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  • Live

    Make the most of Alexandria's outstanding quality of life with information and services of interest to residents.

    • Be Prepared

      Are you ready? Find resources and information to help residents, businesses and visitors to prepare for all types of emergencies, and to stay safe.

      • Flooding Preparedness
      • Snow and Ice Control
      • Hurricane Preparedness
      • Emergency Preparedness
      • Public Health Emergency
    • Community Life

      Learn more about pets and animals, schools and libraries, parks and farmers' markets, community gardens, and more.

      • Community Gardens
      • Farmers' Markets
      • Parks
      • Pets
      • Recreation
    • Get Involved

      There are many opportunities to get involved to help better the City of Alexandria. Opportunities include serving on a Board, Commission or Committee, providing input on a new City project or speaking at a City Council meeting.

      • Boards and Commissions
      • Civic Engagement Policy
      • City Academies
      • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
      • Speak at a Meeting
      • Volunteering
    • Getting Around

      Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more.

      • Bicycling in Alexandria
      • Bus and Rail
      • King Street Trolley
      • Parking in Alexandria
      • Street Maps
      • Taxis
      • Water Taxis
    • Historic Preservation

      Historic Alexandria is a treasure trove of early structures, artifacts, and records that creates a unique way of life for its citizens and provides enjoyment for thousands of people who visit this special community every year. The City continues to add resources to its collection of local and nationally designated historic districts.

      • Alexandria History
      • Board of Architectural Review
      • Historic Alexandria
      • Historic Districts
    • Licenses & Permits

      Find out whether a permit is required, the type of permit needed, fees involved, and what requirements are necessary for the activity you want to engage in Alexandria.

      • Building & Construction
      • Business Licenses
      • Health Permits
      • Marriage Licenses
      • Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
    • Parking

      Information about parking in the City of Alexandria, including parking options, enforcement, districts and permits.

      • Contest a Parking Ticket
      • Guest Parking Permits
      • Parking Permits
      • Parking Studies
      • Parking in Old Town
      • Pay a Parking Ticket
    • Public Health & Wellness

      Alexandria is committed to ensuring our residents thrive through physical, mental, and social health.

      • Aging & Adult Services
      • Domestic Violence
      • Environmental Health
      • Environmental Quality
      • Health Department
      • Health Clinics
      • Sexual Assault
      • Substance Abuse Prevention
      • Substance Abuse Services
      • Teen Pregnancy Prevention
      • Teen Wellness Center
    • Public Safety & Courts

      Agencies and programs that help maintain our safety and overall quality of life. These links contain information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system.

      • Fire Department
      • Police Department
      • Sheriff's Office
      • Circuit Court
      • Clerk of Circuit Court
      • General District Court
      • J&DR Court
      • Court Service Unit
    • Public Works

      Learn more about how the City maintains streets, sidewalks, bridges, and other infrastructure in the City.

      • Bridge Maintenance
      • Paving and Potholes
      • Sewer Maintenance
      • Street Sweeping
    • Real Estate & Taxes

      The City collects car and real estate taxes, maintains tax relief programs and assesses property values. Taxes can be paid in a variety of ways including online, by phone and by mail.

      • Payments
      • Personal Property/Car Tax
      • Real Estate Assessments
      • Real Estate Tax
      • Tax Guide
      • Tax Relief
    • Schools & Libraries

      Did you know that ACPS is one of the most diverse school systems in the country? Our students come from more than 80 different countries, speak more than 60 languages, and represent a myriad of ethnic and cultural groups. The Alexandria Library is an educational, user-oriented service institution providing free public access to recorded knowledge and ideas.

      • Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS)
      • Alexandria Library
      • Child Care
      • Higher Learning
      • Out of School Time Programs
    • Social Services

      The City provides public assistance as a safety net for individuals and families, including help with homelessness prevention, food, rent, utilities, medical coverage and prescriptions, job training and placement assistance, and much more.

      • Aging & Adult Services
      • Child Care Assistance
      • Homeless Services
      • Housing Resources
      • Mentoring Programs
      • Military & Veteran Services
    • Trash & Recycling

      Find information on the City's refuse, recycling and yard waste collection programs.

