Planning Commission to kick off Alexandria board meetings at temporary location Jan. 6

Board of Architectural Review, Board of Zoning Appeals also moving to Del Pepper center during City Hall renovation

Planning Commission to kick off Alexandria board meetings at temporary location Jan. 6

The Planning Commission will be the first city board to meet at Alexandria’s temporary council chambers when it convenes Jan. 6 at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center.

The city announced Monday which boards and commissions will relocate to the West End facility at 4850 Mark Center Dr. during the City Hall renovation, which begins in January.

In addition to City Council legislative meetings and public hearings, the temporary chambers will host Board of Architectural Review public hearings, Board of Zoning Appeals public hearings and Planning Commission meetings.

Remaining City Hall services relocating ahead of major renovation project
The City of Alexandria will complete the relocation of the remaining municipal services and employee offices by January 2026, in preparation for significant renovations to City Hall and Market Square.

Meeting dates, times and public participation options will remain unchanged unless otherwise noted, according to the city. Residents should review individual meeting agendas for the most current information.

Other boards and commissions that regularly meet at City Hall will relocate to various sites throughout the city. Residents can find those locations at alexandriava.gov/Boards. Meeting schedules and agendas are available at alexandriava.gov/Calendar.

City Council will hold its first meeting at Del Pepper on Jan. 13.

The center is a five-minute walk from the Mark Center Transit Station, with MetroBus and free DASH Bus service. Free parking is available in a four-level garage with elevator access.

Free interpretation and translation services are available by emailing LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or calling 703.746.3960. For disability accommodations, contact Sylvie Emanuel at Sylvie.Emanuel@alexandriava.gov or 703.795.9082.

Old Town Farmers' Market to move to North Royal Street during City Hall renovations
The Old Town Farmers’ Market will temporarily relocate to the 100 block of North Royal Street and Tavern Square courtyard beginning in January 2026 as City Hall and Market Square undergo significant renovations.