Bringing Neighbors Together
By Drew Hansen The developer of the 18.6-acre Oakville industrial triangle on the eastern edge of Del Ray is planning a mixed-use concept with residential and retail elements as well as potentially a hotel. Doug Firstenberg of StonebridgeCarras, the real estate firm teaming with parcel-owner Blackstone Group, said both parties are happy Alexandria’s planning department Read More …
Drew Hansen opted to leave his job at the Patch last week, after declining an offer to oversee 14 Patches in Virginia and Maryland. His departure comes amid a major retrenchment of the Patch operation, the hyper-local news websites sold in January by AOL to Hale Global. Last Wednesday, the new owner said it was Read More …
The first DRCA-sponsored chili cookoff will be held on Saturday, February 8, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at fire station 202 at 213 E. Windsor Ave. If you would like to enter the competition, please visit the registration page. The entry fee is $25, with the money being applied to current or future DRCA membership Read More …
The DRCA needs to fill the secretary position on its board because of a resignation. The secretary takes notes at the membership meeting and also participates in monthly board meetings. If you are interested, please contact DRCA president Bill Hendrickson.
By Bill Hendrickson, DRCA president On January 13, the city released the draft report for improvements to the city’s six major parks, including Eugene Simpson Stadium Park (Simpson Park) in Del Ray. I am seeking comments from members about the report, which can be emailed to me or shared in the comments section of this post. Read More …
The Land Use Committee met on January 9th to discuss two new restaurant proposals and a proposed zoning code text amendment change. The text amendment has to do with Transportation Management Plans, the City’s tool to reduce single occupant vehicle traffic. After a November presentation from City Staff, the Land Use Committee voted to support Read More …
By Jay Nestlerode, DRCA T&PS Subcommittee Chair The next T&PS Subcommittee Meeting is scheduled for January 16th, 7pm at the Mount Vernon Rec Center- 2701 Commonwealth Ave, Large Meeting Room. A Discussion of the Potomac Yards Landbay L project and associated traffic issues will be held with the Alexandria T&ES Department during the Jan. 16th DRCA T&PS Subcommittee meeting. UPDATE: Read More …
The Del Ray Citizens Association has the opportunity to appoint a representative to the Oakville Triangle and Route 1 Corridor Advisory Group. Text, text, text… Before voting, please review each candidate’s statement [insert]. Note: one vote per DRCA member, contingent on being up to date with 2014 dues. Votes will be checked against the DRCA membership Read More …
The DRCA Land Use Committee is seeking new members. Volunteers are invited to attend the committee meeting on Thursday, December 12, at 7 p. m. at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center to learn more about what the committee does. See full meeting agenda below. In general, the committee discusses and takes positions on land use and development proposals Read More …
The DRCA Land Use Committee will meet on Thursday, Dec. 12, to hear a proposal for a new restaurant at 2309 Mount Vernon Ave., the former home of State Farm Insurance. The site is on the south side of the farmer’s market site and parking lot. The small restaurant (40 indoor and 20 outdoor seats) Read More …