The City of Alexandria has provided a follow-up to the Duke Street Land Use Plan Community Meeting held on February 25, 2026, at the Washington National Masonic Memorial. Residents who were unable to attend can access the meeting materials and information through the city’s webpage at www.alexandriava.gov/DukeStreetPlan.
Additionally, meeting materials and a Q&A form are available on the Engagement Hub until March 13. The Engagement Hub can be accessed at https://alexandriava.mysocialpinpoint.com/february-25th-community-meeting.
For questions about the Duke Street Land Use Plan, community members are encouraged to contact Christian Brandt, Urban Planner, via email at Christian.brandt@alexandriava.gov or by phone at 703.746.3859. Those needing reasonable disability accommodations can reach Lisa Chase at 703.746.3831 or use Virginia Relay 711.
Alexandria is an independent city that provides services for residents, businesses and visitors within its defined boundaries (official website). The city operates under a council-manager form of government where policy direction comes from elected officials while a professional manager oversees daily operations (official website).
The city emphasizes social and racial equity in its decision-making processes to support fair outcomes for all community members (official website). Local museums and historic sites play a role in enhancing community identity by interpreting Alexandria’s social and cultural history (official website). Sites such as the Alexandria Black History Museum document African American heritage in the area (official website).
In addition, archaeological research and preservation efforts are carried out through partnerships between agencies, institutions and residents led by the Alexandria Archaeological Commission (official website).
Residents interested in learning more about local planning efforts or accessing historical resources are encouraged to utilize these online platforms.
