The future of Alexandria’s West End is being reevaluated with a series of open houses in the coming days.
City staff are working to update Alexandria’s long-term vision for the  1992 Alexandria West Small Area Plan and integrate it with the 2012 Beauregard Small Area Plan.
City Council directed staff last year to start updating the plans to include new policies on affordable housing, open space and “address current community needs and incorporate current City policies and best practices,” according to the city.
“We need more deeply affordable housing, current numbers/goals are not enough,” one meeting participant recently recommended.
“We need a more livable community, both in terms of quality of life and affordability,” said another.
The following open houses will include interactive stations to allow participants to leave feedback on land use, open space, mobility and sustainability in the West End, according to the city.
- Thursday, Oct. 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School (1701 N. Beauregard Street)
- Saturday, Nov. 4, from 1 to 4 p.m. at William Ramsay Recreation Center (5650 Sanger Avenue)
- Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Redella S. “Del” Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Drive)
“All are welcome to participate in these open houses which are free and open to the public,” according to the city. “We invite you to come to any or all three open houses to share your thoughts on the future of Alexandria West and hear about different concepts for open space, sustainability, land use, and mobility. Each open house will have the same general content.”
Many of the city’s proposals over the past year have included data on residents who are housing cost burdened (in gallery above).
According to the city, the updated plan will:
- Enable the 10-to-30-year-old land use plans to be updated comprehensively to address current community needs and incorporate current City policies and best practices
- Address the issue of housing vulnerability and affordability by leveraging housing resources, policies, and funding opportunities to meet this challenge; and
- Develop an approach to guide and shape future development and make expectations clear for the community, City and developers
The city anticipates releasing a draft plan in March/April, a community comment period next summer and then Council approval in September.
Below is a video update on the Alexandria West Planning Project.
Here’s a look at some of the open houses taking place in Alexandria this weekend:
- 1011 N Washington Street, Liberty Row
4 BR/4.5 BA Single-family home
Noteworthy: Fenced front yard, gas fireplace, wine cooler
Listed: $2,195,000
Open: Sunday, 2-4 p.m. (James Crowe – Compass) - 319 N Alfred Street, Old Town
3 BR/2.5 BA Single-family home
Noteworthy: Fenced backyard, finished basement, updated floors
Listed: $1,125,000
Open: Sunday, 1:30-4:30 p.m. (Delaine Campbell – TTR Sotheby’s International Realty) - 393 Cameron Station Boulevard, Cameron Station
3 BR/3.5 BA Townhouse
Noteworthy: Four levels, two fireplaces, hardwood floors
Listed: $869,999
Open: Saturday, 1-4 p.m. (Maura Sullivan – Coldwell Banker Realty) - 1201 N Royal Street #202
1 BR/2 BA Condo
Noteworthy: Floor-to-ceiling windows, wine fridge, balcony
Listed: $796,000
Open: Saturday, 12-3 p.m. (David Mayhood – The Mayhood Company) - 4707 Surry Place, Seminary Valley
4 BR/2 BA Single-family home
Noteworthy: Brick, wood burning fireplace, fully fenced
Listed: $650,000
Open: Saturday, 2-4 p.m. (Jeffrey Jacobs – Compass) - 1415 Woodbine Street, Kenwood Towers
3 BR/1 BA Townhouse
Noteworthy: Two levels, all brick, back deck
Listed: $559,000
Open: Saturday, 1-4 p.m. (Cathy D’Antuono – Coldwell Banker Realty)
See all Alexandria open house listings here.
