Montebello’s thirty year old Community Center was the focus of the town meetings that took place on September 8th and 12th, according to Barbara Boykin (2013). The Community Center Master Plan (CCMP) is comprised of 19 possible
Will Nesbitt, Julie Nesbitt, and Stuart Nesbitt appear in the Montebello news letter
improvements that range in cost from $1000 to $852,305 (Boykin 2013). “Residents were asked to review the CCMP and indicate their priorities, as part of the ongoing development of the plan” said Boykin.
“President Doug Kennett or Vice President Greg Bender, Planning and Design Committee Chair Ford Chinworth, Thomas Kerns of Kerns Group Architects (KGA) gave an overview of the plan’s contents” said Boykin (2013). The CCMP, initiated in 2011, serves as an outline of possible projects to be developed, after the Fitness Center is completed, which is supposed to take place around 2015 (Boykin 2013).
Proposed enhancements are divided into three categories: site/exterior, lower level, and main level (Boykin 2013). The most expensive renovations include the redesign and relocation of amenities and offices on the main level. Proposed changes include the removal of raised floors in the lounge and café, expanded café seating, a market space reduction, and enlarged entries and restrooms (Boykin 2013). If the changes go through, the administrative offices would be changed to allow for more efficient office and meeting space (Boykin 2013).
Boykin, Barbara. "Residents Asked to Review Community Center Master Plan." The Times of Montebello [Alexandria] 1 Aug. 2013: 1&5. Print.
Washington Golf and Country Club in Arlington VA
Washington Golf and Country Club is 120 acres of traditional private country club located in Arlington County Virginia near the Rock Spring neighborhood. This means that Washington Golf and Country Club is relatively close to Washington DC. Members and their guests enjoy
a golf driving range,
putting and practice greens,
a swimming pool,
10 outdoor tennis courts,
a five-court indoor tennis facility, and
a well-equipped fitness center.
In addition, the clubhouse is Georgian-style renovated in 2004 and sits on one of the highest points in historic Arlington, Virginia. The clubhouse features formal and informal dining rooms, a tap room, a men’s grill, a ladies lounge, various outdoor dining areas, as well as a cocktail lounge, meeting and party rooms accommodating groups of 18 to 60 persons, and a large, attractive ballroom, with a capacity of 300-400. WGCC regularly hosts social events such as dances, formal dinners, receptions, and weddings.
The center-piece of the club is of course the golf course, one the most challenging 18-hole courses in Northern VA. The course as many pleasant vistas to the Potomac River beyond to the skyline of Washington. A staff of highly experienced professionals is responsible for full programs of golf, tennis, swim and dive and instruction for all age and gender groups.
1. Burgundy Farm Country Day School is located at 3700 Burgundy Road Alexandria VA, 22303
2. Burgundy Farm Country Day School's campus used to be a diary farm
3. Approximately one third of Burgundy Farm Country Day School are of diverse backgrounds
4. As of 2013 Burgundy has been living the tenets of holistic, developmental teaching, and personal care for 67 years
5. Burgundy Farm Country Day School also has a West Virginia location
6. The phone number for Burgundy Farm Country Day School is 703-960-3431
High unemployment among young adults is prompting a big loss in household formation that is critical for long-term housing demand, according to housing experts.
Of 25 to 34 year olds, about 75 percent were employed in September; that’s about the same as year-ago levels and near the levels during the recession, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Young adults who are unemployed are mostly opting to live with their parents and aren’t renting or owning their own place. Indeed, the number of adults under the age of 35 who are living at home is at the highest level since 1981. More than 30 percent of those aged 18 to 34 are living with their parents. The typical average is 28 percent.
As young adults put off home ownership, the number of first-time home buyers continues to be constrained. The National Association of REALTORS® reported Monday that first-time home buyers accounted for 28 percent of home purchases in September -- down from 32 percent in September 2012.
But when young adults do get off the sidelines, it could prove a big boost to home sales.
“Assuming consistent population to household ratios and home ownership ratios, the 1.8 million individuals currently living at home would translate into an additional 590,000 households and roughly 200,000 additional home owners -- roughly a boost of about 4 percent to the projected level of sales in 2013,” according to NAR’s Economists’ Outlook blog.
