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What Is A LEED Certification?
Many people have questions about what a LEED certification is, so we wanted to take this opportunity to explain it. With many new development projects, you may see the following symbol or a variation of the symbol and wonder what it means:About The Ballston BID
From the Ballston BID's website:
"The Ballston Business Improvement District, or BID, is a 25-block area within the Ballston neighborhood comprised of both commercial and residential properties. The BID is funded by a special tax paid by commercial property owners within our set boundaries. That tax makes up the Ballston BID budget, and funds various projects to maintain Ballston as an ideal destination to live, work, shop, learn and play."
VIDA Fitness Ballston Open House
VIDA Fitness Ballston located at 4040 Wilson has their Open House on February 18th. When you sign up for a year membership during one of their open houses you'll receive a $100 credit to be used on in club purchases!
Discounts For 4040 Wilson Blvd. Residents
4040 Wilson Blvd. offers online discounts to residents...
2Bd/2Ba at The View Luxury Apartments
The View Luxury Apartments are located at 4000 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203. If you've been thinking about moving, here is one of their 2Bedroom/2Bath units.Ballston 2021 Outdoor Activity Survey
The Ballston BID created a survey "to give the community a voice and help us curate the most engaging and interesting events in Ballston. From road closures to timing to theme, this is your chance to weigh in on what you’d like to see come to the streets and parks of Ballston."
Arlington Ranked No. 6 Best Work-Life Balance
Smartasset, a financial technology company, recently published their 2021 edition of "Cities With the Best Work-Life Balance" which features Arlington as the number 6 city.
New Photo of Ballston
We love photos showcasing Ballston. This newest one highlights the new Ballston Quarter
Arlington and Other Walkable Cities On The Rise
Curbed.com, a website detailing neighborhoods and cities, published an article in 2019 on "Why building walkable cities is the key to economic success."
In the article, the author references a new report from Foot Traffic Ahead on the impact of walkable urbanism on U.S. real estate, and that "...On nearly every metric, walkable developments perform better for their citizens, especially economically... On nearly every level, the analysis shows the benefits of denser, human-scale development. High walkability often correlates to improved social mobility."
Tour 4040 Wilson Blvd. Amenities
4040 Wilson Blvd. recently released a video detailing all of the amenities they have to offer.