Alexandria planners to host fifth Duke Street land use meeting Wednesday
City planners to unveil draft corridor themes, gather public input on future of 3-mile stretch
Development
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National leaders to gather in Alexandria for faith-based housing summit
Tuesday's summit at United Way headquarters comes as Alexandria churches lead a growing national push to convert underutilized land into affordable housing
Alexandria releases Housing 2040 blueprint with 10 goals, calling for zoning reforms, stronger tenant protections, and new tools to stem displacement
Recommendations address loss of 11,000 affordable units since 2000, but many strategies hinge on state approval and future funding
Community Lodgings secures $2.5M state award to advance Elbert Ave. affordable housing development
The HOME-ARP grant helps Community Lodgings finalize financing for a 94-unit project in Arlandria-Chirilagua, with construction set to begin this spring
Alexandria joins Arlington in launching National Innovation Quarter
The new nonprofit aims to be 'connective tissue' for the region's defense tech and startup ecosystem, with a $5 million budget over three years.
Alexandria architectural board wraps marathon meeting near midnight
Seven applications reviewed including window replacements, restaurant alterations, and door denials during lengthy November session