Tag: city council

Arena impact study released; Public criticism builds with mounting objections

By James Matheson | [email protected] The Alexandria Economic Development Partnership released an impact study document on February 16 for the proposed $2 billion Potomac Yard...

Opponents of Potomac Yard arena want chance to speak out

By James Matheson | [email protected] Opponents to the proposed $2 billion arena project at Potomac Yard have voiced dissatisfaction with the city’s approach to the...

City makes second mistake in public engagement process for 404A East...

By Caitlyn Meisner | [email protected] The 404A East Alexandria Ave. project has been deferred for the second time by the Planning & Zoning Department. The...

Council approves street name changes, 301 N. Fairfax St. development

By Caitlyn Meisner | [email protected] City Council approved the renaming and rededication of streets named for Confederate soldiers and generals and also passed the 301...

What to watch at Saturday’s Council public hearing

By Caitlyn Meisner | [email protected] City Council is holding a public hearing Saturday and is planning to discuss and vote on several issues of importance,...

A look back at 2023

What a year this was!  When the much-delayed Potomac Yard Metro station opened amid fanfare in May, little did the public know what was hurtling...

Contentious 301 N. Fairfax St. project deferred

By Caitlyn Meisner | [email protected] City Council deferred action on the redevelopment proposal for 301 N. Fairfax St. at Saturday’s public hearing. Action on the...

Officials present new arena details in Saturday public hearing

By Caitlyn Meisner | [email protected] At Saturday’s City Council public hearing, City Manager Jim Parajon and Alexandria Economic Development Partnership’s President and CEO Stephanie Landrum...

About Alexandria with Mark Eaton: Hits and misses in 2023

By Mark Eaton About Alexandria reached its second anniversary last month, so it is time to look back on 2023’s columns to assess the...

Zoning for Housing, explained: What to know ahead of the November...

By Mark Eaton and Caitlyn Meisner | [email protected] The city’s “Zoning for Housing/Housing for All” proposal is approaching a planned vote from City Council on...