The fourth conceptual design for Alexandria’s Market Square in front of City Hall (via City of Alexandria)
The timeline for the Market Square renovation project (via City of Alexandria)
The first conceptual design for Alexandria’s Market Square in front of City Hall (via City of Alexandria)
The first conceptual design for Alexandria’s Market Square in front of City Hall (via City of Alexandria)
The first conceptual design for Alexandria’s Market Square in front of City Hall (via City of Alexandria)
The first conceptual design for Alexandria’s Market Square in front of City Hall (via City of Alexandria)
The first conceptual design for Alexandria’s Market Square in front of City Hall (via City of Alexandria)
The second conceptual design for Alexandria’s Market Square in front of City Hall (via City of Alexandria)
The second conceptual design for Alexandria’s Market Square in front of City Hall (via City of Alexandria)
The second conceptual design for Alexandria’s Market Square in front of City Hall (via City of Alexandria)
The second conceptual design for Alexandria’s Market Square in front of City Hall (via City of Alexandria)
The second conceptual design for Alexandria’s Market Square in front of City Hall (via City of Alexandria)
The third conceptual design for Alexandria’s Market Square in front of City Hall (via City of Alexandria)
The third conceptual design for Alexandria’s Market Square in front of City Hall (via City of Alexandria)
The third conceptual design for Alexandria’s Market Square in front of City Hall (via City of Alexandria)
The third conceptual design for Alexandria’s Market Square in front of City Hall (via City of Alexandria)
The third conceptual design for Alexandria’s Market Square in front of City Hall (via City of Alexandria)
Design elements for the fourth conceptual design for Alexandria’s Market Square in front of City Hall (via City of Alexandria)
The fourth conceptual design for Alexandria’s Market Square in front of City Hall (via City of Alexandria)
The fourth conceptual design for Alexandria’s Market Square in front of City Hall (via City of Alexandria)
The fourth conceptual design for Alexandria’s Market Square in front of City Hall (via City of Alexandria)
The fourth conceptual design for Alexandria’s Market Square in front of City Hall (via City of Alexandria)
There’s less than two weeks left to weigh in on a survey of the four conceptual designs for the renovation of Market Square in front of Alexandria’s City Hall (301 King Street).
City staff started the public engagement process during the summer for the renovation project. A number of popular amenities are included in the proposals, like a water fountain, a covered stage for public events, improved accessibility and trees.
“Stay tuned for the results in early December where we’ll narrow it down to two concepts,” the city said in a release.
Market Square is located in the heart of Old Town, just a few blocks from the Potomac River. It’s home to one of the oldest farmers’ markets in the country, the Old Town Farmers’ Market, the city Christmas Tree, as well as a number of presentations and other events.
Construction is planned from 2026 to 2028, pending City Council approval.
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