In November 2020, Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP) announced the purchase of the Potomac River Generating Site in the Old Town North neighborhood in Alexandria, one of the redevelopment sites identified in the Old Town North Small Area Plan. Approved by City Council in June 2017, the Plan envisions the site as a Mixed-Use/Innovation District incorporating innovation uses that serve as an economic anchor attracting creative entrepreneurial and commercial activities in a mixed-use environment.

On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, City Council approved an amendment to the Old Town North Small Area Plan, the Coordinated Development District (CDD) Conceptual Design Plan #2021-00004 and related rezoning application, and the initiation of a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to extend the Old Town North Arts and Cultural District to facilitate the redevelopment of the former power plant site.

• The development site plan (DSP) for Infrastructure is docketed for consideration by the Planning Commission on June 6, 2023.
• The Open Space Survey is active until May 31. The survey (hosted by the applicant) seeks feedback on potential active and passive recreational elements and open space design to be implemented in the future Waterfront Park, Pepco Liner Open Space, Central/Waterfront Plaza, Rail Corridor Park and the adjacent portion of the Old Town North Linear Park. The survey can be found at: Potomac River Generating Station: Open Space Survey (surveymonkey.com)

• City GenOn Power Plant information page
• Old Town North Small Area Plan process

• Questions for the applicant can be directed to hrpalx@hilcoglobal.com
• Questions for the City can be directed to Catherine Miliaras, Department of Planning and Zoning.