Category: Beautification
National Rebuilding Day in Del Ray
The Del Ray Citizens Association and the Del Ray Business Association joined efforts to help freshen up a home in Del Ray for National Rebuilding Day! Rebuilding Together Alexandria organizes volunteers to repair and rehabilitate homes free of charge for those in need, including the elderly, persons with disabilities, military veterans and families with children.
Four Mile Run Park Leverages Crowdfunding for Tree Planting Initiative
Using the Citizinvestor crowdfunding platform, constituents of the Four Mile Run Park neighborhood are seeking to raise $2,000 for a tree planting initiative. Their donation page describes the fund raising initiative as: “The 4MR Park Community Fall Tree Planting is a community initiative in conjunction with the City of Alexandria’s Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities Read More …
Meeting to discuss preservation of Del Ray’s historic buildings
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 …
City to hold kickoff meeting on possible Del Ray historic preservation plan
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 …
City mulch delivery is now available
Residents can begin placing orders for delivery of mulch beginning tomorrow, March 10. Delivery dates and times are limited, and appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis. The mulch is free, but there is a $40 delivery charge for a half or a full truckload. Mulch can also be picked up for free from 7 Read More …
City to begin collecting yard waste
Beginning May 5, residents that receive city refuse collection services should separate yard waste from regular trash for special collection. This material will be collected on your regular collection day. Yard waste includes sticks, twigs, grass, leaves, and dead plants. Yard waste should be placed next to your trash container in a reusable container or Read More …
Potomac Yard Park to open on Saturday, December 14
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 …
City of Alexandria offers free street trees
For residents who do not currently have a street tree planted in front of their house (in the grassy area between the sidewalk and the curb), the city will plant a tree at no charge, according to City Arborist John Noelle. Noelle with consult with residents on the most appropriate tree to be planted. Larger Read More …