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LIFESTYLE LETTER

APRIL 2020 PUBLISHER

LaWanda Morris | lawanda.morris@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

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This Is Arlington WELCOME TO OUR ECO ISSUE. Now that the weather is starting to "Spring For-

INTERN

Alana Ryan AD DESIGNER

Evan Deuvall

ward," after a winter that has been back and forth weather wise; we've decided to

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highlight a few eco-friendly people, places and things for you. Flowers are com-

Jayme Emery

ing into bloom, birds are chirping, days are getting longer and folks are getting beach-body ready for the summer. This is why we also included a 90-day health and wellness challenge that we encourage you to implement along with us. There's

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Alysha Sideman, Alana Ryan, LaWanda Morris

something for everyone in this challenge. The goal is to help you look and feel better (mind and body) after 90 days. To get you excited about the 90-day challenge, we will be featuring one lucky person who participated in the challenge and got the best (in our opinion based on the info you provide) overall results (i.e. weight/inches lost, feel less stressed, take more personal wellness time for yourself now, etc.). In order for us to track your progress and the things you are doing for the challenge, you must follow us on Instagram (@ArlingtonLifestyle) and post pics using the hashtag #ALMWellnessChallenge2020. We might even share your posts in our IG stories or in an issue! Please post things

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experts, etc. Let's have fun and get healthy together! In celebration of Earth Day (April 22), and our desire and duty to preserve it, we have

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put together a group of people and places that are part of the fight to leave a healthy planet for future generations. These people and places are taking steps to do their part to help protect the planet. We hope that these stories will inspire more of you to do your part. We encourage everyone to step-up, take hands and do what you can to improve our environment. Throughout this issue, you'll find ways that you too can become more eco-conscious. We hope it will inspire you to do so. After you've finished enjoying this issue

and if you are still not sure where to start improving your green-thumb; might we

suggest recycling it so that it can become something else just as beautiful.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2020 FEATURES 14 Bee Kind, Be Sweet, Be Sustainable You get more with honey...bees

24 Our 90-Day Health & Wellness Challenge: A Mind & Body Campaign Holistic health/fitness practitioners focus on the entire body and you can too

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AROUND TOWN

COUNTY ADOPTS $200 ADDITIONAL FINE ZONES FOR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS The Arlington County Board voted to establish a $200 additional speeding fine zone for residential neighborhoods that meet certain criteria. The move came in response to complaints from residents about speeding and pedestrian safety.

calling the Emergency Communications Center at 703-558-2222 or 911 in an emergency.

EPA TO MOVE TO DC; UNRAVELS HISTORIC ARLINGTON COMMERCIAL LEASE

A road must be in a residential area, classified as a

The Trump administration is planning to move

neighborhood principal, minor arterial or major arte-

the Environmental Protection Agency from leased

rial street, and must have a documented speeding

space at Potomac Yard to a government-owned

issue to meet the criteria for the new fines. A docu-

complex in downtown D.C., according to the

mented speeding issue exists when the county has

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speed data collected within five years from the day

The General Services Administration plans to

of the “$200 Additional Speeding Fine Zone” evalu-

shift workers from One Potomac Yard in Arlington

ation and has written confirmation from the Police

starting in March 2021, boosting occupancy in the

Department that speeding has been observed.

Clinton building by about 1,200 employees.

“The Board is taking this action to help deter

GSA is seeking $48.7 million to renovate the

drivers from speeding down residential streets,

Clinton building at 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW for

endangering people who are walking, cycling and

the additional EPA personnel.

using scooters to get around.” said County Board Chairwoman Libby Garvey.

