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Meridian at Ballston — Community Life in Arlington, Virginia

900 N Stuart St, Arlington, VA, 22203

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Cobu Community Score
50 The Cobu Community Score is a 0–100 score that reflects how actively residents participate in their apartment community, based on verified activity inside the Cobu platform.
out of 100 Updated Aug 5, 2026
Events
5
community events hosted in the last 90 days
Participation
78%
of Cobu users actively engaged in the community
Groups
20
active resident interest groups

What's It Like to Live at Meridian at Ballston?

Meridian at Ballston is one of Arlington's most active resident communities, with 78% of Cobu users regularly engaging through weekly events, 20 interest groups, chat, and a neighbor marketplace.

Located at 900 N Stuart St in Arlington, residents connect through interest groups such as Buy Nothing - Meridian Building, Pet Sitting, and Happy Hour, plus a vibrant community chat.

The community hosts an average of 2 events per month, here are a few recent examples: PathForward- Bag It Forward Events, Pet of the Month- Entry Due Date, and Summer Cookout.

What Events Does Meridian at Ballston Host?

Meridian at Ballston hosts 2 community events on average every month. Here's what's coming up and what recently happened.

Pet of the Month- Entry Due Date — We love our furry residents as much as you do and so want to give them their time in the spotlight. Each month a pet will be randomly chosen from all entries and announced and featured on our social media channels on the first (1st) of the month. Even better, the winning pet will receive a prize. Entering is easy; just e-mail a brief bio of your pet (example below) with a photo to meridian_ballston@paradigmcos.com by the 20th of the month with the subject line “Pet of the Month”. Please make sure to include your first name and last initial in the bio. All non-winning entries will be rolled into successive months. PET BIO EXAMPLE: Eddie is named after Rockstar Eddie Vedder. He belongs to Tiana G. Eddie is a caramel-brown golden doodle with the most beautiful curls. He just celebrated his third birthday. Eddie is very energetic & sweet. He enjoys long walks, swimming in the river, and cuddling with his family. We look forward to getting to know our furry residents a little bit better. Upcoming

Pet of the Month- Entry Due Date

Thursday · · 5:00 PM

We love our furry residents as much as you do and so want to give them their time in the spotlight. Each month a pet will be randomly chosen from all entries and announced and featured on our social media channels on the first (1st) of the month. Even better, the winning pet will receive a prize. Entering is easy; just e-mail a brief bio of your pet (example below) with a photo to meridian_ballston@paradigmcos.com by the 20th of the month with the subject line “Pet of the Month”. Please make sure to include your first name and last initial in the bio. All non-winning entries will be rolled into successive months. PET BIO EXAMPLE: Eddie is named after Rockstar Eddie Vedder. He belongs to Tiana G. Eddie is a caramel-brown golden doodle with the most beautiful curls. He just celebrated his third birthday. Eddie is very energetic & sweet. He enjoys long walks, swimming in the river, and cuddling with his family. We look forward to getting to know our furry residents a little bit better.

PathForward- Bag It Forward Events — Looking for a way to give back to the community? Paradigm is partnered with PathForward to help support those in need in the Arlington community. PathForward provides many ways to give back. Their Bag It Forward program is just one way. Partnership Statement PathForward and Paradigm share a commitment to strengthening the Arlington community through connection, engagement, and support for neighbors experiencing homelessness. Together, we are creating meaningful opportunities for residents to get involved while advancing PathForward’s mission of fostering stability, dignity, and housing solutions. Our Vision: PathForward envisions a world where everyone enjoys stability, dignity, and freedom from homelessness. Our Mission: PathForward’s mission is to foster stability and dignity through transformative services and housing solutions. The first Thursday of every month, PathForward hosts Bag It Forward events at their Courthouse location to put sandwiches together for their lunch distribution program. To find out more or to sign up to volunteer, copy and paste the URL below or visit the offers tab to be able to link directly. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FADA82BA5FCC43-60887319-bagitforward#/ Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you'll get reminders. Upcoming

