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Published March 13, 2020 at 9:00AM

Governor Declares State of Emergency — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said he is watching how other states are handling COVID-19 testing and that drive-thru testing may be an option. [NBC 4]

ALIVE! Might Shutter Programs, Needs Donations — “We continue to operate as normal, but anticipate that at some point we may advise volunteers to stay home and close programs. We are doing our best to ensure food supplies are adequate and are increasing deliveries to our regular drop off sites while we are able. Donations to support our food reserves are critically important at this time, as we are sending out everything to our regular clients to help them prepare while we are still able to do so.” [ALIVE!]

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Mixed-Use Development Replacing Old Town Parking Lot to Move Forward Next Month

By Vernon Miles

Published March 12, 2020 at 3:15PM | Updated March 12, 2020 at 3:54PM

Design for 912-920 King Street development (image via Winstanley Architects & Planners)

After selling the parking lot on King Street next to Bloomers, the City of Alexandria is preparing to review plans to build a new mixed-use development in its place.

Galena Capital Partners LLC plans to replace the parking lot with a four-story building. The development will have retail facing King Street on the first floor and residential uses on the floors above, with open space on the roof.

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Inova Plans to Open Oakville Triangle HealthPlex in Fall 2023

By James Cullum

Published March 10, 2020 at 4:30PM | Updated March 10, 2020 at 5:18PM

Inova Alexandria Hospital (Image via Inova Alexandria Hospital/Facebook)

Inova Alexandria Hospital plans to accommodate development at National Landing and Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus by expanding it services with a new HealthPlex in the city’s Oakville Triangle neighborhood.

The proposed facility will offer emergency room services, an outpatient care center and medical offices. Construction is expected begin next year, and the facility is slated to open at the corner of Fannon Street and Richmond Highway in the fall of 2023.

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New Residential Development Could Relocate Half-Century Old Lighting Shop in Braddock

By Vernon Miles

Published March 9, 2020 at 4:30PM | Updated June 24, 2020 at 3:17PM

Concept rendering of 701 N. Henry Street project (photo via City of Alexandria)

A proposed development at 701 N. Henry Street in the Braddock neighborhood could replace a longtime lighting store with a 94 unit residential complex.

The current occupant, Alexandria Lighting and Supply has been in business in Braddock for 55 years, and the developer is scouting for a new storefront to relocate the shop.

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Mixed-Use Development Proposed Across from Braddock Metro

By Vernon Miles

Published March 5, 2020 at 4:30PM

A new development called Braddock West could replace the row of small homes just east of the Braddock Metro station.

Real estate firm CRC Cos. LLC — Arlington-based Clark Realty Capital — is pitching a mixed-use development that would fill the low-density block between Madison and Wythe streets, the Washington Business Journal first reported.

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City Rethinking Waterfront Plan, Other Capital Projects Amid Rising Construction Costs

By James Cullum

Published March 4, 2020 at 2:20PM | Updated March 4, 2020 at 2:58PM

A screenshot of a video from city council's Capital Improvement Program work session on Feb. 26 at City Hall. (Image via City of Alexandria)

Rising regional construction costs and are making Alexandria planners rethink a number of capital improvements, including the city’s extensive waterfront plan.

“We are in a highly volatile construction market, and it has been very challenging,” Deputy City Manager Emily Baker told city council in a budget work session on Feb. 26. “And it’s been very challenging for us to keep coming to you and saying, ‘Well, you know, we thought the project was going to cost X and now it’s going to cost some multiple of X.'”

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Morning Notes

By ALXnow.com

Published March 4, 2020 at 8:00AM

Biden Wins Virginia — “Virginia voters have overwhelmingly given former Vice President Joe Biden a sizable win over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in Tuesday’s primary election. According to unofficial state election returns, Biden has been called the winner of the state with 53.3 percent of what was a record primary turnout, and will capture the largest share of its 99 delegates.” [Patch, Washington Post]

City Holding Coronavirus Info Session — “The City of Alexandria, the Alexandria Health Department, Inova Health System, and the Alexandria City Public Schools will hold an online virtual information session on Thursday, March 12, from 8 to 9 p.m., to provide information and answer questions about the COVID-19 coronavirus. The session will be accessible at alexandriava.gov/Health.” [City of Alexandria, Alexandria Living]

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Drawings Released: Here’s What the North Potomac Yard Development Might Look Like

By James Cullum

Published March 3, 2020 at 2:00PM

Alexandria has released conceptual drawings of what the proposed buildings might look like in the North Potomac Yard development.

The drawings of the 817,853 square-foot development include three Virginia Tech Innovation Campus academic buildings and five other buildings near the under-construction Potomac Yard Metro station. It will replace the existing Regal movie theater and parking lots.

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Morning Notes

By ALXnow.com

Published March 3, 2020 at 8:00AM

Presidential Primary Day in Alexandria — Today is Super Tuesday, the presidential primary day in Virginia and 13 other states across the U.S. Here in Alexandria, polls are open from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. [City of Alexandria]

New Development Near Braddock Road Metro — “CRC Cos. LLC is pitching a plan to redevelop several single-family homes across from the Braddock Road Metro station into a new mixed-use building. The Arlington-based real estate firm submitted plans to Alexandria officials last week for a seven-story, 177-unit building along North West Street, bounded by Madison Street and Wythe Street. The proposal also calls for a small space set aside for ground-floor retail.” [Washington Business Journal]

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North Old Town Neighbors Rattled by Construction at Old Colony Inn

By Vernon Miles

Published February 27, 2020 at 9:30AM | Updated February 27, 2020 at 10:38AM

Abingdon Place construction site (Staff photo by Jay Westcott)

(Updated 10:35 a.m.) Residents of the Liberty Row condominium community in North Old Town are upset that construction at the nearby Abingdon Place development has been shaking their walls.

“We’ve received several complaints from [other Liberty Row residents],” said Nathan Collins, a resident of Liberty Row and a member of the Liberty Row Condominium Association. “I contacted the city but basically got shuffled from department to department.”

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New Eisenhower Apartment Complex Starts Leasing, Opens Next Month

By Vernon Miles

Published February 24, 2020 at 10:35AM

Concept rendering for The Foundry (image via The Foundry)

The Foundry (2470 Mandeville Lane) isn’t open yet, but the new luxury complex in Hoffman Town Center has started leasing apartments.

According to a press release, apartments include studios as well as one, two and three-bedrooms. Studios start at around $1,900 per month and go up to three-bedroom units at $4,360. Rent specials are currently being offered, the press release said.