Feedback for VHC Health Wellness & Behavioral Health Facility - April 20-30, 2026
Feedback for VHC Health Wellness & Behavioral Health Facility - April 20-30, 2026
Arlington County has received a site plan proposal from VHC Health for a 146-bed mental health facility. A use permit to operate a medical facility on the property has also been submitted. These applications will be reviewed concurrently.
Arlington County welcomes VHC Health’s investment in expanded rehabilitation and behavioral health services in Arlington County. However, any use of the property by VHC Health for the construction of a new behavioral health care and rehabilitation facility is contingent upon:
- obtaining approval of all necessary special exception site plans and use permits from the Arlington County Board; and
- additional building permit applications and review by various County staff.
The application is now on the Active Site Plan list and the project's public review process will commence. The proposed site plan project will undergo public review via a Site Plan Review Process. This public process involves a comprehensive review of the proposal against established County plans and policies, as well as broad public engagement with the community.
Share your input by April 30, 2026.
You're invited to review project materials and provide input on the VHC Health Wellness & Behavioral Health Facility site plan application.
Feedback is focused on the following topics with an opportunity to provide other comments as well.
- Land Use and Density
- Site Design
- Building Form and Architecture
- Transportation
- Open Space and Landscaping
- Other
Project materials:
- Watch the staff presentation
- Review the staff presentation slides
- Watch the applicant presentation
- Review the applicant presentation slides
- Review the staff report
All comments will be compiled and posted after the feedback window has closed. Additional opportunities to provide input are outlined on the project page.
Share your feedback
Type your comments in the appropriate text box(es) below. Each text box permits up to 500 characters. If you have comments about a topic that is not listed, please use the final text box to submit them.
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Land Use and Density
As you respond, consider the following questions about the land use and density:
- Is the proposed hospital use appropriate for this site?
- What questions about land use and density do you have?
Site Design
As you respond, consider the following questions about the site design:
- Is the proposed site design appropriate for this location?
- Is the location of the loading area appropriate?
- What questions do you have about the design of the site?
Building Form and Architecture
As you respond, consider the following questions:
- Do you have any questions or comments on the height and massing of the building?
- What questions or comments do you have about the façade style, materials, colors, etc?
Transportation
As you respond, consider the following questions:
- What questions do you have about transportation or site access?
- What comments or questions do you have about the proposed loop road?
- Is the amount and location of parking appropriate?
Open Space and Landscaping
As you respond, consider the following questions:
- Is the amount and location of the landscaping appropriate?
- What other comments or questions do you have regarding open space or landscaping?
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