Public Engagement
Public awareness and education are important to the City of Alexandria. There are multiple ways community members can learn about and provide feedback on the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station project, including attending ongoing Potomac Yard Metrorail Implementation Work Group (PYMIG), Board, and Commission meetings, as well as topic-specific community meetings and open houses.
For more information about the Potomac Yard Metrorail Implementation Work Group (PYMIG), visit alexandriava.gov/PotomacMetroWorkGroup.
For information on the timing, legal requirements, and documents discussed during events, visit Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Project Reports & Updates at alexandriava.gov/101657.
Upcoming Events and Materials
No public engagement events are planned at this time.
2019
December 19 - City of Alexandria and Partners Break Ground on New Potomac Yard Metrorail Station
September 4 – Board of Architectural Review Work Session on Potomac Yard Metrorail Station
The City of Alexandria hosted a Board of Architectural Review (BAR) work session on the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station design in the City Council Work Room prior to the regularly scheduled BAR meeting. The public was invited to attend, view virtual tours of the proposed station design, and ask questions about the project design elements.
July 16 – Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Draft Virginia Water Protection (VWP) Permit Information Session and Public Hearing
The City of Alexandria requested the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) hold a public briefing to provide information about the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station's draft Virginia Water Protection (VWP) permit as part of the official public comment period. Information about the draft VWP and public comment period can be found on the Reports & Milestones webpage.
2018
December 15 – City Council Public Hearing Meeting at City Hall
December 6 – Planning Commission Monthly Meeting at City Hall
April 12 – WMATA Finance and Budget Committee Meeting
No materials available
April 10 – City Council Legislative Meeting at City Hall
City Council and the WMATA Finance and Budget Committee approved raising the project budget to $320 million at the City Council Legislative Meeting on April 10, 2018.
April 4 – Community Meeting at the Charles Houston Recreation Center
City staff provided project updates on the procurement process, funding, schedule, and next steps.
2016
May - June 2016
In May and June 2016, City staff provided updates on the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station project to interested civic associations and other stakeholders. You can view the presentation here.
May 11 – Community Meeting at the Durant Center
The meeting focused on potential construction impacts and ways to minimize or avoid those impacts.
April 18 – Community Meeting at the Cora Kelly Recreation Center
The purpose of the meeting was to inform the public about potential construction impacts and to answer questions from residents.
2015
May 16 – City Council Public Hearing on the Staff Recommendation for the Preferred Alternative
May 11 - Transportation Commission
Discussion of the Staff Recommendation for the Preferred Alternative
May 7 - Park and Recreation Commission
Discussion of the Staff Recommendation for the Preferred Alternative
May 5 - Planning Commission
Discussion of the Staff Recommendation for the Preferred Alternative
May 4 - Environmental Policy Commission
Discussion of the Staff Recommendation for the Preferred Alternative
April 30 - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Board NEPA Public Hearing
April 29 - Board of Architectural Review
Discussion of the Staff Recommendation for the Preferred Alternative
April 13 - Environmental Impact Statement Community Open House #3
Special Topics: Transportation, Noise, Vibration, Construction Access & Secondary/Cumulative Impacts
April 8 - Environmental Impact Statement Community Open House #2
Special Topics: Wetlands, Greens Scenic Area Easement, City Parkland, National Park Service Land, Visual Resources & Cultural Resources
March 31 – Environmental Impact Statement Community Open House #1
Special Topics: Land Use & Hazardous Materials
2013
December 10 – City Council Work Session at City Hall
City Council and City Staff discussed the progress of development, transportation projects, and open space projects in Potomac Yard
September 21 – City Council Potomac Yard Tour and Briefing
City Council received a tour and comprehensive briefing on Potomac Yard issues. The tour and briefing were open to the public. Please see below for links to the information provided during the tour, as well as a video for the tour and briefing.
2012
November 13 – City Council Work Session at City Hall
City Council and City Staff discussed the progress of the Potomac Yard development.
April 19 – Potomac Yard Metrorail Station EIS Public Meeting at Cora Kelly Recreation Center
The Potomac Yard Metrorail Station EIS team presented an update on the draft EIS review process.