Alexandria City Council
Coverage of Alexandria City Council in the Nexus archive.
- Alexandria City Council OKs first planning phase for housing, parks at former Old Town power plant
The Alexandria City Council approved a $135 million plan to redevelop the former Old Town power plant into a 2.5 million square foot mixed-use site with housing, restaurants, and parks. The HPR Group, which purchased the site in 2020, will develop it with public infrastructure support, though some residents have concerns about demolition and traffic.
- Alexandria considers plan for housing, parks at former Old Town power plant
The Alexandria City Council is considering a $135 million, 30-year financing plan to transform the former Potomac River Generating Station into a 2.5 million square foot mixed-use development with housing, parks, and commercial spaces. HRP Group, the developer, faces community concerns about environmental contamination and demolition risks.