POLICE OFFER TIPS AFTER CARJACKING SPREE IN PENTAGON CITY GARAGES

The relocation would unravel what was considered an historic commercial lease when it was inked in 2004. The GSA occupies about 326,100 square feet at 2777 Crystal Drive, also known as One Potomac Yard, under a lease extension slated to expire in

The Arlington County Police Department is con-

March 2021, according to the GSA's most recent

ducting extra patrols and providing increased law

leasing inventory. The move from Potomac Yard

enforcement presence throughout the Pentagon

is expected to save the federal government about

City area after a slew of robberies in public parking

$14.3 million in annual rental payments.

garages. Special safety precautions were provided by the police as well. The Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Unit is investigating four recent armed robbery/ carjacking incidents, which occurred in garages in the Pentagon City neighborhood. During three

The prospective move would further the GSA's ongoing effort to move federal agencies from leased space to government-owned properties.

COUNTY MANAGER RELEASES FY 2021 BUDGET PROPOSAL

of the incidents, the victims’ vehicle was stolen

Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz’s pro-

and two of the vehicles have subsequently been

posed budget for the 2021 fiscal year includes no

recovered in Washington D.C. All four cases remain

change to the current tax rate and increased fund-

ongoing investigations.

ing for schools, Metro and housing. The proposed

Police are reminding the public to follow these safety tips: + Exit your vehicle and continue to your destination promptly after parking

budget recommits to shoring up key county infrastructure and services that have been impacted by leaner budget years, he said. The proposal details $1.40 billion in General Fund

+ Park in well-lit, high traffic areas.

spending, a 2.9-percent increase over FY 2020.

+ Be aware of your surroundings when entering

Nearly 40 percent of the budget ($550 million) will

and exiting your vehicle + Limit your use of devices that may distract you, such as cell phones and headphones + Don’t leave items unattended or visible in your vehicle 10

If you observe suspicious activity or are the victim of a crime, contact police immediately by

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go to Arlington Public Schools. That transfer represents a $23.8 million increase in ongoing funding over FY 2020. The remainder of the budget funds a broad range of public programs and services, from long-standing successes to innovative pilots.

The Arlington County Board will hold a public hearing on April 2 and April 28 on the proposal.

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INSPIRED BY

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YOU GET MORE WITH HONEY...BEES

BEE KIND, B E S W E E T, B E S U S TA I N A B L E 14

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“ECOLOGICALLY MINDED GARDENERS DON’T TIDY UP (UNLESS REMOVING DISEASED PLANTS) UNTIL SPRING.”

WHEN YOU THINK OF CREATING AN ECO-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY, DO YOU THINK -- BEES?

Bees are among more than 200,000 species of plant pollinators, including ants and beetles. “One out of every three bites of food we

No?

enjoy is due to the direct actions of an animal pollinator,” says Alonso

Well, maybe you should.

Abugattas, a naturalist, environmental educator and storyteller in the

It turns out a vital way to maintain the health of this

Washington, D.C. area.

planet is bringing back these yellow and black honey producers. Even though we aren’t farmers, we can still

In fact, three-quarters of all plants, regardless of whether we eat them or not, depend on animal pollinators to reproduce, he says.

help bring back the bees. Bees are disappearing at an

Turns out backyard beekeeping is on the rise and local groups such

alarming rate. This is due to the excessive use of pesti-

as Northern Virginia Beekeepers Association can help residents begin

cides in crops and certain blood-sucking parasites that

running their own urban apiaries. Beekeepers don’t just help the environ-

only reproduce in bee colonies.

ment. Think of the fresh jars of honey that can spice up your toast and tea.

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“THIS IS ONE MORE REASON TO LEAVE GARDEN PLANTS STANDING THROUGH THE WINTER, AS MANY ARE HOUSING INSECTS IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THEIR LIFE CYCLE, INCLUDING PUPATING OR ADULT OVERWINTERING BEES.”

NVBA is a nonprofit that educates and supports the art of apicul-

Just ask Kathryn Krenn, long-time member and treasurer of the

ture. The group sells supplies to get started online and holds monthly

NVBA. She stresses planting pollinator-friendly plants - like blue, purple

meetings. It also hosts classes on beginning beekeeping, mentors

and yellow flowers - to help cultivate local bee populations.

and provides instructions on honeybee removal.

