Plans, Projects & Initiatives

• Small Area Plans in Process
• Development Projects
• Plans & Programs in Implementation
• Ongoing Initiatives & Programs
• Completed Plans, Policies & Studies
• Planning Reference Documents
• Long Range Educational Facilities Plan

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Small Area Plans (Neighborhood Plans) In Process

The City's Master Plan is made up of 18 Small Area Plans covering neighborhoods throughout the City, plus other City-wide relevant chapters. Periodically the City will amend existing plans or create new plans through a public process. There are no Small Area Plans currently under review. See the Plans and Programs in Implementation section below for recently approved Small Area Plans.

Development Projects

Development projects are carefully reviewed by City staff, the Planning Commission and the City Council to ensure compatability with the City's Master Plan, the Zoning Ordinance and other design and technical guidelines. Staff of the Development Division serve as project managers and coordinate with other City staff throughout the development review process. The following are some of the development projects under review. Visit the Development page for more information .

• Jefferson Houston Elementary School Redevelopment - 1501 Cameron Street
• Potomac Yard Development
• Carlyle Eisenhower East
• James Bland
• List of active development projects by review phase (pdf) (updated monthly)
• List of active development projects by project (pdf) (updated monthly)
• Map of active development projects (Development Viewer)

Plans & Programs in the Active Implementation Phase

The process of implementing an approved plan or program may take years, and is often a colloborative process between City staff and the community. The following are plans and programs that are currently in the active implementation phase.

• Beauregard Small Area Plan
• Waterfront Plan
• Arlandria Neighborhood
• Braddock East Plan
• Braddock Metro Neighborhood Plan Implementation
• Four Mile Run Restoration Project
• King Street Retail Strategy
• Mount Vernon Avenue Business Area Plan
• Wayfinding Program

Ongoing Initiatives & Programs

The following are ongoing intiatives and programs that have been approved and implemented in recent years.

• A-Frame Sign Program for Old Town CBD
• Outdoor Dining on King Street
• King Street Retail Strategy
• Virginia Paving SUP
• What's Next Alexandria Civic Engagement Initiative

Completed Plans, Policies and Studies

The following are plans, policies and studies that have been approved or completed in recent years. Visit the Master Plan page for approved Small Area Plans (neighborhood plans) and City-wide chapters.

• Rezoning Criteria
• Green Building in Alexandria
• Eisenhower West Industrial Use Study
• Glebe Park Redevelopment
• Infill Development
• Hunting Creek Area Plan
• Landmark/Van Dorn Corridor Plan

Planning Reference Documents

• Alexandria Master Plan - Current: This page provides links to the City's Small Area and City Element Chapters of the Master Plan
• Reference - Archive: This page provides links to past plans, policy documents and planning studies in the City and the region.