Development

The Development Division oversees all development proposals in the City from single-family homes to large projects such as Potomac Yard. Our City is a diverse and attractive place to live and work, and the Development Division works to retain and enhance Alexandria's quality of life by ensuring that development proposals:

• Are consistent with the Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance,
• consist of the highest quality building design, urban design and site planning, and
• provide an overall public benefit.

To meet these challenges, the Division employs a rigorous and responsive development review process, public education, and participation with residents and civic groups.

Zoning Ordinance

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Recent Development Projects & Initiatives

• Landmark Mall Redevelopment 
• West End Development 
• Jefferson Houston School Redevelopment 
• Rezoning Criteria Adopted by City Council December 2010 
• BRAC  
• James Bland Redevelopment 
• Harris Teeter - Old Town North 
• Safeway on King Street  

Large-Area Development

• Carlyle/Eisenhower East 
• Potomac Yard 

Resources

• Development Review Process 
• Design Principles and Guidelines - citywide and for specific areas 
• Active Development Projects - Sorted by Review Phase - Sorted by Project Name 
• Development Viewer 
• Citizen Involvement 
• Green Building in Alexandria 
• Development Activity in Alexandria - (quarterly reports 2005-2009) 

Other Departments

• Code Administration - Site Plan Review Unit 
• Code Administration - Permit Center 
• Transportation and Environmental Services 
• Office of Housing