The City of Alexandria announced on Mar. 12 that it will hold a community meeting about the Hume Avenue Stormdrain Bypass Project on Monday, March 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center, located at 2701 Commonwealth Avenue. The meeting will also be accessible virtually via Zoom for those who register in advance.
The city said the purpose of the meeting is to present final proposed drainage improvements, provide updates on project progress, and review anticipated construction impacts. Community members will have an opportunity to ask questions during the session.
According to the official website, Alexandria provides services to residents, businesses and visitors within its defined boundaries as an independent city according to the official website. The city operates under a council-manager form of government where the City Council selects a manager responsible for operations according to the official website.
Alexandria incorporates racial and social equity into its policies and decisions with the goal of fostering fair outcomes for all community members per the official website. The city’s museums and historic sites contribute to local identity by interpreting social and cultural history per the official website, while facilities such as the Alexandria Black History Museum document African American heritage as noted on the official website. Additionally, partnerships through organizations like the Alexandria Archaeological Commission support archaeological research and preservation efforts in collaboration with agencies, institutions, and residents according to the official website.
For more information about the project or reasonable accommodation requests, residents are encouraged to contact Project Manager Mitch Dillon by email at Mitch.Dillon@alexandriaVA.gov or by phone at 703.746.4028. Free interpretation and translation services are available upon request.