      • Recycling
      • Refuse Collection
      • Yard Waste
    • Utilities

      The City of Alexandria does not operate any public utilities. The following companies are the primary providers of their respective service:

      • Cable TV (Comcast / Xfinity)
      • Drinking Water (Virginia American Water)
      • Electricity (Dominion Energy)
      • Natural Gas (Washington Gas)
      • Sewage/Water Treatment (Alex Renew)
      • Wired Telephone (Verizon)
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  • Play

    Whether you live here or are just visiting, Alexandria is a great place to shop, dine, take in the arts, get outdoors, and just have fun.

    • About Alexandria

      If you are looking for small-town charm and big-city amenities, Alexandria is the place to find them. Alexandria has a fascinating history, and many of its historic buildings are still preserved today. The City's many historic homes, churches, businesses, and museums allow residents and visitors alike to experience the past that makes it the charming town it is today.

      • Alexandria's History
      • Demographics & Statistics
      • Maps & GIS
      • Visit Alexandria
    • Arts & Culture

      Through engaging the community, encouraging participation, and facilitating access to arts and culture, the City builds a vibrant community for its residents, workers, and visitors.

      • City Concerts
      • City Events
      • Historic Property Rentals
      • Museums & Historic Sites
      • Office of Historic Alexandria
      • Office of the Arts
    • Entertainment

      Find events and activities, shops and restaurants, concerts and performances, arts and culture, historic attractions, parks and libraries, farmers' markets, and more.

      • City Concerts
      • City Events
      • Office of the Arts
      • Visit Alexandria: Things to Do
    • Getting Around

      Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more.

      • Bicycling in Alexandria
      • Bus & Rail
      • King Street Trolley
      • Parking in Alexandria
      • Street Maps
      • Taxis
      • Water Taxis
    • Museums & Historic Sites

      Alexandria is a desirable location to live, work and play. The City owns many of the premier historic sites in Alexandria and it is charged with the conservation, interpretation and promotion of these links to the past.

      • City Museums
      • Historic Sites & Attractions
      • Office of Historic Alexandria
    • Parks & Recreation

      Alexandria is an active community that offers more than 900 acres of parks and dedicated public space, and a wide variety of neighborhood and recreation centers, pools, dog parks, farmers' markets, waterfront activities and more.

      • Classes & Camps
      • Dog Parks
      • Facility & Park Rentals
      • Farmers' Markets
      • Marina & Waterfront Parks
      • ParkLink Interactive Map
      • Parks & Trails
      • Pools & Aquatics
      • Recreation Centers
      • Sports Leagues & Programs
    • Visit Alexandria

      Information about visiting Alexandria, including shopping, dining, attractions, accommodations, events listings and more. Plan your visit with an itinerary builder, interactive maps, hotel booking, online restaurant reservations and much more.

      • Group Tours
      • Meet in Alexandria
      • Plan Your Visit
      • Trip Planning Assistance
      • Visitor Center
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  • Services

    We are here to serve you. Browse the topics to the right to learn more about the programs and services we offer.

    • Alex311

      Connect with professional and knowledgeable staff for City service and information requests from every City department.

      • Missed Collection
      • Parking
      • Potholes
      • Street Cleaning
      • Trash & Recycling Containers
      • Trees
      • Yard Waste / Bulky Items Pickup
    • Animals

      What you need to know about animals, pets and wildlife in Alexandria.

      • Animal Adoption
      • Animal Control
      • Dog Parks
    • Buildings & Construction

      The City provides services to residents, businesses, contractors, and visitors needing permits for constructions and other developments.

      • Building Codes
      • City Code
      • Code Administration
      • Green Building
      • Land Use & Zoning
      • Permit Center
      • Permits & Land Use Applications
    • Environment

      "Green" initiatives, air quality, noise, water conservation, mosquito and rodent control.