“All our pollinators -- native bees, butterflies, moths and honey

And who can you call this spring if you have a beehive? Contact

bees -- are struggling with loss of habitat and pesticides,” she says.

the NVBA and fill out its Swarm Alert form. They’ll remove the bees

“Arlington, with all the neighborhood landscaping, gardens and

quickly and safely.

parks, provides a refuge for them,” adds Krenn.

Recently, the group was screening an independent film called “The

Another danger to the bee life cycle: homeowners tidying up the

Pollinators,” about the cross-country travels of migratory beekeep-

yard before winter. In Northern Virginia, about 30 percent of the

ers and the hazards bee colonies face from pesticides and parasites.

region’s 450 or so bees nest above ground in dead trees, beetle bur-

This is why urban or backyard beekeeping is so important.

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rows and plant stems.

“GET A MENTOR, AND READ EVERY BOOK YOU CAN ON THE SUBJECT.”

“This is one more reason to leave garden plants standing through the

Native plants not only provide nesting and nectar sources, but

winter, as many are housing insects in various parts of their life cycle,

35% of native bees are oligolectic, needing the specific pollen of the

including pupating or adult overwintering bees,” explains Abugattas,

plants they evolved with to be able to reproduce.

natural resources manager for the Department of Parks and Recreation. “Ecologically minded gardeners don’t tidy up (unless removing diseased plants) until spring.”

The most common bees found locally include four types of Small Carpenter bees and some larger ones. So this Earth Day please remember the bees. Their extinc-

If you really want to help the bees out locally, residents can cut the

tion would mean the end of humanity. They are an important part of

plant tops off, about a foot high, leaving the stems for bees and other

the food chain and ecosystem. And the truth is, if you’re kind to them,

insects to use for the following season. Open tops are perfect for the

they won’t sting you.

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MINDFUL EATING MEANS KNOWING WHAT IS IN YOUR FOOD, HOW IT IS AFFECTING YOUR BODY AND TAKING THE TIME TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE NUTRIENTS AND FLAVORS YOU ARE TAKING IN. Whether or not you are trying to lose, gain or maintain weight, reading labels and understanding nutrition facts will help you make better choices for your body and ultimately feel better in your day-to-day.

PROTEINS Protein makes you feel full longer. If you eat a meal with little protein, you’ll feel hungry again pretty quickly, and it can be discouraging. But you don’t have to eat a huge steak to get enough protein. You can find it in cheese, nuts, seeds, spinach, eggs, avocados, broccoli, hummus, lentils—the list goes on and on! Mindful eating means taking note of how hungry you feel and eating enough protein to satisfy that hunger in a way that will last.

C A R B O H Y D R AT E S Carbohydrates are not your enemy. But, it is important to pay attention to how you feel when you eat them. If you eat a lot of carbs in one sitting, it can cause your blood sugar to spike, and when it drops back down, you can feel lethargic and maybe even irritable. By spreading your carbohydrate intake throughout your day and always pairing it with a protein, you can help your body regulate your blood sugar more effectively and feel more alert all day long.

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tips for healthy, glowing skin TIP 1 Diet has everything to do with your skin! The healthier you eat and the more water you drink, the clearer and healthier your skin will look.

TIP 2 Not all synthetics are bad, in fact, they are often times necessary. As long as the brand or product’s ingredients are majority plantbased, it’s safe to use on your skin. Just be aware of how sensitive your skin is and what specific ingredients you may be allergic to before applying it on your face.

TIP 3 Don’t forget to apply the SPF! It will protect your skin from developing fine lines, dark spots, and wrinkles.

