Schwartz Alley in
Arlington (VA)

This space should be condemned along with the shady Advanced Towing lot.

Before our hike down the alley, we had a wonderful lunch at Super Pollo. I recommend the pollo. After our alley hike, we leased a Mercedes and then celebrated on the splash pad across the street. Unfortunately, our car was towed, but the impound lot was in walking distance.

? what a mess! The county should really invest in hidden gems like this, instead it’s just overgrown weeds and what seems to be abandoned vehicles towards the back. The county should really work with the Schwartz Alley Historical Society, maybe install a community garden, or grow a bike lane ?‍♂️

Is this the public alley that Arlington county allowed a private business to just take over for profit? And not just any business - this is the predatory towing company that somehow no one can do anything about. Towing cars illegally- towing cars with children in them (true horrible story!) and more. Gotta see it to believe it!

Schwartz Alley - A Hidden Gem of Bureaucratic Blunder! Oh, Schwartz Alley, what a delightful testament to Arlington County's unparalleled ability to oversee its own property! Tucked away in the bustling heart of Arlington, VA, this charming alley is the perfect spot for anyone looking to experience firsthand the county's unique blend of oversight and accountability. Once upon a time, between 2011 and 2012 (who's really counting?), the alley found itself host to Advanced Towing, a private company that apparently mistook it for their own personal playground. It's unclear how they managed to set up shop without anyone at the county noticing, but hey, it happens to the best of us, right? Who hasn't accidentally let a private company take over their backyard? When citizens, with their pesky FOIA requests, dug up the truth, the county’s reaction was a masterclass in internal finger-pointing and showing disdain for those irritating residents who dared to question their wisdom. It’s almost as if transparency and accountability are just myths in this part of Virginia. Named after the illustrious County Manager who oversaw this golden era of governance, Schwartz Alley has become a poignant symbol of the urgent need for a change in Arlington County's form of government. Citizens, weary of the persistent lack of transparency and accountability, rallied around this quaint alley and numerous other governmental failures, seeing them as beacons for change. So, if you're ever in Arlington and want to see a real-life example of how local government can turn a simple mistake into a crisis of confidence, Schwartz Alley is the place to be. Just don't expect any apologies or responsibility-taking; after all, that's not the Arlington way!