Two community events in Alexandria: Duke Street & Housing 2040

Posted on by Elena Sorokina

Image Credits: City of Alexandria

Alexandria is holding two community open houses next week where you can offer your input on two major ongoing projects: the Duke Street Land Use Plan and Housing 2040. Attend the events to hear the latest updates, find out the results of recent outreach efforts, and let the city know if they got it right. 

Duke Street Land Use Plan:
Community Meeting #5 and Open House
Wednesday, February 25th
7 PM – 8:30 PM
Washington National Masonic Memorial

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During the fifth community meeting of the Duke Street Land Use Plan on February 25th, city staff will present a synopsis of all feedback gathered to date, proposed Draft Plan Districts, and which elements of the plan they will address next. Stick around before or after the presentation for the Open House to speak with staff and learn more. This meeting is in-person with an option to join virtually. The schedule of events is as follows:

  • 7:00 PM: Open House starts (informal opportunity to ask questions, provide feedback, and learn more; an online version will be available on the Engagement Hub)
  • 7:30 PM: Presentation (also online via Zoom, see below for details).
  • 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Open House continues

For more information about the Duke Street Land Use Plan and meeting details, including interpretation requests, visit the Duke Street Land Use Plan webpage. 

Housing 2040 Open House:
Alexandria’s Housing Master Plan Update
Saturday, February 28th
10 AM – 3 PM
Nannie J Lee Memorial Recreation Center

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Housing 2040, the city’s initiative to update its Housing Master Plan, will be the subject of an interactive open house on February 28th. During this event, you will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the draft recommendations and implementation strategies the city has developed thus far. This is an open house format, so you are invited to join at any point during the event. 

The following topics will be discussed:

  • Affordable Housing Preservation
  • Homeowner Resources and Common Interest Communities
  • Landlord-Tenants Rights and Resources
  • Financial Tools for Affordable Housing; Housing Options for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
  • Housing Diversity and Supply
  • Housing and Health
  • Housing and Sustainability.

For more information about Housing 2040 and meeting details, including language interpretation requests, visit the Housing 2040 webpage. 

We hope you can join one or both of these meetings to reiterate your support for an Alexandria that promotes inclusion, affordability, and walkability. 

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