The Housing 2040 Plan for the City of Alexandria establishes a comprehensive policy framework to address community housing needs, aiming to ensure residents and workers of all incomes, ages, abilities, and backgrounds have access to healthy, safe, resilient, and affordable housing by 2040. The plan is guided by ten key goals: expanding housing supply, preserving existing affordable housing, strengthening tenant protections, creating deeply affordable rental housing, expanding homeownership opportunities, strengthening condominium communities, supporting seniors and persons with disabilities, enhancing housing quality, empowering residents for economic mobility and wealth building, and advancing energy efficiency and green building practices. The overarching vision is to foster individual wellbeing, strong and inclusive communities, and a thriving economy through quality housing options.
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Alexandria City Council Legislative Meeting Action Docket
The City Council conducted an executive session regarding public funds investment and adopted an electronic participation resolution. Key proceedings included a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month, updates on activities commemorating the 250th anniversary of the nation, and operational reports from the Police Department. The Council reviewed and considered a term sheet for a public infrastructure investment at the former Potomac River Generating Station site. Additionally, the Council managed numerous board, commission, and committee appointments, passed multiple ordinances related to public right-of-way encroachments and supplemental appropriations, and approved an updated City Council schedule and calendar.
May 22, 2026·Strategic plan
City Of Alexandria Plan 2025-2040
This Housing 2040 Plan establishes a comprehensive policy framework to address the community's housing needs. It updates and broadens the principles, goals, and recommendations of the previous 2014 Housing Master Plan, focusing on current and anticipated housing challenges and opportunities for residents and workers over the next 15 years. The plan's strategic pillars include expanding housing supply, preserving affordability, strengthening tenant protections, creating deeply affordable rental housing, expanding affordable homeownership, strengthening common interest communities, expanding resources for seniors and persons with disabilities, enhancing housing quality, empowering residents for economic mobility, and supporting energy efficiency and green building practices to ensure health, security, and well-being.
May 12, 2020·Board meeting
Alexandria City Council Legislative Meeting
The council meeting addressed several operational and health-related updates, specifically concerning the city's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key discussions included regional transportation commission reports, legislative updates regarding the state's omnibus bill and rail authority, and extensive briefings from the Health Department on COVID-19 data, including demographic impacts and testing strategies. Additionally, the city manager highlighted innovative communication efforts by emergency staff to maintain service continuity, and the council approved consent calendar items.
