Neighborhood Planning

Neighborhood planning in Alexandria involves community-based long range planning and analysis regarding the physical development and appearance of the city; development and implementation of the City's Interdepartmental Long Range Planning Work Program; management of plan implementation; and coordination among agencies on land use, design, demographics and other planning issues.
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Interdepartmental Long Range Work Program

Each year City Council approves an Interdepartmental Long Range Work Program jointly drafted by departments and agencies that are engaged in long range planning and plan implementation. 

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Planning Processes and Active Plan Implementation

Learn about current planning processes related to long range planning efforts as well as adopted plans and policies in active implementation.  

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Alexandria's Master Plan

The Alexandria Master Plan is made up of 18 Small Area Plans covering neighborhoods throughout the city, as well as topical chapters of citywide relevancy, such as Historic Preservation, Urban Design, Transportation, and Open Space. 

Engaging the Community

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Community outreach is a key element of our planning processes. Staff work with residents and stakeholders throughout the city on an ongoing basis to create neighborhood plans, building consensus on a vision for the future to ensure that Plans reflect community goals and expectations. these plans, which together make up the City's Master Plan, serve as the fundamental framework to guide development review and establish the quality and public benefits expected with new development.

Want to get involved in City planning processes?

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About Planning and Zoning

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Glossary of Planning Terms

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Get Involved!

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Questions?

Contact the Neighborhood Planning and Community Development Division of the Department of Planning and Zoning, 703.746.4666.

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