TIP 4 It’s important to exfoliate two to three times a week in order to get rid of the buildup of dead skin cells and to smooth out your skin’s texture. It will also help with unclogging your pores and preventing early signs of aging.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

O U R 9 0 - D AY H E A LT H & WELLNESS CHALLENGE: A M I N D & B O DY C A M PA I G N WHETHER YOU WANT TO CLIMB MT. KILIMANJARO, RUN A 5K AT ROOSEVELT ISLAND PARK, OR PLAY WITH YOUR GRANDCHILDREN, THESE LOCAL WELLNESS PRACTITIONERS CAN HELP YOU GET THERE. Sarara Fit. No matter what your goals are, it’s making a commitment to do it that counts, says Beth Donnelly, personal trainer, healthy lifestyle guru, nutritionist and owner of Sarara Fit. She focuses on clients over the age of 55; the largest growing population in the US and the world. This population is retiring earlier and living longer. They expect a good quality-of-life well into their golden years, she explains. Truly, a good quality-of-life is an attainable goal for any person--young or old--if they challenge themselves to make a commitment to wellness and do it for at least three months to see real changes. (To participate in Arlington Lifestyle Magazine’s 90-day Health and Wellness Challenge, readers can follow the directions in the 90-Day Health and Wellness Calendar following this article.) For people over 55, Donnelly says the biggest detriment to health and well-being tends to be falls. With these clients she all but eliminates a chance to break a hip, or worse, by using workouts that focus on balance, strength and mobility. Donnelly sets challenging but achievable goals. She accomplishes this by developing creative workouts, incorporating nutrition, fitness and lifestyle changes. Setting small goals and making lifestyle tweaks like drinking more water, for example, make a big difference to a client’s health. She motivates clients by explaining how to age well. “Clients often think of themselves as older, not old,” she stated and explained that exercise, coaching and complementary treatments, such as chiropractic care and acupuncture can slow down the aging process and help fend off diseases like diabetes, hypertension, depression and even Alzheimer's disease.

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In fact, she often recommends patients to trusted practitioners as a complement to her workouts; particularly if someone is suffering from pain or not getting the desired results. “It is important to get to the root,” of why they are sick or tired, she explains, rather than treating symptoms just by taking medications. Her challenge: As a general rule, for any age she recommends 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be divided between cardio and strength training exercises such as squats, push-ups and leg bicycles. Nutritionally, she challenges people to increase their water intake, reduce sugar and increase healthy fats. Eastern Roots Wellness. Did you know that the ancient art of acupuncture can help with depression, obesity, chronic pain, insomnia, digestive disorders, concentration and more? The Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic, Eastern Roots Wellness, offers a wide range of services in order to naturally and effectively treat all your health and wellness needs. For our 90-day challenge, we’ll focus on their acupuncture services. "Acupuncture is an effective, safe and natural way of helping the body to reach its optimal state of wellness, as it addresses the whole person - mind and body,” says Dr. Sarah Faggert Alemi. Acupuncture is the insertion of very thin needles into specific points on the body, meant to stimulate a response from the body's nervous system. This stimulation starts a cascade of various responses in the body, in which important hormones, neurotransmitters and chemicals are produced and released. "It is this response that allows for acupuncture to help alleviate a variety of symptoms, if not the actual conditions themselves," she explains. For instance, stress can be often resolved by acupuncture. It can help the body to produce mood-boosting hormones, such as serotonin, as well as signals to relax the muscles of the body. "For a lot of us, we often feel ourselves affected by stress sometimes daily. This has both a physical and mental effect on our well-being, both short- and long-term. Acupuncture is a great way

Dr. Sarah Faggert Alemi, Eastern Roots Wellness

to restore the body and bring it back to health," she says. Her challenge: Through a consecutive course of treatments, acupuncture helps the body to optimal health and well-being. While some changes can be felt after the first treatment, such as a sense of relaxation some – such as significant pain reduction, better sleep, or weight loss – can be noticed after additional treatments. Therefore, you should develop a schedule, beginning with 1-2 treatments per month, depending on your specific needs. CONTINUED >

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE (CONTINUED) Dr. Muzinski adjusts a client's neck.

