The Department of Planning & Zoning in Alexandria will hold a virtual community update on Tuesday, March 17 at 6 p.m. The meeting will focus on how coordinated land use, multimodal design, and transportation planning can influence travel behavior and help create safer corridors centered around the community.
Topics for this month’s meeting include updates on the Duke Street Land Use planning process, ongoing redevelopment projects across the city, and proposed zoning text amendments related to commercial uses. Community members are encouraged to attend to learn more about major development projects under review, changes to regulations affecting new developments, and upcoming planning initiatives.
The virtual event can be accessed via Zoom at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L902WGdVTLOq884csB9W8Q with Meeting ID 918 8312 9492 and Passcode 333827. Participants may also dial in by phone at 301.715.8592.
“These updates offer community members an opportunity to stay informed about larger development projects under consideration, changes to regulations that affect new development, and upcoming planning initiatives. We encourage you to attend and learn where to find more information and how to participate in the process.”
For further details or questions regarding this or previous updates, individuals can visit the project website or contact Katherine Carraway at the Department of Planning and Zoning by calling 703.746.4666.
Alexandria provides services within its defined boundaries as an independent city and operates under a council-manager form of government where the City Council selects a manager for operations (https://www.alexandriava.gov). The city incorporates racial and social equity into its policies to promote fair outcomes for all residents (https://www.alexandriava.gov). Alexandria’s museums and historic sites play a role in interpreting local history and enhancing community identity (https://www.alexandriava.gov), while sites such as the Alexandria Black History Museum document African American heritage (https://www.alexandriava.gov). The Alexandria Archaeological Commission collaborates with various groups for archaeological research and preservation efforts (https://www.alexandriava.gov).
For reasonable disability accommodation requests related to this meeting, contact Alicia.Chase@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3831; Virginia Relay is available at 711. Free interpretation and translation services are also offered—email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3960 for assistance.
