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Charity W. is a professional and skilled writer with a diploma in Mass Communication. When she is not glued to her computer screen, Charity spends her time reading, traveling, and watching movies. She is an expert on Arlington Virginia and keeps current with local events and occurrences.
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Vertical Forests May Help Solve Climate Change And Housing Shortage In Arlington

The National Climate Assessment report on the impacts of climate change on the United States outlined the effects of climate change, such as heat waves, flooding, drought, and more frequent extreme weather. In 2013, Arlington adopted a transformative Community Energy Plan which aimed to reduce Arlington's greenhouse gas emissions by 75 percent by 2050. This came as Virginia continues to feel the impact of rising sea-level. With buildings contributing to 39 percent of carbon dioxide emission in the United States, Arlington has to come up with creative ways to solve its shortage of affordable homes and still keep up with its 2050 vision. According to an article at Greater Greener Washington the shortage of affordable homes has become even more pressing given Amazon’s decision to move one of its new headquarters to Arlington.Continue reading

What to Know About Bon Air Park In Arlington

Floral Grandeur at Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden
Bon Air Park is an expansive 24-acre park located at 850 N Lexington St, Arlington, VA 22205, USA. It features a beautiful memorial rose garden that is often a chosen location for weddings. This memorial rose garden was started by Nellie Broyhill back in 1939. She started the Arlington Rose Foundation with the purpose of planting a memorial garden at the forthcoming Arlington hospital (now Virginia Hospital Center). The garden was meant to honor local war veterans who fought in the World War 11. Continue reading