PathForward- Bag It Forward Events

Thursday · · 6:00 PM

Looking for a way to give back to the community? Paradigm is partnered with PathForward to help support those in need in the Arlington community. PathForward provides many ways to give back. Their Bag It Forward program is just one way. Partnership Statement PathForward and Paradigm share a commitment to strengthening the Arlington community through connection, engagement, and support for neighbors experiencing homelessness. Together, we are creating meaningful opportunities for residents to get involved while advancing PathForward’s mission of fostering stability, dignity, and housing solutions. Our Vision: PathForward envisions a world where everyone enjoys stability, dignity, and freedom from homelessness. Our Mission: PathForward’s mission is to foster stability and dignity through transformative services and housing solutions. The first Thursday of every month, PathForward hosts Bag It Forward events at their Courthouse location to put sandwiches together for their lunch distribution program. To find out more or to sign up to volunteer, copy and paste the URL below or visit the offers tab to be able to link directly. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FADA82BA5FCC43-60887319-bagitforward#/ Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you'll get reminders.

Pet of the Month- Entry Due Date — We love our furry residents as much as you do and so want to give them their time in the spotlight. Each month a pet will be randomly chosen from all entries and announced and featured on our social media channels on the first (1st) of the month. Even better, the winning pet will receive a prize. Entering is easy; just e-mail a brief bio of your pet (example below) with a photo to meridian_ballston@paradigmcos.com by the 20th of the month with the subject line “Pet of the Month”. Please make sure to include your first name and last initial in the bio. All non-winning entries will be rolled into successive months. PET BIO EXAMPLE: Eddie is named after Rockstar Eddie Vedder. He belongs to Tiana G. Eddie is a caramel-brown golden doodle with the most beautiful curls. He just celebrated his third birthday. Eddie is very energetic & sweet. He enjoys long walks, swimming in the river, and cuddling with his family. We look forward to getting to know our furry residents a little bit better. Upcoming

Pet of the Month- Entry Due Date

Sunday · · 5:00 PM

We love our furry residents as much as you do and so want to give them their time in the spotlight. Each month a pet will be randomly chosen from all entries and announced and featured on our social media channels on the first (1st) of the month. Even better, the winning pet will receive a prize. Entering is easy; just e-mail a brief bio of your pet (example below) with a photo to meridian_ballston@paradigmcos.com by the 20th of the month with the subject line “Pet of the Month”. Please make sure to include your first name and last initial in the bio. All non-winning entries will be rolled into successive months. PET BIO EXAMPLE: Eddie is named after Rockstar Eddie Vedder. He belongs to Tiana G. Eddie is a caramel-brown golden doodle with the most beautiful curls. He just celebrated his third birthday. Eddie is very energetic & sweet. He enjoys long walks, swimming in the river, and cuddling with his family. We look forward to getting to know our furry residents a little bit better.

PathForward- Bag It Forward Events — Looking for a way to give back to the community? Paradigm is partnered with PathForward to help support those in need in the Arlington community. PathForward provides many ways to give back. Their Bag It Forward program is just one way. Partnership Statement PathForward and Paradigm share a commitment to strengthening the Arlington community through connection, engagement, and support for neighbors experiencing homelessness. Together, we are creating meaningful opportunities for residents to get involved while advancing PathForward’s mission of fostering stability, dignity, and housing solutions. Our Vision: PathForward envisions a world where everyone enjoys stability, dignity, and freedom from homelessness. Our Mission: PathForward’s mission is to foster stability and dignity through transformative services and housing solutions. The first Thursday of every month, PathForward hosts Bag It Forward events at their Courthouse location to put sandwiches together for their lunch distribution program. To find out more or to sign up to volunteer, copy and paste the URL below or visit the offers tab to be able to link directly. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FADA82BA5FCC43-60887319-bagitforward#/ Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you'll get reminders. Recent

PathForward- Bag It Forward Events

Thursday · · 6:00 PM

Looking for a way to give back to the community? Paradigm is partnered with PathForward to help support those in need in the Arlington community. PathForward provides many ways to give back. Their Bag It Forward program is just one way. Partnership Statement PathForward and Paradigm share a commitment to strengthening the Arlington community through connection, engagement, and support for neighbors experiencing homelessness. Together, we are creating meaningful opportunities for residents to get involved while advancing PathForward’s mission of fostering stability, dignity, and housing solutions. Our Vision: PathForward envisions a world where everyone enjoys stability, dignity, and freedom from homelessness. Our Mission: PathForward’s mission is to foster stability and dignity through transformative services and housing solutions. The first Thursday of every month, PathForward hosts Bag It Forward events at their Courthouse location to put sandwiches together for their lunch distribution program. To find out more or to sign up to volunteer, copy and paste the URL below or visit the offers tab to be able to link directly. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FADA82BA5FCC43-60887319-bagitforward#/ Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you'll get reminders.

