Category: Development

Development cases, including site plans and development special use permits

Fostering Diverse and Inclusive Public Engagement in Alexandria

Two topics recently discussed at the February 4 meeting of the Alexandria Planning Commission have me thinking about the need for high-quality public feedback to inform decision making. The first involves practical updates to the city’s business zoning, which the Planning Commission and City Council will consider in April. Draft proposals include greater use of … Continue reading Fostering Diverse and Inclusive Public Engagement in Alexandria →

Craddock Site Redevelopment at 1201 North Royal Street to bring new “Art Walk” to Old Town North

At its January 3, 2019 public hearing, the Alexandria Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of a rezoning and development special use permit for the Craddock Site, 1201 North Royal Street. The present location of MetroStage (and original location of the restaurant Bastille) will be redeveloped by Carr City Centers into a 90-unit multifamily … Continue reading Craddock Site Redevelopment at 1201 North Royal Street to bring new “Art Walk” to Old Town North →

Alexandria City Council Public Hearing: Saturday, December 15, 2018

The Alexandria City Council approved the following cases of interest during its final public hearing of the 2016-2018 City Council session on Saturday, December 15, 2018.  Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Revised Design Council approved a Development Special Use Permit for a revised design of the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station, 2901 Potomac Avenue. The design features … Continue reading Alexandria City Council Public Hearing: Saturday, December 15, 2018 →

1200 North Fayette Street brings new development to Braddock Gateway and possibly a dog park… someday

On Saturday, December 15, 2018, the Alexandria City Council approved a Development Special Use Permit for the Braddock Gateway Phase 3 project at 1200 North Fayette Street. At present, the site comprises a portion of the DC Metro Church campus. As approved, the Carmel Partners project will bring two buildings with 370 apartment units and … Continue reading 1200 North Fayette Street brings new development to Braddock Gateway and possibly a dog park… someday →

Alexandria City Council Public Hearing: Saturday, November 17, 2018

The Alexandria City Council approved the following cases of interest during its public hearing on Saturday, November 17, 2018: Consolidation of Boards of Architectural Review Council approved a text amendment to consolidate the Boards of Architectural Review on a 7-0 vote as recommended by the Planning Commission. The amendment will create a single Alexandria BAR … Continue reading Alexandria City Council Public Hearing: Saturday, November 17, 2018 →

Amazon selects Arlington for HQ2 – but what Alexandria lured to town may be the biggest benefit of all

Earlier today Amazon.com, Inc. announced that it had selected Arlington County, Virginia for a major new headquarters facility. It's a huge economic development victory for Northern Virginia and the Washington region, bringing more than 25,000 high-paying jobs over a 12-year period. Northern Virginia and New York City, which will also host a new headquarters, emerge … Continue reading Amazon selects Arlington for HQ2 – but what Alexandria lured to town may be the biggest benefit of all →

November 8 Preliminary Docket

The preliminary docket for the November 8, 2018 Alexandria Planning Commission public hearing was published yesterday. This will be the commission's second meeting in November; the first is on November 1. The November 8 docket includes the following cases of note: Development Special Use Permit and related approvals at 1604-1614 King Street and 1604 Dechantal … Continue reading November 8 Preliminary Docket →

Alexandria City Council Public Hearing: Saturday, October 13, 2018

The Alexandria City Council approved the following cases during a 12 hour, 27 minute public hearing on Saturday, October 13, 2018 (links below to other blog entries on these cases): Environmental Action Plan Phase 1 updates to the Green Building and Land Use & Open Space chapters: Approved 7-0 as recommended by the Planning Commission … Continue reading Alexandria City Council Public Hearing: Saturday, October 13, 2018 →

Chatham Square Amendment Regarding Eligibility for On-Street Parking Permits

On Thursday, October 4, 2018, the Alexandria Planning Commission considered a unique request to amend a Development Special Use Permit for Chatham Square, 409 North Pitt Street, to allow residents to be eligible to receive on-street residential parking permits. The commission voted to recommend approval on a particularly close vote. Background on City Residential Parking … Continue reading Chatham Square Amendment Regarding Eligibility for On-Street Parking Permits →