Bringing Neighbors Together
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 …
The 21-acre Potomac Yard Park will open on Saturday, December 14. The City Council will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at 2501 Potomac Ave. (near the intersection of Potomac and Swan avenues). Please park on Potomac Avenue and walk to the event site. Parking is available on Potomac and Swan. The DRCA was Read More …
By Bill Hendrickson In Alexandria, as in most communities across the country, there is only one provider of broadband television and Internet service. Here, of course, it’s Comcast. At our membership meeting tomorrow, Councilman Justin Wilson will discuss the options the city may have for dealing with the current broadband situation. There are three main Read More …
Alexandria City Councilman Justin Wilson will speak at our membership meeting on Monday, December 9, on the city’s new effort to explore options for expanded broadband television and Internet service in Alexandria; in short, alternatives to Comcast. State Delegate Rob Krupicka will also attend to discuss the key issues that the General Assembly is expected Read More …
One of the best ways to gain a more in-depth understanding of key issues facing the city is to attend a speaker series sponsored by the nonprofit group Agenda Alexandria. The group’s next session on Monday, November 25, will feature a panel on the city’s capital needs over the next decade and whether the city’s Read More …