Bringing Neighbors Together
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
The DRCA hosted Mayor Justin Wilson in our December member meeting, held on Wednesday December 13 – the same day that a potential sports and entertainment campus including an Arena for the Washington Wizards and Capitals was announced. Nearly 500 citizens of Del Ray and other neighboring associations joined us for the session. We are Read More …
The Alexandria City Manager Jim Parajon and Head of the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership Stephanie Landrum presented details on the proposed Arena development in this weekend’s City Council meeting. The meeting recording is available below.