      • Air Quality
      • Clean Waterways
      • Climate Change
      • Eco-City Alexandria
      • Green Building
      • Mosquito Control
      • Noise Control
      • Rodent Control
      • Stormwater Management
    • Jobs
      • City Government Jobs
      • Alexandria City Public Schools
      • Job Search Assistance (Workforce Development Center)
      • Collective Bargaining
    • Maps & GIS

      Geographic Information Systems (GIS) centrally manages, shares and analyzes information about locations through specialized mapping technology. This information increases transparency, improves many City technology applications and provides critical data to decision makers and the public.

      • Interactive Maps
      • Open Data
      • Standard Maps
    • Parks & Recreation

      Alexandria is an active community that offers more than 900 acres of parks and dedicated public space, and a wide variety of neighborhood and recreation centers, pools, dog parks, farmers' markets, waterfront activities and more.

      • Classes & Camps
      • Dog Parks
      • Facility & Park Rentals
      • Farmers' Markets
      • Marina & Waterfront
      • Parks & Trails
      • Pools & Aquatics
      • Recreation Centers
      • Sports Leagues & Programs
    • Property & Housing

      The City administers various housing-related programs and services.

      • Housing Master Plan
      • Landlord & Property Manager Resources
      • Maps & GIS
      • Office of Housing
      • Parcel Viewer
      • Real Estate Assessments
    • Public Health & Wellness

      Alexandria is committed to ensuring our residents thrive through physical, mental, and social health.

      • Aging & Adult Services
      • Emergency Mental Health Services
      • Environmental Health
      • Environmental Quality
      • Health Department
      • Health Clinics
      • Sexual and Domestic Violence Services
      • Substance Abuse Services
      • Teen Pregnancy Prevention
      • Teen Wellness Center
    • Public Safety & Courts

      Agencies and programs that help maintain our safety and overall quality of life. These links contain information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system.

      • Fire Department
      • Police Department
      • Sheriff's Office
      • Circuit Court
      • Clerk of Circuit Court
      • General District Court
      • J&DR Court
      • Court Service Unit
    • Public Works

      Learn more about how the City maintains streets, sidewalks, bridges, and other infrastructure in the City.

      • Bridge Maintenance
      • Paving & Potholes
      • Sewer Maintenance
      • Street Sweeping
    • Real Estate & Taxes

      The City collects car and real estate taxes, maintains tax relief programs and assesses property values. Taxes can be paid in a variety of ways including online, by phone and by mail.

      • Payments
      • Personal Property/Car Tax
      • Real Estate Assessments
      • Real Estate Tax
      • Tax Guide
      • Tax Relief
    • Social Services

      The City provides public assistance as a safety net for individuals and families, including help with homelessness prevention, food, rent, utilities, medical coverage and prescriptions, job training and placement assistance, and much more.

      • Aging & Adult Services
      • Child Care
      • Children & Families
      • Discrimination & Disabilities
      • Gang & Youth Violence Prevention
      • Homeless Services
      • Housing Assistance
      • Human Rights
      • Job Search Assistance (Workforce Development Center)
      • Mentoring Programs
      • Military & Veteran Services
    • Trash & Recycling

      Find information on the City's refuse, recycling and yard waste collection programs.

      • Recycling
      • Refuse Collection
      • Yard Waste
    • Transportation

      Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more.

      • Bicycling in Alexandria
      • Bus & Rail
      • King Street Trolley
      • Parking in Alexandria
      • Street Maps
      • Taxis
      • Transportation Planning
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  • Business

    Ideally located just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., Alexandria is nationally recognized as one of the best places to live and do business on the east coast. Learn how we can help you start or relocate your business in Alexandria, and access resources for existing businesses and commuters.

    • Business Resources

      The City provides services and resources to help existing businesses expand within the City and promotes recruiting new businesses in Alexandria.

      • Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP)
      • Alexandria Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
      • BIPOC Small Business Program
      • Doing Business with the City
      • New Business Guide
      • Public-Private Partnerships
    • Jobs

      Alexandria offers wide range of job opportunities and services. Work for City government or City Public Schools, find out about an internship opportunity or learn about workforce development and career training options.