Pet of the Month- Entry Due Date — We love our furry residents as much as you do and so want to give them their time in the spotlight. Each month a pet will be randomly chosen from all entries and announced and featured on our social media channels on the first (1st) of the month. Even better, the winning pet will receive a prize. Entering is easy; just e-mail a brief bio of your pet (example below) with a photo to meridian_ballston@paradigmcos.com by the 20th of the month with the subject line “Pet of the Month”. Please make sure to include your first name and last initial in the bio. All non-winning entries will be rolled into successive months. PET BIO EXAMPLE: Eddie is named after Rockstar Eddie Vedder. He belongs to Tiana G. Eddie is a caramel-brown golden doodle with the most beautiful curls. He just celebrated his third birthday. Eddie is very energetic & sweet. He enjoys long walks, swimming in the river, and cuddling with his family. We look forward to getting to know our furry residents a little bit better. Recent

Pet of the Month- Entry Due Date

Monday · · 5:00 PM

We love our furry residents as much as you do and so want to give them their time in the spotlight. Each month a pet will be randomly chosen from all entries and announced and featured on our social media channels on the first (1st) of the month. Even better, the winning pet will receive a prize. Entering is easy; just e-mail a brief bio of your pet (example below) with a photo to meridian_ballston@paradigmcos.com by the 20th of the month with the subject line “Pet of the Month”. Please make sure to include your first name and last initial in the bio. All non-winning entries will be rolled into successive months. PET BIO EXAMPLE: Eddie is named after Rockstar Eddie Vedder. He belongs to Tiana G. Eddie is a caramel-brown golden doodle with the most beautiful curls. He just celebrated his third birthday. Eddie is very energetic & sweet. He enjoys long walks, swimming in the river, and cuddling with his family. We look forward to getting to know our furry residents a little bit better.

Summer Cookout — Please join us in the Club Room and on the Roof Deck for a Summer Cookout. We'll have hamburgers, hotdogs and adult (and other) beverages (while supplies last). Don't forget to RSVP here so that you get your reminder to join in the fun. Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you'll get reminders. Recent 38 RSVPd

Summer Cookout

Saturday · · 1:00 PM

Please join us in the Club Room and on the Roof Deck for a Summer Cookout. We'll have hamburgers, hotdogs and adult (and other) beverages (while supplies last). Don't forget to RSVP here so that you get your reminder to join in the fun. Please express interest - it helps us plan better! Plus, you'll get reminders.

What Groups and Clubs Are at Meridian at Ballston?

Groups are open to all residents. Meridian at Ballston residents have formed 20 active interest-based groups. Here are the most popular.

Buy Nothing - Meridian Building — This is a way for people in the Meridian to freely give, lend, or share what they have and for people to ask for things to receive or borrow. Are you going out of town but have some produce that will go bad? Post and see if anybody wants to take it off your hands! Looking to assemble some furniture and need a drill? Post and see if anybody has one you could borrow!

Buy Nothing - Meridian Building

203 members

This is a way for people in the Meridian to freely give, lend, or share what they have and for people to ask for things to receive or borrow. Are you going out of town but have some produce that will go bad? Post and see if anybody wants to take it off your hands! Looking to assemble some furniture and need a drill? Post and see if anybody has one you could borrow!

Pet Sitting — Friends, neighbors, and pet owners who live in the building and would be willing to periodically check on each other’s pets while they’re out of town.

Pet Sitting

186 members

Friends, neighbors, and pet owners who live in the building and would be willing to periodically check on each other’s pets while they’re out of town.

Happy Hour — For those who work from home or for those who want to meet their neighbors- let’s go to happy hour!

Happy Hour

156 members

For those who work from home or for those who want to meet their neighbors- let’s go to happy hour!

Book Club — Meet monthly with your neighbors to discuss good books and meet new friends!

