Daniel MorriseyMade a group chat for everyone that lives in Alexandria!
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Lyle Solla-Yateshttps://www.alxnow.com/2026/03/03/alexandria-joins-n-va-opposition-to-bill-that-would-allow-by-right-housing-in-commercial-zones/ “Virginia’s rents are 30% higher than the national average,” Horowitz said. “Virginia has an unusually low amount of land zoned for apartments. Only 5% of residential land in Virginia allows apartments.” #VALeg #HomesNearJobs #ALX #zoning #housing #shortage #inflation
Alexandria joins N. Va. opposition to bill that would allow by-right housing in commercial zones | ALXnow
Despite opposition from Alexandria and other Northern Virginia localities, bills permitting by-right multifamily development in commercial zones are advancing in the Virginia General Assembly. HB 816 by Del. Dan Helmer (D-10) and SB 454 by state Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburg (D-16) would require local zoning ordinances to permit by-right multifamily and mixed-use residential development on a portion of
https://www.alxnow.com/2026/02/27/plaintiffs-against-alexandrias-zoning-for-housing-initiative-raise-28k-needed-for-appeal/ “The Zoning for Housing initiative is a key city priority that advances our commitment to expanding and diversifying housing options across Alexandria” #zoning #ALX #housing #litigation #shortage #inflation
Plaintiffs against Alexandria’s Zoning for Housing initiative raise $28K needed for appeal | ALXnow
The plaintiffs in Alexandria’s Zoning for Housing/Housing for All lawsuit say they have raised the $28,000 required to pay for attorneys in their appeal against the Circuit Court's November dismissal. The plaintiff group, the Coalition for a Livable Alexandria, announced this morning (Friday) that it raised the funds for a fee agreement to move forward
https://www.alxnow.com/2026/02/03/city-supported-bills-to-expand-housing-have-mixed-progress-in-state-legislature/ I can confirm that the Alexandria team have been working hard to try and get some housing relief in Virginia. If more localities stepped up this way we would get much farther much faster. #housing #Virginia #VALeg #inflation #ALX
City-supported bills to expand housing have mixed progress in state legislature | ALXnow
Several priorities in Alexandria City Council's latest state legislative package are making progress in the General Assembly. The City of Alexandria is supporting proposals that aim to make it easier for localities to expand housing and increase its affordability. The latest General Assembly Legislative Package outlines state bills it would support, citing increasing housing costs
https://www.alxnow.com/2025/12/26/plaintiffs-in-alexandrias-zoning-for-housing-lawsuit-file-notice-of-appeal/ “The plaintiffs contended the provision damaged their property values while increasing taxes and population density.” #ALX #Virginia #standing #housing #shortage #zoning #inflation #ParkingReform #VAPol
Plaintiffs in Zoning for Housing lawsuit file notice of appeal | ALXnow
After a judge dismissed their case last month, plaintiffs in Alexandria's Zoning for Housing/Housing for All lawsuit have announced a notice of appeal. Under The Coalition for a Livable Alexandria, several Old Town residents are seeking to overturn a Circuit Court decision upholding Alexandria's Zoning for Housing/Housing for All initiative last month. The group announced
https://www.alxnow.com/2025/11/12/just-in-judge-dismisses-case-against-alexandrias-zoning-for-housing-overhaul/ “My frustration is that the victims of the last two years of ambiguity and uncertainty are the countless Alexandrians struggling to hold onto a place in our community.” #ALX #housing #zoning #litigation #shortage #displacement #inflation
JUST IN: Judge dismisses case against Alexandria’s Zoning for Housing overhaul | ALXnow
Alexandria won its nearly two-year battle in Circuit Court today (Wednesday) against residents fighting the city's massive Zoning for Housing/Housing for All overhaul. Judge H. Thomas Padrick, Jr. granted the city's motion for summary judgement and dismissed the case against the plaintiffs, a group of Old Town residents who had been fighting to reverse the
PocketPixelsHaven't posted in a while, but I'm still taking photos. This one is currently the "Photo of the Week" in my local newspaper!
Skyline of Alexandria, VA #ALX
#Pentax K-S2 with DA 70mm Limited F2.4 lens. #photography #moon
Thanks for looking!
https://www.alxnow.com/2025/09/07/alexandria-city-council-to-vote-on-permanent-closure-of-200-block-of-king-street/ “The pedestrianization of the Unit and 100 blocks of King Street has been well received by the community and the businesses on those blocks and the extension to the 200 block is a natural continuation of this pedestrianized space” #ALX #walkable #preservation #WarOnCars #tourism #Virginia
Alexandria City Council to vote on permanent closure of 200 block of King Street | ALXnow
Alexandria City Council will vote Tuesday on permanently closing the 200 block of King Street to vehicular traffic, following a pilot program that drew overwhelming public support. The ordinance, which will receive its first reading at Tuesday's meeting, would make the closure permanent beginning Oct. 1. A public hearing and final vote are scheduled for
https://www.alxnow.com/2025/08/12/alexandria-seeks-resident-input-on-housing-2040-plan-at-monday-open-house/ I pray this summary is missing some vital details because I don’t see any evidence that a single home will be built in Alexandria over the next 15 years to address the growing shortage. #ALX #housing #shortage #zoning
Alexandria seeks resident input on Housing 2040 plan at Monday open house | ALXnow
Alexandria is seeking feedback on its 15-year plan to address affordable housing issues. Once approved, the Housing 2040 Master Plan will provide City Council and staff with clear goals, strategies, and direction on the city’s housing plans.The city is hosting an open house this Monday (Sept. 8) to get feedback on Housing 2040 draft recommendations
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