Project Summary
Phase: Design
Status: Active
Small Area Plan: Taylor Run/Duke Street
Department: Transportation & Environmental Services
Sponsor Program: Flood Action Alexandria
Community Meeting Announced
The City of Alexandria invites community members to learn about infrastructure stabilization measures planned for Taylor Run Stream at a 30% Design Community Meeting on Thursday, November 13. See the Design Update below for more information.
Project Description
The Taylor Run Infrastructure Stabilization Project focuses on protecting vulnerable infrastructure and reducing erosion along sections of Taylor Run through a targeted, minimal intervention approach. Based on the recommendations of the community stakeholder group that were adopted by the City Council, in lieu of the original stream restoration project, the City is pursuing strategic stabilization work to stabilize critical storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure for specific areas of concern discussed through community input.
Planned improvements include:
- Stabilizing stream banks and outfalls using minimally invasive methods such as hard armoring or bioengineering.
- Protecting exposed sanitary sewer infrastructure that is at risk of damage from ongoing erosion.
- Repairing a stormwater outfall that is currently in disrepair.
- Enhancing the upstream outfall where the flow daylights by installing a rock façade, removing old concrete rubble and revitalizing the plunge pool.
This focused stabilization approach was developed in collaboration with community stakeholders through the Stream Health Improvement Community Collaboration. This design follows the City Council approved recommendations developed with the Consensus Building Group. The project team is now refining the proposed solutions and identifying construction needs.
Funding
Project Budget: $2,155,000
- Planning: $0
- Design: $350,000
Construction: $1,805,000
Learn more about the City of Alexandria's Fiscal Year Budget.
Schedule
- Planning: January 2023 – October 2024
- Design: October 2024 – September 2026
- Construction*: October 2026 – December 2027
*The Construction phase begins with the hiring of a construction contractor. Construction site activity typically starts a few months later.
Design
DESIGN Update
The 30% design plans were delivered to the City in October 2025. The project team is holding a public meeting to share the plans with the community.
Basis of Design Report and Appendices
- Taylor Run Infrastructure Stabilization 30% Basis of Design Report
- Appendix A - Tree Inventory Memo
- Appendix B - CCTV Condition Assessment Reports
- Appendix C - Taylor Run Geotechnical Memo
- Appendix D - Photo Log
- Appendix E - Hydrology and Hydraulics
- Appendix F - Cost Estimate
- Appendix G - Design Plans
Community Engagement
The City of Alexandria held a community meeting on Thursday, November 13 to review the 30% design plans.
- View the meeting recording
Comments can be submitted at the following form until close of business on Friday, December 5th: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/03561b4916e8473381f29c9d41bfcd8d
Design History
Summer 2025
Throughout the summer and early fall of 2025, the project team completed data collection, including an updated tree survey, topographic survey, and geotechnical borings. The teams has reviewed a range of design alternatives. The 30% design plans are now being finalized and will be delivered in October 2025. The City will host a community meeting in November to share updates and gather feedback on the proposed stabilization work. Check back soon for additional details about the meeting.
Planning
Planning Overview
Planning was completed as part of the Stream Health Improvement Community Collaboration.
Public Engagement
Planning was completed as part of the Stream Health Improvement Community Collaboration which included a series of community meetings. For more information, including meeting dates and materials, please see the Stream Health Improvement Community Collaboration webpage.