The City of Alexandria is prioritizing long-range planning activities for fiscal year 2020, which begins July 1, 2019. Activities will address Amazon HQ2 and the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus, equity and housing affordability, mobility initiatives, and continuation of planning efforts along transit corridors and in the city's Growth Crescent. The item is one of the … Continue reading Prioritizing Long-Range Planning in Alexandria
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
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
The City of Alexandria is presently soliciting public feedback on a variety of issues, including transit service, combined sewer tunnels, residential parking, landscaping guidelines, and a name for new park space. This is an important way to provide feedback as it helps the city make decisions that are informed by public opinion. Alexandria Transit Vision … Continue reading City Surveys and Requests for Comment
Over two long meetings this month, the Alexandria Planning Commission debated a number of significant issues. Chief among those was a proposal to modernize Parker-Gray Stadium at T.C. Williams High School. The Alexandria City Public Schools request calls for construction of new facilities including restrooms, concessions, press box, and ticket vending booth, as well as … Continue reading Lights for TC Williams High School Athletic Field
Some links to interesting articles that recently caught my eye: A Short Guide to Tulsa’s New $465 Million Park This Citylab article by Nicole Javorsky highlights the cool things a public park can be with a little creativity (and admittedly, a significant amount of funding.) The 65-acre Gathering Place features gardens, multiple themed playgrounds, pathways, … Continue reading Nate’s Takes – September 28, 2018
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