Tag: andrew macdonald
Robinson North plan advances amid environmental concerns
By Wafir Salih | [email protected]
After more than a decade of planning, part of Alexandria’s waterfront is poised for a significant redevelopment by Rooney Properties....
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...
New coalition launches in protest of proposed arena
By Caitlyn Meisner | [email protected]
The Coalition to Stop the Arena at Potomac Yard held its first protest at the Potomac Yard-Virginia Tech Metro station...
Lawsuit settled between city, Potomac Riverkeepers
By Wafer Salih | [email protected]
The Potomac River is slated for a transformative cleanup. The city of Alexandria unveiled a comprehensive $11.8 million plan on...
Environmentalists question Taylor Run stream restoration plans
By Missy Schrott | [email protected]
Is reducing pollution in the Chesapeake Bay worth cutting down 269 trees in Alexandria? This is the question at the...
My View | Andrew Macdonald: Obituary for a pin oak (quercus...
I was the stately, towering pin oak that was cut down to make room for a concession stand for the new sports stadium at...
Potomac Yard Metro proceeds on wetlands site
By Luke Anderson | [email protected]
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued a Clean Water Act permit to the City of Alexandria for the new...
Your Views: No cause for celebration
To the editor:
The Army Corps of Engineers has given Alexandria the green light to fill in a wetland along the George Washington Memorial Parkway...
New Robinson Landing restaurants, including a restaurant on the pier, earn...
By Missy Schrott | [email protected]
Council voted unanimously to approve three new restaurant spaces at the former Robinson Terminal South site on the waterfront at...
Council officially names Waterfront Park
By Missy Schrott | [email protected]
At its public hearing on Saturday, city council officially adopted the name Waterfront Park for the new park at the...