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The City of Alexandria has announced that they will be holding a virtual listening session to discuss small business and economic opportunities for the proposed Potomac Yard Entertainment District. The session is scheduled to take place on Thursday, February 8, from 7 to 8 p.m.

Residents and interested parties are encouraged to register online to attend the session. In addition, recordings of previous listening sessions are available for those who may have missed them.

To further engage with the community, the City will also be hosting a pop-up event on Sunday, February 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held at the Safeway Grocery Store Lobby on King Street. Participants are welcome to stop by, learn about the Potomac Yard Entertainment District project, and ask any questions they may have.

For individuals with disabilities who may require accommodations, the City has provided contact information for Mike Hatfield at Mike.Hatfield@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.3148. The Virginia Relay service can also be utilized by calling 711.

The City of Alexandria is committed to ensuring that language is not a barrier to participation. Free interpretation and translation services are available for those who prefer communication in another language. To access these services, individuals are encouraged to email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3960.

This announcement serves as an opportunity for the public to engage with the City and provide valuable input on the proposed Potomac Yard Entertainment District. As the City continues to move forward with this project, it is important for community members to have a voice and contribute to the development of the district.

In anticipation of the listening session and pop-up event, the City has provided additional details about the Potomac Yard Entertainment District and community engagement events on the MonumentalALX website. Interested individuals are encouraged to visit the website for more information.

By participating in these events and providing feedback, residents and stakeholders can help shape the future of the Potomac Yard Entertainment District and ensure that it meets the needs and desires of the community.

Quotations:

- "The City of Alexandria will hold a virtual listening session on small business and economic opportunities for the proposed Potomac Yard Entertainment District on Thursday, February 8, from 7 to 8 p.m." - City of Alexandria spokesperson

- "Participants may stop by to learn about the Potomac Yard Entertainment District project and ask questions." - City of Alexandria spokesperson

- "For reasonable disability accommodation, contact Mike.Hatfield@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3148, Virginia Relay 711." - City of Alexandria spokesperson

- "If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you, please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3960." - City of Alexandria spokesperson