Now,

round-out

this

health

and

wellness

dream-team... Dr. Kimberly Muzinski, a chiropractor and holistic specialist, along with her husband Scott, own Integrative Chiropractic and Natural Medicine. Dr. “Kim” uses a “whole person approach to wellness, looking for underlying causes of any disturbance or disruption to your health and happiness," she writes. From holistic health and wellness coaching to applied kinesiology, therapeutic massage and chiropractic care, Dr. Kim’s practice offers many services. She highlights the importance of their Wellness Workup. “It’s an in-depth functional medicine assessment based on a custom blood panel” she says. “We focus on treating at the root cause level and use a three-month reparative approach utilizing targeted nutritional supplementation, diet and lifestyle.” Still, her chiropractic skills are the cornerstone of the practice. Chiropractic adjustments remove any blockages to the nervous system and nerve flow. Once blockages are removed, necessary internal communication to the affected tissues – muscle, blood vessels or organ systems – is restored. Her challenge: Come in for your personalized wellness workup to see, from a bird's view, where you are. Dr. Kim and her team will then develop your 90-day roadmap to a healthier and happier you.

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Dr. Kim Muzinski (l) and staff, Integrative Chiropractic & Natural Medicine

90-DAY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CHALLENGE CALENDAR APRIL 1

MAY 21-31

Start a journal. Track your progress (entry ideas: goals, weight-loss,

+ Repeat what you like from APRIL 12-21. Try a chiropractic adjust-

COMMIT

meals, water intake, exercise/meditation, stress, etc.). Consult your

SUGGESTIONS

ment with Dr. Kim Muzinski.

doctor prior to starting.

JUNE 1-7 ACCOUNTABILITY: Announce your commitment by: 1) following us on Instagram @ArlingtonLifestyle, 2) post a photo of yourself and list your goals on IG using the hashtag #ALMWellnessChallenge2020 and tag us (including a copy of this magazine in your post wouldn’t hurt your chances), AND 3) use our 90-day calendar or create your own.

APRIL 2-11

SUGGESTIONS

+ Workout 30 minutes 3-5 days/week (call Beth Donnelly, Sarara Fit, to help you with this). + Meditate 5-10 minutes/daily. + Drink 8+ glasses of water/daily. Journal. Meatless Monday. + Go see Dr. Kim Muzinski (Integrative Chiropractic and Natural

SUGGESTIONS

+ Repeat May 11-20. Speak to Donnelly about new workout ideas.

JUNE 8-14

SUGGESTIONS

+ Workout 30 minutes/day. Meditate 10 minutes/day. Journal. + Drink 8+ glasses of water/day. Smoothie Tuesday.

JUNE 15-21

SUGGESTIONS + Repeat June 8-14.

+ Go see Dr. Sarah for acupuncture treatment.

Medicine) for your wellness workup.

JUNE 22-30 APRIL 12-21

SUGGESTIONS

SUGGESTIONS + Repeat June 8-14.

+ Workout 30 minutes 3-5 days/week. + Meditate 10 minutes/daily. + Drink 8+ glasses of water/daily. Journal. Meatless Monday. + Go see Dr. Sarah Faggert Alemi for acupuncture treatment. Treat yourself to a candlelit bath. Journal how you feel.

APRIL 22-30

JULY 1-10

WINNER ANNOUNCED

One 90-Day challenge participant will be selected (details to come) as the WINNER. The winner will receive bragging rights, a feature in the magazine and a makeover!

SUGGESTIONS

To be eligible, you must truly participate which starts with you

+ Repeat APRIL 12-21.

announcing your commitment by: 1) following us on Instagram

+ Donnelly suggests strength exercises such as sit ups, push-ups,

@ArlingtonLifestyle, 2) post a photo of yourself and list your

squats, etc. (See YouTube for more ideas.)

goals on IG using the hashtag #ALMWellnessChallenge2020 and tag us (including a copy of this magazine in your post

MAY 1-10

SUGGESTIONS

+ Repeat APRIL 12-21. Follow up with Donnelly and/or Dr. Kim to discuss your progress.

