The city of Alexandria will host a virtual meeting this Thursday covering the pre-construction phase of renovations at City Hall and Market Square.
Currently in its architectural and engineering design phase, the multimillion-dollar project includes renovations at City Hall, a redesign of Market Square and an underground parking garage. More than 300 city employees have already relocated to temporary swing spaces, and the rest are expected to do so by the end of the month, according to a city announcement.
“We are one step closer to beginning construction on City Hall, and we want you to be part of the next milestone,” according to a city press release. “During the meeting, you’ll have a chance to learn more about the construction schedule and hours, as well as the impacts on parking and transportation. You can also meet our Community Liaison for the project.”
The free virtual meeting requires advance registration and will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday.
As relocations continue, some city government services are expected to go virtual or temporarily pause. On Saturday, the Old Town Farmers’ Market will relocate across the street to the courtyard at Tavern Square.
A complete list of relocations and service changes is available on the city website.
City Hall was built more than 150 years ago and has undergone multiple renovations over the years. The home of Alexandria’s government got an F rating in a 2022 internal facilities report, which found that the building was “functionally obsolete.”
Renovations at the site are expected to be complete in 2028, according to the city.
The architect for the City Hall renovation project is the Nebraska-based Leo A. Daly, and the redesign of Market Square will be tackled by Alexandria firms Rust Orling Architecture and LandDesign.