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Here’s a look at some of the open houses taking place in Alexandria this weekend:
- 512 Pendleton Street, Old Town
4 BR/4.5 BA Townhouse
Noteworthy: End unit, private roof deck, five levels
Listed: $2,175,000
Open: Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Lisa Parcells – Washington Fine Properties, LLC) - 1225 Roundhouse Lane, Old Town
3 BR/3.5 BA Townhouse
Noteworthy: Fireplace, remodeled bath, deck
Listed: $1,425,000
Open: Sunday, 1-4 p.m. (Lisa Groover – McEnearney Associates) - 412 Tennessee Avenue, Beverley Hills
3 BR/2.5 BA Single-family home
Noteworthy: Stone porch, renovated kitchen, step-down attic space
Listed: $949,000
Open: Saturday, 12-2 p.m. (Jillian Keck Hogan – McEnearney Associates) - 1000 N Royal Street, Watergate of Alexandria
3 BR/3.5 BA Townhouse
Noteworthy: Three levels, brick, wood burning fireplace
Listed: $899,000
Open: Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Leslie Hoban – EXP Realty, LLC) - 4516 Peacock Avenue, Belle Wood
4 BR/2 BA Single-family home
Noteworthy: Renovated, heated bathroom floors, fenced backyard
Listed: $750,000
Open: Sunday, 1-4 p.m. (Nicole McCullar – KW Metro Center) - 435 Stanton Place, Kensington Courts
3 BR/2.5 BA Townhouse
Noteworthy: Gas fireplace, three levels, freshly painted
Listed: $609,000
Open: Saturday, 1-3 p.m. (Joni Koons – Weichert Realtors)
See all Alexandria open house listings here.
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Here’s a look at some of the open houses taking place in Alexandria this weekend:
- 1305 Chancel Place, Malvern Hill
6 BR/3.5 BA Single-family home
Noteworthy: Double door entryway, updated kitchen, covered back porch
Listed: $1,690,000
Open: Sunday, 2-4 p.m. (Noel Kaupinen – McEnearney Associates) - 1114 N Pitt Street, Old Town
4 BR/4 BA Townhouse
Noteworthy: Four levels, fenced backyard, fireplace
Listed: $1,299,000
Open: Sunday, 12-2 p.m. (Laree Miller – KW Metro Center) - 828 Slaters Lane #104, Old Town
3 BR/2.5 BA Condo
Noteworthy: Fireplace, hardwood floors, open kitchen
Listed: $979,000
Open: Saturday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. (Claudette Schwartz – Weichert Realtors) - 113 W Mount Ida Avenue, Del Ray
3 BR/1.5 BA Single-family home
Noteworthy: Retro kitchen, deck, fenced yard
Listed: $825,000
Open: Sunday, 12-2 p.m. (Dave Ingram – Weichert Realtors) - 5208 Richenbacher Avenue, Brookville Seminary Valley
5 BR/3 BA Single-family home
Noteworthy: Four levels, hardwood floors, rear yard
Listed: $930,000
Open: Saturday, 3-5 p.m. (Heidi Kabler – Weichert Realtors) - 335 Ashby Street, Del Ray
3 BR/2.5 BA Townhouse
Noteworthy: Renovated bath, finished lower level, walkout basement
Listed: $799,900
Open: Sunday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Kristin Francis – KW Metro Center)
See all Alexandria open house listings here.
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Here’s a look at some of the open houses taking place in Alexandria this weekend:
- 2510 King Street, George Washington Park
6 BR/4.5 BA Single-family home
Noteworthy: Brick, 5 car garage, finished basement
Listed: $2,295,000
Open: Saturday, 2-4 p.m. (Ellen Patrick – Compass) - 711 Fords Landing Way, Fords Landing
3 BR/3.5 BA Townhouse
Noteworthy: One car garage, gas fireplace, refinished hardwood floors
Listed: $1,275,000
Open: Saturday, 2-4 p.m. (Emily Ihde – McEnearney Associates) - 718 S Overlook Drive, Beverley Hills
3 BR/2 BA Single-family home
Noteworthy: Custom plantation shutters, deck, drop down attic
Listed: $1,080,000
Open: Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Kerrie Jenkins – Middleburg Real Estate) - 5162 Carters Lane
3 BR/3.5 BA Townhouse
Noteworthy: Two car garage, rear deck, roof top terrace
Listed: $945,000
Open: Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Jordan Stuart – Keller Williams Capital Properties) - 5124 Knapp Place, Cameron Station
3 BR/3.5 BA Townhouse
Noteworthy: Four levels, two car garage, gas fireplace
Listed: $819,900
Open: Saturday, 1-3 p.m. (Irina Babb – RE/MAX Allegiance) - 1201 N Royal Street #213
1 BR/1.5 BA Condo
Noteworthy: Floor-to-ceiling windows, wind fridge, double ovens
Listed: $650,000
Open: Saturday, 12-4 p.m. (David Mayhood – The Mayhood Company)
See all Alexandria open house listings here.
