The mission of P&Z is to involve the community in creating a shared vision for Alexandria's future and to ensure that all new development reflects that vision.  We need you and your voice to make it work!  The City is best served when the community is active and engaged in the decisions that shape their neighborhood's future. 

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• City Council Approves Comprehensive Infill Regulations June 24
  
  
• BAR Schedule Change: The August 6, 2008 BAR Old and Historic Hearing has been rescheduled to July 30, 2008.  The new filing deadline is June 30, 2008.  Please call BAR staff at 703-838-4666 with any questions.
  
  
• Revised Application Fee Schedule - updated as of May 13, 2008
  
  
• Zoning for Small Business Proposed SUP Revisions: Staff Report for July 1 Planning Commission Hearing
   
• Eco-City Alexandria (link to Va. Tech site)
  
  • Eco-City Charter, Survey,  Summit May 10, 2008 TC Williams
     
• NEW! View Special Use Permit (SUPs) Online
   
• P&Z Work Program presented to City Council May 13, 2008
  › FY 2009 Work Program Chart and Memo from Director Hamer
  › Demographic Data: American Community Survey 2006
  
• In Memoriam
  Peter H. Smith 1945 - 2008

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Upcoming Planning & Zoning Meetings

JULY 2008

Monday, July 7, 7PM
Old Town North Urban Design Advisory Committee (UDAC)
City Hall, 301 King St, Room 2000
For more information, contact Katye Parker at 703-838-4666 X372

Tuesday, July 15, 7pm
Braddock East Advisory Group Meeting
Jefferson Houston Elementary School, Multipurpose Room, 1501 Cameron Street
For more information, contact Andrew Spurgin 703-838-4666 X330

Wednesday, July 16, 7PM
Virginia Paving Community Liaison Committee Meeting 
Samuel Tucker Elementary School
(2nd Floor Mini Auditorium)
For more information, contact Rich Josephson 703-838-4666 X302

Thursday, July 17, 2008 7-9PM
Landmark/Van Dorn Advisory Group Meeting
Location to be determined
Retail Market Analysis and Retail Strategy, Plan Development Update
For more information, contact: Pat Mann at 703-838-4666 X303

Monday, July 21, 2008 6:30-9PM
Landmark/Van Dorn Advisory Group Meeting
NOTE NEW LOCATION: Samuel Tucker School Cafeteria, 435 Ferdinand Day Drive in the Cameron Station area
For more information, contact: Pat Mann at 703-838-4666 X303

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 (Note Schedule Change)
BAR Old and Historic Hearing
The August 6, 2008 BAR Old and Historic Hearing has been rescheduled to July 30, 2008.  The new filing deadline is June 30, 2008.  Please call BAR staff at 703-838-4666 with any questions.

Plans, Projects and Initiatives

In Progress...

Neighborhood Plans
Braddock Metro Neighborhood
Braddock East planning
Landmark/Van Dorn planning

Development Projects
Carlyle-Eisenhower East 
Potomac Yard
Hunting Creek Area Development

Other P&Z Initiatives

Four Mile Run Restoration Project
Infill Task Force
Zoning for Small Business - Proposed Revisions to Special Use Permits
Uptown/Parker-Gray National Register Nomination
Virginia Paving SUP/Community Liaison Committee
Washington Street Public Space Design Guidelines
City Wayfinding Initiative 

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Arlandria Neighborhood Plans
Glebe Park Redevelopment
Hunting Creek Area Plan
King Street Retail Strategy and Outdoor Dining Regulations | Design Guidelines
Mount Vernon Avenue Business Area Plan
Open Space 

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For Small Businesses  - Information organized for small businesses in the City of Alexandria.

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