MAY 11-20

SUGGESTIONS

+ Repeat what you like from APRIL 12-21. Try adding smoothies into

wouldn’t hurt your chances), AND 3) use our 90-day calendar or create your own. Each month we will give you more suggestions and ideas to help you succeed!

EVENT

Please stay tuned! We will announce an end-of-challenge event and you are all invited. So, please participate in this challenge and lets all be the best version of ourselves! #ALMWellnessChallenge2020

your diet.

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LOCALLY OWNED

BEZOS: WONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; T YOU BE MY GREEN NEIGHBOR? COMPANY TO POWER HQ2 WITH 100 PERCENT RENEWABLE ENERGY BY 2030

ARTICLE ALYSHA SIDEMAN PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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A FEW DAYS AFTER VALENTINE'S DAY,

For Arlington residents, Bezos’s height-

JEFF BEZOS POSTED AN INSTAGRAM

ened green conscience is perfect timing:

PHOTO OF OUR PLANET HANGING IN

Amazon just moved into the neighborhood.

THE BLACKNESS OF SPACE.

It began development this year on its second

"I’m thrilled to announce I am launching the

headquarters, known as HQ2, in Crystal City,

Bezos Earth Fund," the Amazon CEO, space

where two towers will stretch 22 stories into

entrepreneur and newspaper owner wrote.⁣⁣⁣

the Arlington sky. Its development will also

⁣⁣⁣He added: "I want to work alongside others both to amplify known ways and to explore

spread into parts of Pentagon City, Crystal City and Potomac Yard in Alexandria.

new ways of fighting the devastating impact

Arlington’s own environmental awakening

of climate change on this planet we all share."

didn't begin with Bezos. The county is rife with

The global initiative, set to begin this sum-

green spaces, parks and ecological programs.

mer, would commit $10 billion to fund scien-

Amazon, meanwhile, doesn’t have a perfect

tists, activists and NGOs. It calls for collective

ecological record. Employees have protested

action from big and small companies, nations,

its decision to provide cloud computing ser-

global organizations and individuals. ⁣⁣⁣

vices to oil and gas companies, for example.

Several weeks earlier, Bezos announced a

However, the online retail giant is making its

rollout of rickshaw delivery fleets in India. They

Arlington construction a model of sustainabil-

will be fully electric, with zero carbon emissions.

ity- a move that fits into Bezos’s new initiative.

CONTINUED >

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LOCALLY OWNED (CONTINUED)

Amazon's move will create 25,000 jobs in Arlington.

Global designation: This LEED plate in Rome is a sought-after designation meaning "leadership in energy and environmental design." HQ2 will hold a LEED certification.

AMAZON IN ARLINGTON The company’s $2 billion Arlington headquarters will create at least 25,000 high-wage jobs over the next 12 years. The Arlington County Board ironed out the details with Bezos after numerous meetings. Former chairman Christian Dorsey called the deal “extraordinary” after it was approved, adding that the headquarters “comes with energy commitments that are unprecedented in Arlington.”

vision for a centrally-located park. There are plans for the developer to maintain the finished public park and new open spaces. Amazon and the county agreed to buy all of the electricity generated by a solar farm to be built by Dominion Energy in Pittsylvania County. The project, called the Amazon Arlington Solar Farm, will be completed in 2022, with Amazon taking about two-thirds of the energy and the county using the rest to power county adminstrative offices. "To address the climate crisis and transition to a low-carbon econ-

Dorsey was partly referring to Amazon’s commitment for non-carbon,

omy, the majority of the world's energy must come from zero-carbon

renewable energy to fully power the Arlington headquarters by 2030. It

power sources, but renewable energy buyers face regulatory and

will either be produced on-site or through renewable energy credits.