Source: “Did You Know: Pent Up Demand Among Young Adults Could Boost Home Sales by 200,000,” NAR Economists’ Outlook (Oct. 1, 2013) and “Employment Shows ‘Missing Households’ Still Weigh on Housing,” The Wall Street Journal (Oct. 22, 2013)
Wilton Woods homes are elegant and welcoming with the ambiance of the 1940's and updates of the 2000's. Many homes showcase 2 car garage and spacious layouts. Conveniently located in Franconia shopping is minutes away. Kingstowne shopping center provides local restaurants and retail shopping. Ridge view Park is located in the center of the neighborhood providing peaceful walking trails. Commuting is quick and easy. Wilton Woods has routine shuttle bus service too Franconia Metro and is minutes away from the beltway.
If you want to live in close proximity to the Potomac River and the George Washington Parkway, it's tough to beat Villamay. Homes here are larger, mostly brick and they are sited on lots that are generally in excess of 15,000 sqft. Many of these homes, particularly those on Park Terrace have excellent views of the Potomac, overlooking the Parkway and beyond to Maryland.
Alexandria is an independent city. Alexandria is not part of any county and the city government performs the functions of the county government.
The George Washington Masonic Memorial at night
Many homes with an Alexandria address are not in Alexandria at all. A large number of homes with Alexandria addresses are found in Southern Fairfax County.
Alexandria is a historical city with roots reaching back to the colonial era. Many historical figures (like George Washington and Robert E. Lee) lived, worked and played in Alexandria.
Alexandria VA is served by the Yellow and Blue Lines of the Metro and by Amtrak and the Virginia Railway Express.
Depending on whether the home is inside or outside the City of Alexandria, Alexandria homes are served by either the Alexandria City public schools or the Fairfax County public school system.
Nesbitt Realty is a family-operated brokerage serving Alexandria and Northern VA.
1. Metro is great for getting to various metro stations in Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland. Many people use the metro to commute into DC daily.
2. Bus routes offer transportation to highly trafficked areas that might not be covered by the metro. Buses come more frequently in the morning and are usually on an hourly schedule in the evenings.
3. Train useful for longer distance travel to different parts of Virginia as well as different parts of the United States.
4. Plane Ronald Reagan National Airport is a transportation hub for many people in Northern Virginia flying out to different parts of the world.
5. Scooter fuel efficient, easy to find parking for, minimal paperwork involved, and fun to ride.
6. Bicycle green, healthy, and in some ways cheaper then the other modes of transportation listed above. Many neighborhoods in Arlington and Alexandria are bicycle friendly.
7. Walking green, healthy, and free.
8. Boat good for fishing, relaxing on the Potomac River after leaving a marina, or just taking the Potomac Riverboat to a Nationals game.
9. Taxi can be expensive, but great for going out to explore nightlife.
Some of the scooters for sale at HP Mopeds
This path offers trails that go into the woods
Going down the escalator to Ballston Metro
Map of Virginia trains
Ronald Reagan Airport is close to Old Town which has many bars on King St.
Ronald Reagan Airport is close to Old Town which has several parks
Inside the train
The Alexandria Amtrak Station is close to the King St. Metro
The Charthouse is at waterfront in Old Town Alexandria.
The story of Alexandria, especially Old Town, is rich in seafaring traditions. Alexandria is not really a great seaport anymore but yet and still many seagoing vessels---including pleasure boats, cruise liners, transport ships, tour ships and ships of war---ply the waters of the Potomac River and some of these vessels dock at the Alexandria Waterfront. Additionally, when the weather warms it is not uncommon to find thousands of residents and visitors can be found along the waterfront.
The dock at Old Town Alexandria VA
Because Alexandria has citizens and mariners in harms way, the the City of Alexandria Fire Department has developed the Marine Operations Team. to assist in the protection of citizens and mariners who use the various waterways in and adjacent to the city either for business or recreation. The City of Alexandria Marine Operations Team consists of 24 members and a Team Leader (Battalion Chief) trained and training as Marine Firefighters, Swift Water Rescue Technicians, Lifeguards, Boat Operators and Crewmembers.
Shown below is the Fireboat 201 Vigilant---a Class 'C' fireboat equipped with a 1500 gpm PTO pump and a full compliment of equipment as required by NFPA 1925. The Vigilant is a swift vessel capable of speeds greater than 40 knots. When needed, paramedics are deployed aboard Vigilant to give the vessel an Advanced Life Support capability.
Alexandria Fire Boat
The city also deploys two Zodiac all-weather inflatables are used by the Marine Operations Team to gain rapid access to persons in distress in the marine environment. They can also be utilized to assist members of the Hazardous Materials in deploying booms. Alexandria and other regional swift water rescue teams operate regardless of the environment or jurisdictional boundary.
