Archive for 'Development'

Developer gives old school renewed hope

Developer gives old school renewed hope

By Derrick Perkins Years after developer William Cromley went to City Hall for a permit to demolish the former Carver Nursery School, he’s returning and asking for permission to expand the neighborhood landmark. If Cromley receives [...]

Alexandria City Council approves Beauregard zoning changes

Alexandria City Council approves Beauregard zoning changes

By Derrick Perkins Despite calls from residents and Vice Mayor Allison Silberberg for more dedicated affordable housing units, the city council voted 6-1 to approve rezoning of the Beauregard corridor. The vote came after hours of [...]

Plans unveiled for a revitalized Landmark Mall

Plans unveiled for a revitalized Landmark Mall

By Melissa Quinn Though still far from reality, officials unveiled much-anticipated early plans for a revitalized Landmark Mall on Monday evening. A crowd of more than 150 people gathered at the West End shopping center to [...]

Few options available to city officials hoping to relocate proposed Walgreens

Few options available to city officials hoping to relocate proposed Walgreens

By Derrick Perkins Del Ray residents may not want a Walgreens along The Avenue, but city officials can do little to dissuade the national retailer. The project, which would displace five small shops at the corner [...]

Planning commission sends Beauregard zoning changes to city council

Planning commission sends Beauregard zoning changes to city council

By Derrick Perkins Planning commission members voted unanimously to rezone the Beauregard corridor early Wednesday morning, sending the ambitious — and controversial — land use change to city council for final approval. Following a marathon public [...]

Lawsuits could linger despite revote on Alexandria waterfront redevelopment

Lawsuits could linger despite revote on Alexandria waterfront redevelopment

By Derrick Perkins Hoping to sidestep years of litigation, the city council overwhelmingly reapproved zoning and density changes along the Potomac shoreline Saturday, but critics say the 6-1 vote could lead to a new round of [...]

Alexandria waterfront zoning changes approved with supermajority vote

Alexandria waterfront zoning changes approved with supermajority vote

By Derrick Perkins Hoping to short-circuit a potential lengthy legal battle for the future of the Potomac shoreline, city council reapproved zoning and density changes along the waterfront Saturday afternoon. More than a year after passing [...]

Carver Nursery School supporters refuse to give up efforts to save building

Carver Nursery School supporters refuse to give up efforts to save building

By Derrick Perkins Residents-turned-preservationists remain committed to saving the former Carver Nursery School even after the deadline has come and gone, but owner William Cromley has yet to see a viable proposal cross his desk. The [...]

The face of Alexandria’s waterfront opposition

The face of Alexandria’s waterfront opposition

By Melissa Quinn For Bert Ely, it all started at a home along Prince Street. The house sat on the left side of the 900 block, and it had a big bay window in the front. [...]

Planning commission approves waterfront plan – again

Planning commission approves waterfront plan – again

By Derrick Perkins After hours of renewed debate about the much-maligned waterfront redevelopment plan, longtime planning commissioner Stewart Dunn stepped down from the podium, grabbed a microphone and circled a model of the city’s future Potomac [...]