      • City Government Jobs
      • Job Search Assistance (Workforce Development Center)
      • Collective Bargaining
    • Licenses & Permits

      Find out whether a permit is required, the type of permit needed, fees involved, and what requirements are necessary for the activity you want to engage in Alexandria.

      • APEX Permitting & Land Use System
      • Business Licenses
      • Business Outdoor Program & Permits
      • Health Permits
      • Permit Center
      • Zoning Information
    • Real Estate & Taxes

      The City collects car and real estate taxes, maintains tax relief programs and assesses property values. Taxes can be paid in a variety of ways including online, by phone and by mail.

      • Business License Tax
      • Business Personal Property Tax
      • Lodging Tax
      • Meal Tax
      • Payments
      • Real Estate Assessment Search
      • Real Estate Assessments
      • Sales Tax
    • Transportation

      Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more.

      • Getting Around
      • Vehicle Registration
      • GO Alex Commuter Resources
      • Parking in Alexandria
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  • Government

    Learn more about Alexandria's accountable, effective, and well-managed government.

    • City Council

      The Alexandria City Council is composed of a Mayor and six Council members who are elected at-large for three-year terms. The Mayor, who is chosen on a separate ballot, presides over meetings of the Council and serves as the ceremonial head of government.

      • City Council Calendar
      • Communicate with City Council
      • Council Assignments
      • Meeting Dockets & Video
      • Speak at a Meeting
    • Boards & Commissions

      The City of Alexandria has a strong commitment to citizen participation as evidenced by the number of citizen boards and commissions established by City Council. These bodies compose a formal system through which citizens can advise City Council on all major issues affecting the City.

      • Meeting Dockets & Video
      • Apply for a Board or Commission
      • Boards & Commission Calendar
      • Boards & Commission Vacancies
      • Board of Architectural Review
      • Board of Zoning Appeals
      • Planning Commission
      • Park & Recreation Commission
      • Transportation Commission
    • Departments & Agencies

      View a list of City departments, offices and other agencies, and learn about their role in the organization.

      • City Government Departments & Offices
      • Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
      • Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)
      • Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS)
      • Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP)
      • Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA)
      • Alexandria Transit Company (DASH)
      • Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA)
      • Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
      • Visit Alexandria (Official Tourism Site)
    • Public Safety & Courts

      Information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system.

      • Police Department
      • Fire Department
      • Sheriff's Office
      • Courts
      • Office of Emergency Management
      • Emergency & Customer Communications
      • Community Policing Review Board
    • Elected Officials

      Alexandria voters elect a Mayor and City Council and three local officers, as well as state and federal representatives.

      • City Council
      • Clerk of Circuit Court
      • Commonwealth's Attorney
      • Sheriff
      • Voting in Alexandria
    • Get Involved

      There are many opportunities to get involved to help better the City of Alexandria. Opportunities include serving on a Board, Commission or Committee, providing input on a new City project or speaking at a City Council meeting.

      • Boards & Commissions
      • City of Alexandria Academy Programs
      • Civic Engagement Policy
      • Speak at a Meeting
      • Volunteering
    • Transparency

      The City government acts with integrity in an open process, and provides timely access to clear, trustworthy information, presented and employed by all parties from the beginning to the end of the process, including the reasoning that leads to and supports the policy conclusion.

      • Operating Budget & Capital Improvement Program
      • Meeting Dockets & Video
      • Performance Analytics
      • Alexandria's Strategic Plan
      • Race & Social Equity
      • Community Policing Review Board
      • Collective Bargaining
      • City Code
      • Open Data
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  • Projects & Plans

    Much of our work involves creating and improving infrastructure and planning for the future. Learn more about major projects and plans here, and how you can get involved!

    • Arts & Culture

      Information about arts, culture and historic projects in the City.

      • Arts & Culture Master Plan
      • Public Art Implementation Plan
    • Development

      Information about commercial and residential development projects in the City.

      • Landmark/Van Dorn Area Planning
      • North Potomac Yard Implementation / Virginia Tech Innovation Campus
      • Potomac River Generating Station Redevelopment
    • Environmental

      Information about environmental and "green" projects in the City.

