Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Public Open Space Zone Text Amendment

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Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Public Open Space Zone Text Amendment

For Immediate Release: March 13, 2023

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The Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities is seeking public comment on the proposed amendment to the Public Open Space zone. The zone text amendment will improve implementation of typical recreational facilities and safety improvements and increase efficiencies of approved plans. The initiative will support the City Council 2022 Community Priority to Support Youth and Families by expanding the City’s ability to implement community-based plan recommendations and the City’s goal of providing safe and equitable access to facilities and services.

The community meetings will be held virtually as follows:

City Council re-instated the Open Space Steering Committee to advise staff on reconsidering open space policies to ensure that our public spaces, parks, and natural areas offer high environmental quality, management, and social benefits for the residents and businesses of Alexandria. Task 1 of the Steering Committee’s charge of work includes review of the Public Open Space Zone and recommending updates.

The planned community engagement includes presentations to community, boards and commissions, for more information visit the project website: https://www.alexandriava.gov/rpca/project/public-open-space-zone-text-amendment

Individuals unable to attend planned meetings may send comments by email to ana.vicinanzo@alexandriava.gov. Written comments will be collected through April 19, 2023.  

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the City’s Human Rights Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act. For reasonable disability accommodation, contact ana.vicinanzo@alexandriava.gov or Virginia Relay 711.