Membership Meeting Minutes-April 10, 2024
April 10, 2024 – Held virtually via zoom. The three candidates in the Democratic Primary for Mayor joined the DRCA for a candidate forum (view the recording here) 24 04 10 Membership Meeting Minutes
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April 2024 Mayoral Candidate Forum
At our April 2024 membership meeting, the DRCA hosted Alexandria Mayoral Candidates Amy Jackson, Steven Peterson, and Alyia Gaskins for a candidate forum. The candidates were each given the same set of questions submitted by DRCA members and asked to speak for 10 minutes uninterrupted in response to those questions. The order of the speakers Read More …
Potomac Yard Arena Committee Working Document
After the announcement of the proposed arena and entertainment complex at Potomac Yard, the DRCA stood up a committee of interested members and citizens to study the issue and meet regularly to discuss neighborhood concerns as well as potential remedies and solutions in preparation for an eventual consideration phase in Alexandria. Although that phase never Read More …
Membership Meeting Minutes-March 13, 2024
March 13, 2024 – Held virtually via zoom. We had presentations by the Hopkins House and City Staff sharing updates on Del Ray Parks (both dog parks under construction as well as the future spray park). A budget for the H&G tour was approved, and the Potomac Yard survey results were discussed. 24 03 Read More …
Potomac Yard Proposal Survey Results
The DRCA recently invited the Hume Springs Civic Association, the Lynhaven Civic Association, and the Rosemont Citizens Association to join us in an official survey of our membership lists regarding the proposed Arena and Performing Arts Center project in Potomac Yard. On this page we’ve provided a detailed memo explaining how the survey was conducted Read More …
Alexandria Response to DC Arena Budget Memo
Last week DC’s Office of the Budget Director released their own analysis of the proposed Potomac Yard deal – you can read it here. Alexandria has provided the following details in response: 24.02.15 DC Analysis Red Lines Final
Membership Meeting Minutes-February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024 – Held Virtually Via Zoom (and delayed one day from our normal calendar to allow for Valentine’s Day). We amended our standing rules to add a membership refund policy, our by-laws to clarify our Historical committee, and discussed Junction Bakery’s SUP. 24 02 15 Membership Meeting Minutes
Membership Meeting Minutes-January 10, 2024
January 10, 2024 – Held Virtually Via Zoom. Representatives from the city joined us to discuss options for historic preservation in Del Ray. 24 01 10 Membership Meeting Minutes (3)
Special Arena Townhall Minutes-January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024 – Held Virtually Via Zoom. Senator Adam Ebbin and Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker for a virtual town hall to discuss the Potomac Yard Arena proposal. Mayor Justin Wilson and Stephanie Landrum from the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership also joined the meeting to share additional details and context. Meeting recording is available here 24 Read More …
Town Hall with Senator Ebbin and Delegate Bennett-Parker
The DRCA was excited to host Senator Adam Ebbin and Delegate Elizabeth Bennett-Parker for a virtual town hall to discuss the Potomac Yard Arena proposal. Mayor Justin Wilson and Stephanie Landrum from the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership also joined the meeting to share additional details and context. You can watch the recording of the session Read More …