Bringing Neighbors Together
The DRCA is seeking a representative to serve on the Oakville Triangle and Route 1 Corridor Advisory Group, which will advise 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 development expected to eventually take place on Read More …
The Clay Queen Pottery will hold its annual show and sale of new works by students onSunday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its store at 2303 Mount Vernon Ave.
The bad winter weather led to more potholes throughout the city. During April, the city’s Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) will increase efforts to fix and patch as many potholes as possible. Residents are encouraged to report potholes by using Call.Click.Connect or by calling 703-746-HELP (4357). When reporting these items by phone, make Read More …
City staff launched a new Del Ray historic preservation initiative last week, saying they would focus on two projects in coming months: a survey of Art Deco and Streamline Modern buildings in Del Ray and the development of an architectural pattern book for Del Ray. The buildings survey is expected to take about three months Read More …
On Monday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m., the Friends of Duncan Library and the Duncan Library Poetry Society will host local Alexandria poet Margaret B. Ingraham reading from her book, Proper Words for Birds (Finishing Line Press, 2009) in the meeting room of Duncan Library, 2501 Commonwealth Ave. Ingraham is the recipient of an Academy of American Read More …
By Bill Hendrickson, DRCA president The city is beginning a process that will hopefully lead to greater recognition of more of Del Ray’s historic buildings as well as increased efforts to preserve them. This effort is especially aimed at preserving Del Ray’s many Art Deco and Streamline Moderne structures. A kickoff meeting will be held Read More …
The city will begin a community planning process for possible redevelopment of the Oakville Triangle industrial park next month, and is seeking citizens to serve on an advisory group. The City Council established the Oakville Triangle and Route 1 Corridor Advisory Group on March 11. The nine-member Advisory Group will provide advice to city staff Read More …
The city’s Department of Planning and Zoning will host a kickoff meeting to discuss two upcoming projects in Del Ray, a nonbinding residential pattern book and a survey of the Art Deco and Streamline Moderne buildings, on Monday, March 24, at 7 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave. The two projects Read More …
The Friends of Duncan Library is hosting a social hour on Tuesday, March 18, 7 p.m. to exchange ideas for improving the library and talk about volunteer opportunities. The event will be held at the home of Carolyn and Jim Harris, 2907 Cameron Mills Road. You do not need to be a Friends member to Read More …
City Manager Rashad Young will host a public presentation of his proposed fiscal year 2015 budget tomorrow, Monday, March 17, at Beatley Central Library. The event is free and open to anyone who would like to attend. Following his presentation, Young will answer questions. A live stream of the event will also be broadcast on Read More …