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Alexandria’s Pay-by-Phone Parking on residential blocks better manages a scarce resource

In 2014 I authored a letter to the editor making the case for some type of paid parking restriction on residential blocks in Old Town. Now, the City of Alexandria is considering making this program permanent. Parking is a scarce resource, and cities must manage supply to balance demand. There are a number of potential policies … Continue reading Alexandria’s Pay-by-Phone Parking on residential blocks better manages a scarce resource →

Prioritizing Long-Range Planning in Alexandria

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 →