market hurdles," said Patrick Leonard, senior manager of Amazon’s

To help reduce its environmental impact on Arlington, the new

renewable energy procurement team, who led the initiative.

headquarters will meet the requirements of the Community Energy

"My role working with the team in Arlington County involved shar-

Plan, which is designed to ensure the entire county is carbon neutral

ing perspectives on how to strategically assess a renewable energy

by 2050. The first phase of Amazon’s headquarters will be built at

project that is right for a business or a government and the environ-

Metropolitan Park, a 16-acre mixed-use complex with a central green.

ment. We are thrilled that we could share this project with Arlington

The campus will include 4 million square feet of energy-efficient

County," said Leonard.

office space, a footprint that could eventually double. A block of

Leonard, also participates in learning sessions through the

1950s-era former warehouses will be turned into two new LEED

Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance to share the best ways to

Platinum-certified buildings. There will also be several levels of

approach energy projects with other companies. His experience

green roofs, on-site parks, public open spaces, and 620 secure bicy-

helped Amazon work with Arlington to achieve the renewable

cle parking spaces. Pedestrians and cyclists will have upgraded bike

energy goals.

lanes and pathways. More than an acre of new open space will feature a dog park, recreation areas and farmers markets, helping realize the community’s 30

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“[We are] pleased that Amazon shares our commitment to renewable energy and to achieving net carbon zero in our operations,” said Arlington County Board Chair Libby Garvey.

High-rise apartment building, local bar, and office buildings in Crystal City, next to the future site of Amazon HQ2 at 1851 S Bell St.

“I WANT TO WORK ALONGSIDE OTHERS BOTH TO AMPLIFY KNOWN WAYS AND TO E XPLORE NEW WAYS OF FIGHTING THE DEVASTATING IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THIS PLANET WE ALL SHARE.”

Protests in Queens, NY convinced Amazon to pull the plug on building a second facility there. Queens and Arlington were chosen out of thousands of eager cities.

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APRIL

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

2, 16, 30

The

SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

Washington, DC, and celebrates the

National

Cherry

Blossom

Festival commemorates the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Tokyo to

29 ARLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SMALL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

Syphax Education Center

enduring friendship between the U.S.

The Arlington County School Board

and Japanese people. The festival

will meet on April 2 and April 16. The

spans four weeks and welcomes

board's budget public hearing is set

more than 1.5 million people. Keep

Arlington Chamber of Commerce will

for April 30.

an eye on the blossoms and visit

hold its Small Business Roundtable

Regular School Board meetings start

"Bloom Watch" at https://national-

at VIDA Fitness Boardroom, 2009

at 7 pm. All meetings take place in

cherryblossomfestival.org/bloom-

14th Street, North, Suite 100, on April

the Board Room at 2110 Washington

watch/, where horticulturists closely

29 from 11:45 AM-1 PM.

Blvd, 2nd Floor. Agendas and back-

monitor bud development.

The Chamber's monthly Roundtable offers educational information to

ground information are posted online at apva.us prior to the meeting.

2, 18, 21 ARLINGTON COUNTY BOARD MEETINGS

VIDA Fitness Boardroom

small businesses to increase chances

ARLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE VOLUNTEER DAY

tion is requested. The topic of discus-

for success. Free to members but space is limited and online registrasion changes monthly.

St. Agnes Catholic Church

Arlington Chamber's annual Volunteer

Ellen Bozman Government Center

Day will be April 21 from Noon-4 pm at

The Board will hold its regular meet-

St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1910 N.

ing on April 18 at 8:30 am with public

Randolph Street.

comments. The recessed meeting is

The Commerce is seeking individu-

on April 21 at 3 pm. The board gath-

als and teams of volunteers to par-

ers at 2100 Clarendon Blvd. in Room

ticipate in the annual tradition that

307. Evening sessions begin at 6:30

engages businesses and individuals

pm for removed consent items. The

in half-day service projects through-

board's tax rate public hearing will be

out the community.

on April 2 at 7 pm.

Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals and groups of all sizes.

2 ART GRAND OPENING PARTY Ballston Quarter

Muse Paintbar's new Ballston Quarter location is having its Grand Opening on April 2 at 4238 Wilson Blvd. in Suite 1170. Check online for more details.

28 PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEES JOINT MEETING Navy Annex

There will be a joint meeting of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory

THROUGH APR 12 THE NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

from 7 pm–9 pm. The PAC advises the Board on implementing the pedestrian element of the Master Transportation Plan and advocates for the needs of pedestri-

We are always accepting submissions

ans in Arlington.

for events you'd like to see included

Cherry Blossom Trees in Arlington,

Its volunteers are focused on making

in our Calendar section. Submissions

DC; Tidal Basin Welcome Area,

Arlington a better place to walk.

are accepted via the Contact Us tab at

Potomac Park, etc. 32

Committees at the @ Navy Annex

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LifestylePubs.com/Arlington.

REALTY REPORT

ARLINGTON

NEIGHBORHOOD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

3812 Military Rd

$2,675,000

$2,890,000

93%

210

4611 36th St N

$2,550,000

$2,699,000

94%

125

3612 Potomac St N

$1,900,000

$1,899,000

100%

2616 2nd Rd N

$1,800,000

$1,875,000

96%

6300 28th St N

$1,799,000

100%

4515 32nd Road N

$1,757,500

$2,035,000

86%

106

2635 Robert Walker Pl

$1,670,000

$1,785,000

94%

4339 26th St N

$1,649,150

100%

304

5030 33rd St N

$1,600,000

$1,599,000

100%

4784 N Old Dominion

$1,595,000

$1,599,000

100%

158

This data is a sampling of sold properties from November 2019. Source: BrightMLS

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CULINARY CREATIONS ARTICLE ALANA RYAN

get back your mojo with meatless mondays

WHETHER YOU’RE TRYING TO CUT BACK ON YOUR MEAT CONSUMPTION, OR EVENTUALLY RULE MEAT OUT OF YOUR DIET ALTOGETHER, PREPARING AN EASY AND FLAVORFUL MEATLESS DISH ONCE A WEEK FILLED WITH YUMMY, ANTI-OXIDANT-RICH VEGETABLES IS ALWAYS A GREAT WAY TO START! Recipe authored by Natasha Bull. You can find her other delicious, comforting recipes along with personally taken photos on her blog at www.saltandlavender.com and follow her on her Instagram: @saltandlavender.

TRY THIS KNOCK-OUT GNOCCHI FOR A WEEKLY MEATLESS MEAL

Total time: 30 minutes Servings: 4

creamy mushroom and spinach gnocchi

INGREDIENTS

+ 1 tablespoon olive oil + 1/2 medium onion chopped + 12 ounces portobello mushrooms chopped + 2-3 cloves garlic minced + 3 dashes Italian seasoning + 1 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard + 1/3 cup dry white wine + 1 cup heavy/whipping cream + 1-pound uncooked potato gnocchi + 1 generous handful baby spinach + 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese + Salt & pepper to taste + Fresh parsley chopped, to taste INSTRUCTIONS + Add the olive oil to a skillet on medium high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. It’s ok if it becomes lightly browned. + Add the mushrooms, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for another 5 minutes + Stir in the Dijon mustard and white wine. Let it bubble for a minute or so. + Add the cream and gnocchi. Wait until it starts to bubble again, then cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 3 minutes. + Stir in the spinach, cover the pan again, and cook for 3 minutes + Stir in the parmesan and season with salt & pepper. Give it a taste; gnocchi should be soft. If not, continue to cook for another few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately with more parmesan cheese grated over top if desired. 34

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