Construction underway at former Big Wheel Bikes site as Waterfront Taco Factory takes shape in Old Town
The distinctive yellow building at 2 Prince St. is boarded up as the long-anticipated waterfront taco restaurant moves from permit to job site
Development
Real estate projects, construction, planning proposals, zoning changes, and how development reshapes our neighborhoods.
Park and Recreation Commission to hold public hearing on Old Town Pool replacement
Residents can weigh in on the $12.5 million project to replace the aging facility, which is slated for a full replacement, including a new lap pool, children's pool, and bathhouse, with a projected completion of summer 2028.
Already in the only major metro losing jobs, Alexandria now faces the nation's second-highest AI risk
A Tufts University analysis projects 276,000 jobs and $30 billion in annual income at risk across the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria region — arriving as federal cuts have already pushed the metro into decline.
West Reed Avenue and Dale Street Storm Sewer Improvements project heads to community meeting Tuesday
City staff to present final drainage design for Hume Springs flood mitigation effort
RiverRenew opens pocket park along Hooffs Run corridor
The small park near Duke Street is part of a larger sewer infrastructure program aimed at preventing millions of gallons of combined sewage from polluting Alexandria's waterways each year.
City Council approves $4.4M to unlock final phase of Arlandria affordable housing project
Vice mayor calls funding 'the final piece of the financing' for 495-unit Sansé & Naja development
Metro proposes closing Braddock Road Kiss & Ride to make way for development
A public hearing is set for April 20. Here's what's proposed, what it means for riders, and how to weigh in before the April 30 comment deadline.
Mayor Gaskins, Interfaith Council, and Alfred Street Baptist join forces to clear $1 million in ARHA back rent
Fresh Start Initiative pairs private debt relief with ARHA accountability reforms as city budget season raises hard questions about housing stability
Alexandria to host community meeting on Taylor Run infrastructure design alternatives
Virtual meeting set for March 26 to discuss outfall stabilization, landscaping and tree protection
AEDP launches first-ever startup accelerator targeting AI, robotics and defense companies
The $200,000 program would support up to 15 Alexandria-based companies and is designed to serve as the foundation for the city's long-term innovation ecosystem.
Waterfront Church seeks window signage permit; childcare center looks to consolidate locations
Two new permit applications open for public comment as church eyes storefront signage, childcare center seeks to simplify its operations
Coalition for a Livable Alexandria raises $28,000 to fund zoning lawsuit appeal
Group avoids hourly billing that could have tripled legal costs
Alexandria's housing blueprint is out; Saturday is your chance to weigh in in person
Draft recommendations released last week lay out 10 goals for the city's first major housing plan update since 2013
Alexandria Planning Commission takes up housing, zoning reform in March and April hearings
Dockets include affordable housing cases, downtown development, a commercial zoning text amendment, and capital planning recommendations; both are subject to change
National Park Service reverses course, blocks Alexandria pump station plan
Federal agency cites 1981 settlement agreement restricting waterfront park uses; city vows to keep seeking flood mitigation solution
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