      • 500 Block N. Pitt St. Sewer Separation Project
      • Flood Action Alexandria
      • Franklin St. Sewer Relocation Project
      • Holmes Run Trail Repairs
      • Lucky Run Stream Restoration
      • Oronoco Outfall Remediation Project
      • Wheeler Ave. Sanitary Sewer Pipe Relining
      • Windmill Hill Park Project - Phase II
    • Neighborhoods

      Information about neighborhood projects in the City.

      • Alexandria West Planning
      • Duke Street and West Taylor Run Project
      • Eisenhower Avenue Metrorail Station Pedestrian Crossing Improvements
      • King-Callahan-Russell Intersection Improvement Project
      • Mount Vernon Avenue North Complete Streets
    • Parks & Recreation

      Information about parks and recreation projects in the City.

      • Beauregard Street Multi-Use Trail Project
      • Bicycle Parking
      • Eugene Simpson Park Renovation Projects
      • Joseph Hensley Park Renovation
      • Old Cameron Run Trail Project
      • Robinson Terminal South Update: Historic Ship Stabilization
    • Public Facilities

      Information about public facilities projects in the City.

      • Alexandria Waterfront
      • King Street-Old Town Metro Access Improvement Project
      • Municipal Broadband
      • Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Project
    • Social Services

      Information about social services projects and plans in the City.

      • Aging and Adult Services
      • Early Care & Education Common Agenda
      • The Partnership to Prevent & End Homelessness
    • Transportation

      Information about transportation projects and plans in and around the City.

      • Adaptive Traffic Signal Control
      • Alexandria Mobility Plan
      • Complete Streets
      • Duke Street in Motion
      • Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Project
      • Smart Mobility
      • Traffic Mitigation
      • Vision Zero
      • West End Transitway
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Awards and Accomplishments

The City of Alexandria is proud to present our awards and accomplishments in our efforts for service excellence.
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City of Alexandria Awards: 2009-Present

2016

  • "Top 14 Best Places to Live in Virginia" - Smart Travel Tips
  • American Planning Association's  2016 Excellence in Sustainability Award for the best sustainable urban design plan or project in the country given to the Eisenhower West Small Area Plan. - American Planning Association
  • #1 Top 10 Best Downtowns - Livability 
  • "2015's Best Cities for Women Entrepreneurs" - GoodCall
  • #1 Digital City of our population in the United States -  The Center for Digital Government 
  • "Top 100 Best Places to Live" -  -Livability (2016)
  • Alexandria's Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program was recognized by the Water Environment Federation's (WEF) National Municipal Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Awards Program as a Gold-level community and winner in the Innovation category.
  • #8 "Most Festive City in the US this Christmas Season" - Amazon

2015

  • "Top 10 Towns for Craft Lovers" –American Craft Week 
  • "Top 10 Most Romantic Cities" -ProFlowers
  • # 6 "Top 10 Downtowns" -Livability 
  • #4 Most Romantic City - CBS News
  • America's Top 10 Towns for Craft Lovers - American Craft Week
  • "Best Mid-Sized City for Veterans to Live In" -Military Times 
  • "Bicycle Friendly Community" Silver Level -League of American Bicyclists 
  • "Best Cities for Millennials in 2015" -Forbes
  • "Top 20 Most Romantic Cities in the US" -Amazon.com 
  • "Best Mid-Sized Cities for Education In America" -Movoto Real Estate 
  • # 1 "Best for Vets" Place to Live - Military Times 

2014

  • "Top 10 Best Downtowns 2014"-Livability.com
  • "Top 10 Safest Places in Virginia"-Movoto Real Estate
  • #1 "Top 10 Most Generous Cities" - Forbes
  • "Top 50 Bike-Friendly Cities"-Bicycling magazine
  • # 1 "The Most Well-Read City in America"- Amazon.com
  • # 9 "Top 10 Digital City of our population in the United States" - Government Technology
  •  Alexandria Health Department (AHD) was recognized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) and awarded Project Public Health Readiness acknowledgment through 2019 (AHD was previously recognized 2009-2014).

