At 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, Arlington city officials will initiate the redevelopment of High Oak Terrace by observing the demolition of four substandard apartment buildings. A total of 131 apartment units are planned for demolition.
The apartment complex and adjoining property was purchased after the Arlington City Council authorized the use of $2.6 million in Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership funds for acquisition, asbestos removal and demolition.
Once the property has been cleared, the Arlington Housing Finance Corporation will release a request for proposal for the private development of new, owner-occupied, single-family homes and/or town home units to be built on the site. Arlington city officials say the redevelopment of the 12-acre site will enhance the quality of life for the city and its residents.
"This is just the beginning of the redevelopment and revitalization of aging, run-down apartments,” said District 4 City Council Member Kathryn Wilemon, who represents this area of Arlington. “We realize that our ratio of apartment to single family homes is out of balance. Today we are taking the first step to change that balance. This is a win-win situation for our neighborhood and our city."

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