Bringing Neighbors Together
By Bill Hendrickson, President Del Ray Citizens Association On Tuesday, the city will begin a yearlong community planning process for a potentially huge redevelopment project on the west side of Route 1, across from the street from the massive Potomac Yard project, and adjacent to Del Ray. The owner of about 13 acres of the Read More …
Anyone who wishes to become more involved in our great Del Ray neighborhood should consider applying for a position on the DRCA Executive Board. Elections are held in June for a one-year term. To see a list of the specific offices and their responsibilities, please read the DRCA bylaws at www.delraycitizens.org/about. If you are interested in Read More …
Thursday, May 1, is the deadline for purchasing reduced-price $20 tickets for the May 10 Del Ray House and Garden Tour, sponsored by the DRCA. After May 1, tickets are $25 and can be purchased online here or at the Del Ray Farmers’ Market, or at Del Ray Variety, 203 E. Custis Ave.
By Randy Cole and Randy Dingwell, 2014 Count Coordinators Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Counting people who are cycling, walking and running on or along Alexandria streets and trails helps demonstrate the need for trails, sidewalks and bike facilities. Volunteers are needed for these counts on Thursday May 8th (5-7pm) and Saturday May 10th (12-2pm). Early requests usually get Read More …
Del Ray Citizens Association Meeting Minutes April 14, 2014 @ 7:30pm Association President Bill Hendrick called the April general membership meeting to order at 7:37pm. Meeting Agenda: Announcements Police Report Chief of Police Earl Cook First, announcements were given: Del Ray Artisans has a new exhibit – Revolution: Art & Technology – April 4-27 – Read More …
Del Ray Citizens Association Meeting Minutes March 10, 2014 @ 7:30pm Agenda: Police Report Membership Votes Needed Committee Updates Announcements Special Program: Charitable Giving and Volunteering in Del Ray Association President Bill Hendrick called the March general membership meeting to order at 7:40pm. Police Report: Captain Scott Ogden
Greenstreet Growers of Virginia, the owners of Greenstreet Gardens at 1721 Braddock Road, is buying Eclectic Nature Gift and Garden Center at 1503-05 Mount Vernon Ave., according to an application for a change of ownership filed with the city by Greenstreet’s owners, Raymond and Stacy Greenstreet. The new owners say they intend to keep the Read More …
The city of Alexandria’s Solid Waste Division is initiating a pilot program to test the feasibility of a smaller garbage container for residents who receive collection services from the city. Staff is recruiting 100 residents to try the smaller containers for a year. According to a city press release, there is good evidence that households Read More …
The City Council has at least tentatively agreed to keep the public swimming pool at Warwick Village open for another summer, City Councilman Justin Wilson told me. In his budget for the current fiscal year, City Manager Rashad Young had proposed closing the pool. But a large number of people and organizations, including the DRCA, Read More …
The DRCA has selected Ben Flood as its representative to the nine-member Oakville Triangle and Route 1 Corridor Advisory Group, which will advise city staff on a pending proposal to redevelop about 13 acres of the 20-acre Oakville Triangle industrial park on Route 1 as well as how to deal with redevelopment expected to eventually Read More …