Plans to build an affordable housing development near Crystal City could take a key step forward next week despite a neighborhood association's objections. A request to advertise hearings on a possible land-use amendment for the Melwood property in Aurora Highlands is scheduled to go before the Arlington County Board on Tuesday. At issue is the
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