2013

  • America's Top ArtPlaces -  ArtPlace 
  • Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) wins Outstanding Program Award & Outstanding Public Transportation Marketing Award from the Virginia Transit Association.
  • The Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities won the Best Promotional Effort Award for its Summer of Smiles! Summer Fun Guide from the Virginia Recreation and Parks Society.  

2012

  • Alexandria achieves Platinum Level Certification for the fifth straight year by the Virginia Municipal League (VML) Green Government Challenge
  • Alexandria's Department of Real Estate Assessments Wins Certificate of Excellence in Assessment Administration from the International Association of Assessing Officers
  • The National Capital Area Chapter of the American Planning Association Awards Alexandria the "Distinguished Leadership Award for an Elected Official" for its commitments to the Capital Area Bikeshare Programs
  • Alexandria wins the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the FY 2013 Budget by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
  •  November 2012 -- Alexandria wins Safe and Sustainable Snowfighting Award from the Salt Institute for excellence in environmental consciousness and effective management in the storage of winter road salt
  • October 2012 – Alexandria named one of ten " Top 10 Downtowns" by Livability.com
  •  November 2012-- Alexandria's High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program received an excellence in service award from the Washington Baltimore HIDTA program
  • September 2012 – Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) received the 2012 Alexandria Beautification Awards
  • June 2012 – Alexandria, as host jurisdiction, and its regional partners were awarded "Best Government Initiative" by the Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers (HAND) for establishment of the first ever Northern Virginia Housing Expo
  • June 2012 -- The Alexandria Community Services Board (of DCHS) received the Unsung Heroes Award from the Virginia Health Care Foundation for their collaboration with Alexandria Neighborhood Health Services and the Arlington Community Services Board in New Lease on Life, an initiative that provides basic medical care and related prescriptions to uninsured persons with serious mental illness
  • May 2012 – Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the City's FY 2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
  • May 2012 – Bookseller Amazon.com named Alexandria the most well-read City in America.
  • January 2012-- For the fifth consecutive year, the City of Alexandria was named one of the nation's "100 Best Communities for Young People" by the America's Promise Alliance
  • January 2012 – Alexandria is recognized by the Center for Digital Government's Digital Cities Awards as the eighth place "Top Digital City" of its size. The City was named first place "Top Digital City" of its size in 2006; third place in 2007 and 2011; fourth place in 2005, 2008, and 2009; and sixth place in 2010.

2011

  • Alexandria wins the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the Fiscal Year 2012 budget by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
  • The City of Alexandria is named a "Tree City USA" community by the National Arbor Day Foundation, an honor that the City has received consecutively since 1982
  • Alexandria Wins American Council of Engineering Companies' Virginia Engineering Excellence Honor Award for the City's program to reduce inflow and infiltration in its sewer systems
  • Alexandria was named as finalist for the 2011 Capital Financing and Debt Administration Excellence Award, Government Finance Officials Association
  • October 2011 -- City of Alexandria's King Street named one of 10 "Great Streets" of 2011 by American Planning Association
  • October 2011-- Alexandria's Opioid Treatment Program received a 3-year accreditation from CARF with no recommendations, a distinction achieved by only 3% of the programs that CARF surveys annually
  • October 2011 -- City of Alexandria awarded Virginia Municipal League Platinum Level Green Government Certification for 2011
  • September 2011 -- City of Alexandria recognized at the Silver Level as a Walk Friendly Community, by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
  • July 2011 ­-- City of Alexandria and other members of a Northern Virginia partnership received a Special Achievement in GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Award from the Environmental Systems Research Institute
  • June 2011 – Alexandria Health Department awarded the annual Dr. Neil Lowry Memorial Award by the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals for the best aquatic health program in the United States
  • June 2011 -- City of Alexandria received Honorable Mention in U.S. Conference of Mayors' City Livability Awards for its Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria Initiative
  • May 2011 – Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the City's FY 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
  • February 2011 -- Alexandria selected as a Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation
  • March 2011 -- Alexandria honored with "Sunny Award" for one of the best local government websites, which exceeds transparency standards
  • January 2011 - Alexandria is named the most generous city for the third year in a row, according to Convio's "Most Generous Online Cities" report
  • January 2011 – Alexandria named third place "Top Digital City" of its size by the Center for Digital Government.

