND HIGHWAY!
The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority
(NVTA) has issued its FY2017 Project List for public comment. Widening Richmond Highway (Route 1) from Napper Road to Mount Vernon Memorial Highway is not recommended by NVTA staff for FY2017 funding.
NVTA decisions are based on staff recommendations and public input.
Why is this important?
Completion of the engineering phase, utility relocation, site plan,and right-of-way acquisition are required when submitting an application for construction funding. In order to submit a timely application, there must be
continuous progress and funding for the criteria listed above.
Richmond Highway must be widened in order to install the Bus Rapid Transit lanes as part of the Embark process.
The public comment period is ongoing and runs until 5:00 pm on June 17, 2016. An open house, three town hall meetings, and program contact information are listed below:
- Public Hearing and Open House, June 9, 2016, NVTA Office, with the following format: 1) Open House 6:00pm-7:00pm, 2) presentation from Chairman Nohe at 7:00pm, 3) followed by public testimony immediately thereafter.
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Town Hall, June 14, 6:30-8:30 pm, South County Government Center, hosted by Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay
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Town Hall, June 15, 6:30-8:30 pm, Fairfax County Government Center rooms 9 and 10, hosted by Chairman Sharon Bulova
Below is the list of recommended staff projects by NVTA staff, to view the entire FY2017 Interim Project Evaluations,
click here
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Restaurant Trends Summit
Friday, June 10th
(No Business Roundtable Speaker Series in June)
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StreetSense's interior design work at "Not Your Average Joe's" Restaurant in Bethesda
Are you interested in the state of Northern Virginia restaurant industry? Do you want to know how the Richmond Highway Corridor is affected? If so, then join us as we host Adam Williamowsky, Director of Eat and Drink Operations at StreetSense and acclaimed architect Herb Heiserman, Managing Principle, Architectural Studio, also at StreetSense for a discussion on industry trends.
StreetSense is the area's premier firm specializing in the interior design, architecture, branding, and marketing of businesses and real estate. They are behind some of the most visual and innovative design concepts in the DC area. StreetSense's restaurant portfolio includes,
Hanks on the Hill, Ted's Bulletin, Bandolero of Georgetown, American Taproom in Clarendon, as well as chains such as
Starbucks and
Chipotle.
Join SFDC for our FIRST Restaurant Trends Summit, on Friday, June 10th, 8:00am-10:00am at the Hampton Inn Suites, at 5821 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22303.
Adam Williamowsky
Director of Eat+Drink Operations
Adam is the Director of Restaurants at Streetsense, overseeing all aspects of restaurant and food & beverage consultancy and operations. Prior to joining Streetsense in 2013, Adam co-founded Financial Foods where he was responsible for business development, concept development, branding, operational consulting, project management, and revenue and cost projections for Trummers on Main, GCDC, Dolcezza Gelato, Hill Country BBQ and many others.
- See more at:
http://www.streetsense.com/team/adam
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Adam Williamowsky
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Herb Heiserman
Managing Principal, Architecture Studio
A highly acclaimed architect with over 20 years of experience, Herb serves as a Managing Principal at Streetsense. Herb came to Streetsense in 2010 when his existing architecture firm, The Heiserman Group, joined with the company. As the Principal and Owner of The Heiserman Group, a second-generation firm started by his father in 1972, Herb grew the company into a nationally recognized firm, overseeing all phases of project design, planning, and administration for local, regional, and nationally expanding retail and restaurant tenants.
- See more at:
http://www.streetsense.com/team/herb
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Herb Heiserman
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Take the SFDC Communications Survey
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Help us improve our communications, please take the brief SFDC communications survey (less than 2 minutes)!
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The Business Roundtable Speaker Series Returns in July and August
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July BRSS: "Financing YOUR Business!"
Are you a new or aspiring business owner looking for financing? Maybe you are a veteran entrepreneur and looking for capital? Either way, we have a program for you!
Join us on Thursday, July 7th, 8:30am-10:00am, at the Holiday Inn, 6055 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22303.
Click here for a map
Additional event details forthcoming
COMING SOON:
August BRSS: "The Yelp Blues got you Down? Best Practices for Improving Online Ratings and Dealing with Trolls!" (Our guest speaker comes straight from the Better Business Bureau!)
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Dear Readers,
Last week, we sent you an email that included Metro's SafeTrack Plans, the repair schedule, as well as the specific dates and repair times that will impact commuters along the Richmond Highway Corridor. We plan to keep you updated with regard to any new developments.
"Fairfax to add bus service to assist in year long Metro SafeTrack disruptions,"
Luz Lazo,
The Washington Post.
"With Metro's rebuild project looming, some in Washington still in denial," Michael Laris, The Washington Post.
"Metro GM fires top managers," Max Smith, WTOP.
"Metro Repairs and Richmond Highway Impacts," SFDC Newsletter.
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"Virginia making a strong play for new FBI headquarters," By
Jonathan O'Connell and Rachel Weiner, The Washington Post.
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Like the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board on Facebook!
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The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board is the public agency that plans, organizes and provides services for people in our community who have mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or developmental disability (including intellectual disability).
The CSB also provides early intervention services for infants and toddlers who have developmental delays.
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Are Our Streams Healthy?
Join the Friends of Dyke Marsh on Saturday, June 11th from 9:00am to 12:00pm, to test the water quality in a stream that flows into Dyke Marsh.
It's great fun collecting sediment samples and looking for little critters. Meet in Westgrove Park, near the entrance and wear rubber boots if you have some. If you need some, let us know.
For additional information, please contact Glenda Booth at [email protected]
Click here for a map
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National Park Service Centennial and the Friends of Dyke Marsh 40th Anniversary
The Friends of Dyke Marsh will celebrate their 40th anniversary and the National Park Service's 100th anniversary this fall.
Here are some ways you can help:
1) Be a sponsor by providing financial support.
2) Provide an item or service for our silent auction.
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Help provide food or beverages.
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Mount Vernon Council of Citizens' Association
MVCCA general council meeting (Open to the public)
Wednesday, June 22, 8:00pm
Mount Vernon District Offices Community Room
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