Arlington Mill
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Built in 2013, Arlington Mill is an innovative, award-winning development located on South Dinwiddie Street. The four-story building includes 122 studio and one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, a community room, and underground parking. Located just one block away from the intersection of Columbia Pike and Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington Mill is adjacent to the Arlington Mill Community Center, which includes a gym, senior center, teen room, and meeting rooms. Glencarlyn Park and the Four Mile Run Bike Trail are just steps away from the building.
Arlington Mill includes 13 units for individuals and families receiving supportive services from Arlington County.
One of APAH’s first eco-focused properties, Arlington Mill achieved EarthCraft certification and features 15 SEER HVAC systems, tankless gas hot water heaters, wood panelized construction, and EnergyStar-rated windows and appliances.
Collaboration with Arlington County Government
Arlington Mill Residences and Arlington County’s Arlington Mill Community Center were jointly awarded the Urban Land Institute (ULI) -Washington’s Trends Award for Excellence in Housing Development in 2015. Other partners involved in the project included KGD Architects, DSC Design, Hamel Builders, Hitt Contracting and the community.
Financing
Arlington Mill Residences, was named Metropolitan/Urban Housing winner at the at the 21st Annual Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Awards.
Built atop the County-built parking garage that is shared with Arlington Mill Community Center, the apartment building pilots the innovative, cost-saving concept of “Public Land for Public Good.” Arlington Mill Residences is a 100% affordable rental community and the first affordable housing to use Form-Based Code, a tool to spur revitalization along Columbia Pike. Arlington Mill Residences is EarthCraft Virginia certified for energy efficiency and environmental living. APAH converted cost savings from the discounted ground lease, construction savings and shared site costs to permanently lower rents. The cost/unit was $253,000, far below average for this dense, high-cost and difficult-to-develop urban community.
Stories from Arlington Mill
Resident Entrepreneurs at Arlington Mill, August 14, 2015
APAH’s Arlington Mill Residences Receives Prestigious National Award, June 12, 2015
Arlington Mill Residences and Community Center Recognized for Excellence in Housing Development, April 30, 2015
Arlington Mill Residences Named EarthCraft Virginia Multi Family New Construction Project of the Year, March 30, 2015
Arlington Mill Residences Named Best Housing Development at Virginia Governor’s Housing Conference, November 7, 2014
Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing Celebrates Grand Opening of Arlington Mill Residences, March 24, 2014
Arlington Mill in the News
Literacy Council of N.Va. hosts pilot program for Arlington Mill residents, Inside Nova, August 21, 2015
APAH honored for Arlington Mill project, Inside Nova, July 28, 2015
KGD Architecture’s Arlington Mill Residences Captures Award, November 14, 2014
Key Features
- Built in 1990
- Renovated in 2007
- Energy Star appliances
- Swimming pool
- Playground and barbecue area
- Balconies or patios with all apartments
- Accessible units available
- Permit parking
- Low-flow water-saving fixtures
Property Resources
- Arlington Mill – Investor
- Arlington Mill – Resident
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Apartment Mix and Affordability
| Size | Units @ 60% AMI | Units @ 50% AMI | Units @ 30% AMI | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| 1 Bedroom | 9 | 6 | 1 | 16 |
| 2 Bedroom | 57 | 13 | 3 | 73 |
| 3 Bedroom | 17 | 7 | 1 | 25 |
| Total | 83 | 26 | 13 | 122 |
