Civic Association in Arlington, VA
Oak Bluff residents working together on zoning, traffic safety, parks and trees — and bringing the neighborhood's voice to the county.
What We Work On
Each issue has a volunteer committee. Pick one to get involved or ask a question.
Membership & Dues
Membership is open to every resident. Voluntary yearly dues pay for the newsletter, the directory and meeting space.
Zoning & Development Updates
We track site plans and zoning requests in Oak Bluff, summarize them in plain English and share residents' views with the county.
Traffic & Pedestrian Safety
Crosswalks, speeding and safe routes to school — the traffic committee gathers the facts and brings requests to the county.
Parks, Trees & Streams
Park improvements, tree canopy and stream cleanups, often with county staff and neighboring associations.
Add To A Meeting Agenda
Any resident can ask for time at a general meeting to raise an issue.
Newsletter & Directory
The monthly newsletter and the members' directory, by email or on paper.
Neighbors Speaking Up For Oak Bluff
Oak Bluff Civic Association was founded in 1948 by residents who wanted a say in how the neighborhood grew. It's still entirely volunteer-run. We're not an HOA — there are no required fees or rules about your house. We meet monthly from September to June, keep residents informed, and bring the neighborhood's views to the county on the things that shape daily life here.
- Volunteerofficers
- Voluntarydues
- Monthlymeetings
- Plain-Englishupdates
What Members Got Done This Year
School Crosswalk
Traffic counts gathered and presented to the county; flashing crosswalk signs installed by the elementary school.
Corner-Lot Site Plan
Ninety pages of plans summarized for residents, and neighbors' questions submitted before the county hearing.
Street Trees
Forty new street trees planted with county staff where older trees had been lost.
Stream Cleanup
Two spring cleanups along the creek with scouts, families and a neighboring association.
The Places We Look After
Second Wednesday Of The Month, 7:30pm
At the community center, 2100 Ridgeview St. Agendas go out a week ahead in the newsletter; any resident can ask for time to raise an issue.
Pick A Committee
Zoning
Reads site plans and zoning requests and reports back in plain English.
Traffic
Tracks speeding, crosswalks and safe routes to school.
Parks & Trees
Plantings, park upkeep and the spring stream cleanups.
Newsletter
Writes, edits and delivers the monthly newsletter.
About The Association
Is a civic association the same as an HOA?
No. A civic association is voluntary: there are no required fees, no rules about your property and no enforcement. We inform residents and speak for the neighborhood on public matters like zoning, traffic and parks.
Who can join?
Any resident of Oak Bluff — owners and renters alike. Dues are voluntary and everyone is welcome at general meetings.
Does the association speak for me?
The association shares the views members vote on at general meetings, and reports the vote count so the county can see how much agreement there is. You can always speak for yourself too.
How do I find out about a new development?
Our zoning committee reports on site plans and zoning requests in the monthly newsletter and at meetings, with links to where you can comment.
Can I raise an issue at a meeting?
Yes — send a note through the form below and the president will add it to the next agenda.
Join, Ask Or Raise An Issue
Choose what it's about and a volunteer officer will get back to you.
- Visit us2100 Ridgeview St, Arlington, VA 22207
- Call us(703) 555-0126
- Email uspresident@oakbluffcivic.org