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5124 Knapp Place image via Google Maps
Here’s a look at some of the open houses taking place in Alexandria this weekend:
- 1201 N Royal Street #103, Old Town
2 BR/2.5 BA Condo
Noteworthy: Floor-to-ceiling windows, wine fridge, outdoor terrace
Listed: $1,943,000
Open: Saturday, 12-3 p.m. (David Mayhood – The Mayhood Company) - 919 Duke Street, Old Town
3 BR/2.5 BA Single-family home
Noteworthy: Wood burning fireplace, pine wood floors, built-in bookcases
Listed: $1,199,000
Open: Saturday, 1-3 p.m. (John Moore – Compass) - 1019 Vernon Street, Westover
3 BR/2.5 BA Townhouse
Noteworthy: Renovated, rear deck, fenced front yard
Listed: $899,900
Open: Saturday, 1-3 p.m. (Harry Bowen – Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.) - 620 Queen Street, Old Town
2 BR/2 BA Townhouse
Noteworthy: Secluded patio, hardwood floors, renovated bathrooms
Listed: $819,000
Open: Sunday, 2-4 p.m. (Dixie Rapuano – RE/MAX Distinctive Real Estate) - 806 Bashford Lane, Old Town
2 BR/1.5 BA Townhouse
Noteworthy: Brick, two fireplaces, private patio
Listed: $794,900
Open: Saturday, 1-3 p.m. (Allen Miller – RLAH Properties) - 828 Slaters Lane #203, Old Town Crescent
2 BR/2.5 BA Condo
Noteworthy: Corner unit, gas fireplace, built-in bookcases
Listed: $715,000
Open: Sunday, 2-4 p.m. (Jennifer Halm – Compass)
See all Alexandria open house listings here.
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Here’s a look at some of the open houses taking place in Alexandria this weekend:
- 3608 Orlando Place, Beverley Forest
6 BR/5.5 BA Single-family home
Noteworthy: Waterfall kitchen island, hidden walk-in pantry, wood burning fireplace
Listed: $1,949,000
Open: Saturday, 12-2 p.m. (Elizabeth Lucchesi – Long & Foster Real Estate Inc.) - 306 N Columbus Street, Old Town
4 BR/2.5 BA Townhouse
Noteworthy: Brick end unit, walled secret garden, brick patio
Listed: $1,395,000
Open: Sunday, 2-4 p.m. (Fouad Talout – Long & Foster Real Estate Inc.) - 1216 W Braddock Road, Temple Terrace
4 BR/2.5 BA Single-family home
Noteworthy: Brick, breakfast/sunroom, refinished hardwood floors
Listed: $1,099,000
Open: Saturday, 1-3 p.m. (Erin Johnson – Compass) - 5208 Richenbacher Avenue, Brookville Seminary Valley
5 BR/3 BA Single-family home
Noteworthy: Four levels, fenced rear yard, concrete driveway
Listed: $980,000
Open: Saturday, 2-4 p.m. (Heidi Kabler – Weichert Realtors) - 335 Ashby Street, Del Ray
3 BR/2.5 BA Townhouse
Noteworthy: End unit, finished lower level, updated full bath
Listed: $850,000
Open: Saturday, 12-2 p.m. (Kristin Francis – KW Metro Center) - 806 Bashford Lane, Old Town
2 BR/1.5 BA Townhouse
Noteworthy: Brick, two fireplaces, private patio
Listed: $794,900
Open: Saturday, 1-3 p.m. (Allen Miller – RLAH Properties)
See all Alexandria open house listings here.
