West End Coalition Representative Updates
Alexandria West Plan Area Community Planning Process to Launch this Fall
On Tuesday, June 14, the City Council adopted the FY 2023 Long-Range Planning Interdepartmental Work Program, which includes a community planning process that will be launched this fall to update the long-term vision for the 1992 Alexandria West Small Area Plan and integrate the 2012 Beauregard Small Area Plan. Additional information on the planning process and ways to get involved can be found on the project website.
Translation and interpretation services will be provided throughout the process to ensure that all who wish to participate may do so. Over the summer, staff will be engaging with the community and stakeholders to get feedback on how best to structure the community engagement process. Anyone who wishes to share input is encouraged to contact staff below.
To share your thoughts or get more information, please contact Jose Carlos Ayala, Principal Planner, Department of Planning and Zoning (at jose.ayala@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.3820), visit the project website or connect through WhatsApp text messenger 571.358.7569.
For reasonable disability accommodation, contact 703.746.3810, Virginia Relay 711.
On Tuesday, June 14, the City Council adopted the FY 2023 Long-Range Planning Interdepartmental Work Program, which includes a community planning process that will be launched this fall to update the long-term vision for the 1992 Alexandria West Small Area Plan and integrate the 2012 Beauregard Small Area Plan. Additional information on the planning process and ways to get involved can be found on the project website.
Translation and interpretation services will be provided throughout the process to ensure that all who wish to participate may do so. Over the summer, staff will be engaging with the community and stakeholders to get feedback on how best to structure the community engagement process. Anyone who wishes to share input is encouraged to contact staff below.
To share your thoughts or get more information, please contact Jose Carlos Ayala, Principal Planner, Department of Planning and Zoning (at jose.ayala@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.3820), visit the project website or connect through WhatsApp text messenger 571.358.7569.
For reasonable disability accommodation, contact 703.746.3810, Virginia Relay 711.
Education Series for Condominium and Community Associations
The City of Alexandria in partnership with Alexandria-based law firm Mercer Trigiani is sponsoring a series of workshops related to condominium, homeowners, cooperatives, and other common interest communities during FY2022. The goals for these classes include educating first-time homebuyers about the structure and governance of common interest communities; strengthening the knowledge of community board members in understanding, managing and budgeting; and helping communities understand state law related to open meetings and governance. The workshops are offered at no cost to participants, but registration is required.
The full list of upcoming sessions is provided on the Office of Housing webpage and information on the first two sessions is below.
Meeting Video
Presentation
Meeting Video
Video Recording
Condominiums have traditionally been the most affordable homeownership housing option for first-time homebuyers in the City of Alexandria. Recognizing the importance of common interest communities in preserving the region’s economic and social diversity, the City hopes to broaden awareness of community association management in hopes of strengthening and preserving these valuable resources for the future.
For additional information or assistance, please call the Office of Housing at 703.746.4990 or email kimberly.cadena@alexandriava.gov.
The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended. To request a reasonable accommodation, e-mail Gwen Lassiter at gwen.lassiter@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4990, Virginia Relay 711.
The City of Alexandria in partnership with Alexandria-based law firm Mercer Trigiani is sponsoring a series of workshops related to condominium, homeowners, cooperatives, and other common interest communities during FY2022. The goals for these classes include educating first-time homebuyers about the structure and governance of common interest communities; strengthening the knowledge of community board members in understanding, managing and budgeting; and helping communities understand state law related to open meetings and governance. The workshops are offered at no cost to participants, but registration is required.
The full list of upcoming sessions is provided on the Office of Housing webpage and information on the first two sessions is below.
- Saturday, September 25, 2021; 9:30am - 11:30am
Topic: Legal and Legislative Update
Presentation
Meeting Video
- Saturday, October 23, 2021; 9:30am - 11:30am
Topic: Virtual Meetings
Meeting Video
- Saturday, January 15, 2022; 9:30am - 11:30am
Presentation
Meeting Video
- Tuesday, May 10, 2022; Noon - 2 pm; Topic: Condo 101
Video Recording
- Saturday, June 25, 2022; 9:30am - 11:30am; Topic: Finding (Parking) Spaces
- Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TCDLowVITdKmURaV8-CIGw
Condominiums have traditionally been the most affordable homeownership housing option for first-time homebuyers in the City of Alexandria. Recognizing the importance of common interest communities in preserving the region’s economic and social diversity, the City hopes to broaden awareness of community association management in hopes of strengthening and preserving these valuable resources for the future.
For additional information or assistance, please call the Office of Housing at 703.746.4990 or email kimberly.cadena@alexandriava.gov.
The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended. To request a reasonable accommodation, e-mail Gwen Lassiter at gwen.lassiter@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4990, Virginia Relay 711.
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Beltway Express Lanes Could Extend Through Alexandria
VDOT is seeking community input on whether to extend the Express Lanes through Alexandria and into Maryland. If you weren’t able to attend the virtual meeting held on Wednesday, May 18, you can view the presentation on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CbIMssg8A4. To provide input, please take the following survey: https://publicinput.com/H2714#surveyStepContent. |
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West End (Landmark Mall) Demolition Updates
To get updates on the project now that demolition is underway, visit westendva.com/construction-updates. Inova hosted a Virtual Community Meeting on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, to provide information about the development proposal for the new hospital campus to be built on the former Landmark Mall site.
You can also visit the City of Alexandria's website that hosts in formation on the Landmark/Van Dorn Area Planning at https://www.alexandriava.gov/Landmark#EisenhowerWestLandmarkVanDornImplementation. |
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