Book Club

104 members

Meet monthly with your neighbors to discuss good books and meet new friends!

Tasting Club — A hint of nutmeg..." Welcome to the tasting group! In this group, we explore the world through our sense of taste: wine, beer, whiskey, cocktails - you name it! You can expect us to get together often to share our favorite things to taste or go out to a restaurant or bar for a more formal tasting of something special. What to bring? This will vary by gathering, but always be sure to bring your taste buds! Be sure to check the gathering's description for details and whether you should bring your own favorite beverage to share with the group. If in doubt, start a discussion thread. Have an idea for the next tasting adventure? Schedule a gathering!

Tasting Club

98 members

A hint of nutmeg..." Welcome to the tasting group! In this group, we explore the world through our sense of taste: wine, beer, whiskey, cocktails - you name it! You can expect us to get together often to share our favorite things to taste or go out to a restaurant or bar for a more formal tasting of something special. What to bring? This will vary by gathering, but always be sure to bring your taste buds! Be sure to check the gathering's description for details and whether you should bring your own favorite beverage to share with the group. If in doubt, start a discussion thread. Have an idea for the next tasting adventure? Schedule a gathering!

Hiking Group — Group for people who are interested in exploring the hiking scene in VA, MD, WV, and PA

Hiking Group

79 members

Group for people who are interested in exploring the hiking scene in VA, MD, WV, and PA

What Are Residents Talking About at Meridian at Ballston?

Real conversations from verified residents at the Meridian at Ballston community.

Community Chat
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Resident
Jul 25, 2026
Noticed someone car lights were on
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Resident
Jul 24, 2026
If you ordered a PopLite Plus Hot Air Popper, it arrived to my apartment. Message me if it’s yours.
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Resident
Jul 3, 2026
Does anyone have a canon camera charger? It’s the brick that goes into the wall that you pop the battery into. Just need it for about an hour. Thanks!!
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Resident Jul 3, 2026
I have one! Feel free to pick up and drop off outside of 519!
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Resident
Jul 3, 2026
Hi all — curious if the mall fireworks are visible from the rooftop! Anyone watched from here in years past?
R
Resident Jul 3, 2026
Last year, we tried to watch from the roof, but the walls are a little too tall to see over.
R
Resident Jul 3, 2026
Which side of the building are you on? Last year, from the mall side, I saw a ton just in my sunroom.
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Resident
Jul 1, 2026
Pet of the Month 🐾✨ Everyone, meet Beckett — a gentle adventurer and this month’s Pet of the Month at Meridian at Ballston Commons! 💙🐶 Beckett was adopted from a rescue foundation in Hungary while his family was living in Germany, and this August he'll be celebrating his 8th birthday. His journey has taken him across continents, and now he's happily settling into life with the people who love him most. ✨ While city life can still feel a little overwhelming, Beckett's sweet and loving personality always shines through. He loves chasing after a ball or his favorite toy, splashing...
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Resident
Jun 30, 2026
Anyone know of any good watch parties for the U.S.A game tomorrow?
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Resident Jun 30, 2026
Bronson beer hall around the corner is always a good time!
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Resident Jun 30, 2026
I d recommend Ballston Local! Good atmosphere, great food, excellent service
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Resident
Jun 27, 2026
Isn’t there a dog park around here if people want to let their dogs just run around off leash?
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Resident Jun 27, 2026
There are quite a few. I’ve been to the Shirlington dog park before, which is lovely. (Or was, when I was there a few years ago.)
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Resident
Jun 13, 2026
FIFA - Will the games be streamed in the clubhouse ?? #BYOB??
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Resident Jun 13, 2026
I think you should be able to turn the clubhouse TVs on any time it’s open?
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Resident Jun 13, 2026
I would love to join!
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Resident
May 28, 2026
Hi! Does anyone know where I could get great headshots in the Arlington or DC area? I'd love to support a local business 🩷
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Resident May 28, 2026
Amateur photographer here… I hope you find a professional but in dire straits, feel free to reach out. :)
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Resident
May 17, 2026
Hey all! I’m Nick. I’m moving down here from the NYC area and i’m super excited to learn the area and meet people
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Resident
May 17, 2026
Hey neighbors! I just moved in today. Looking forward to meeting you all.
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