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5208 Richenbacher Avenue image via Google Maps
Here’s a look at some of the open houses taking place in Alexandria this weekend:
- 214 S Henry Street, Old Town
4 BR/4.5 BA Townhouse
Noteworthy: Private enclosed backyard, fireplace
Listed: $2,375,000
Open: Saturday, 2-4 p.m. (Ana rivas-Beck – Weichert Realtors) - 19 W Wyatt Avenue, Del Ray
4 BR/3 BA Single-family home
Noteworthy: Private deck, hot tub, covered front porch
Listed: $1,375,000
Open: Saturday, 2-4 p.m. (Cynthia Clemmer – McEnearney Associates) - 304 S West Street, Old Town
3 BR/3.5 BA Townhouse
Noteworthy: Private brick walled patio, terrace, two parking spaces
Listed: $999,000
Open: Sunday, 1-4 p.m. (Christine Garner – Weichert Realtors) - 1312 N Ivanhoe Street, Belle Wood
4 BR/3 BA Single-family home
Noteworthy: Oak floors, double ovens, wood burning fireplace
Listed: $875,000
Open: Sunday, 2-4 p.m. (Andy Stephens – KW United) - 1401 Portner Road, Old Town
2 BR/2 BA Townhouse
Noteworthy: Brick end unit, two fireplaces, fenced backyard
Listed: $769,000
Open: Saturday, 12-2 p.m. (Elizabeth Lucchesi – Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.) - 696 N Armistead Street, Beauregard Heights
3 BR/3.5 BA Townhouse
Noteworthy: Finished walk-out level, brick patio, wood burning fireplace
Listed: $599,900
Open: Saturday, 1-3 p.m. (David Moya – KW Metro Center)
See all Alexandria open house listings here.
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Here’s a look at some of the open houses taking place in Alexandria this weekend:
- 108 N West Street, Old Town
3 BR/3.5 BA Townhouse
Noteworthy: Brick end unit, wood burning fireplace, stone patio
Listed: $1,250,000
Open: Saturday, 12-2 p.m. (Klanci Vanderhyde – McEnearney Associates) - 1305 Chancel Place, Malvern Hill
6 BR/3.5 BA Single-family home
Noteworthy: Gas fireplace, covered back porch, water fountain
Listed: $1,775,000
Open: Sunday, 2-4 p.m. (Noel Kaupinen – McEnearney Associates) - 2200 Minor Street, Seminary Heights
4 BR/3 BA Single-family home
Noteworthy: Fully fenced yard, screened porch, patio
Listed: $1,079,000
Open: Sunday, 12-2 p.m. (John Winstead – Compass) - 103 W Luray Avenue, Del Ray
2 BR/3 BA Single-family home
Noteworthy: Walk-out lower level, deck, carriage style garage
Listed: $925,000
Open: Saturday, 2-4 p.m. (Kristen Mason Coreas – KW United) - 5103 Taney Avenue, Seminary Valley
4 BR/2 BA Single-family home
Noteworthy: Screened sunroom, fenced rear yard, breakfast bar
Listed: $775,000
Open: Saturday, 2-4 p.m. (Michelle Johnson – Tri State Realty, LLC) - 609 S Fayette Street, Old Town
3 BR/2.5 BA Townhouse
Noteworthy: Picket fence front yard, two off-street parking spaces
Listed: $819,000
Open: Saturday, 12-2 p.m. (Lyndsi Sitcov – McEnearney Associates)
See all Alexandria open house listings here.
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2200 Minor Street image via Google Maps
Here’s a look at some of the open houses taking place in Alexandria this weekend:
- 1216 W Braddock Road, Temple Terrace
4 BR/2.5 BA Single-family home
Noteworthy: Expanded home, open concept, deck
Listed: $1,275,000
Open: Saturday, 1-3 p.m. (Erin Johnson – Compass) - 326 N Columbus Street, Old Town
3 BR/1.5 BA Townhouse
Noteworthy: Hardwood floors, renovated kitchen, back patio
Listed: $1,050,000
Open: Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Michelle Gordon – Compass) - 120 E Maple Street, Rosemont Park
3 BR/2 BA Single-family home
Noteworthy: Vaulted ceilings, fenced yard, patio
Listed: $949,000
Open: Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Sam Eligwe – KW Metro Center) - 1416 Main Line Boulevard #101, Potomac Yard
3 BR/2.5 BA Townhouse
Noteworthy: Three levels, one car garage, breakfast bar
Listed: $865,000
Open: Sunday, 1-3 p.m. (Curtis Hartless – INK Homes and Lifestyle, LLC) - 973 N Pegram Street, Seminary Valley
4 BR/3 BA Single-family home
Noteworthy: Brick home, renovated kitchen, fireplace
Listed: $725,000
Open: Saturday, 2-4 p.m. (Herbert Riggs – Compass)
See all Alexandria open house listings here.
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