2010

  • Alexandria wins the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the FY 2011 Budget by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
  • The City of Alexandria is named a "Tree City USA" community by the National Arbor Day Foundation, an honor that the City has received consecutively since 1982.
  • November 2010 -- National League of Cities, Center for Digital Government, and Government Technology Magazine Rank City of Alexandria 6th of the Top 10 Digital Cities (Population 125,000 - 249,999)  
  • October 2010 -- City of Alexandria was honored by ICLEI--Local Governments for Sustainability with a milestone award for completing a GHG Emissions Inventory and Setting Sustainability Improvement Goals
  • October 2010 -- City of Alexandria's Station at Potomac Yard receives an Achievement Award (for cities with a population over 90,000) from the Virginia Municipal League
  • October 2010 -- The City's mentoring program for girls, A Space of Her Own ( SOHO) receives an NAACP Community Service Award from the organization's Alexandria branch
  • October 2010 – Alexandria was recognized by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for being the first Virginia locality to complete the acquisition, rehabilitation and resale process of a home through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program
  • September 2010 -- Alexandria named one of the Nation's 100 Best Communities for Young People  
  • August 2010 – Money magazine ranked Alexandria one of the Best Places to Live among small cities
  • June 2010 -- City of Alexandria receives Honorable Mention in U.S. Conference of Mayors' City Livability Awards for its Eco-City Alexandria Initiative
  • June 2010 – Alexandria Wins Housing and Non Profit Developers 2010 Achievement Award for Innovation
  • May 2010 -- City of Alexandria voted Third Best Arts Destination Among Mid-Size Cities by AmericanStyle magazine readers, up from 11th place in 2009. Alexandria is consistently ranked among the Top 25 Arts Destinations in AmericanStyle's annual poll
  • May 2010 – City Earns Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the FY 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
  • February 2010 -- City of Alexandria Ranked #1 for Online Charitable Giving in 2009  
  • January 2010 – Alexandria places sixth for the ranking of "Top Digital City" of its size by the Center for Digital Government.
  • January 2010 – Alexandria's Uptown-Parker-Gray Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places

2009

  • New Geography.com Names the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division) One of the Nation's Best Cities for Job Growth (ranked #76)
  • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Area Named One of the Top 361 U.S. Metropolitan Areas by Kiplinger Personal Finance in Best Cities: It's All About Jobs  
  • The City of Alexandria is named a "Tree City USA" community by the National Arbor Day Foundation, an honor that the City has received consecutively since 1982.
  • Alexandria is a finalist in Affordable Housing Finance 2009 Reader's Choice Award in the Master Planned/Mixed Use category
  • December 2009 -- City of Alexandria recognized as American City and County Crown Community for Charles Houston Recreation Center Project  
  • November 2009 -- National League of Cities, Center for Digital Government, and Government Technology Magazine Rank City of Alexandria 4th of the Top 10 Digital Cities (Population 125,000 - 249,999)  
  • October 2009 -- City of Alexandria Achieves Platinum Certification in the Virginia Municipal League's Go Green Government Challenge  
  • October 2009 – Fire Chief magazine Selects the City of Alexandria's Fire Station #209 for Bronze Award Recognizing Achievement in Fire Station Design
  • October 2009 – City of Alexandria Named a Co-Recipient of Freedom of Information Award Sponsored by Virginia Coalition for Open Government  
  • October 2009 – City of Alexandria Wins Virginia Municipal League's Communications Achievement Award
  • July 2009 – Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pregnancy Wins National Health Information Award  
  • July 2009 – Alexandria Receives Top Honor as "America's Most Improved Driving City" from the Allstate Insurance Company
  • July 2009 – City of Alexandria Receives Green Innovation Award from Virginia Sustainable Building Network  
  • May 2009 – Alexandria Named as a Bicycle-Friendly Community (Bronze Level) by the League of American Bicyclists  
  • May 2009 – "Priorities for a Growing Region," a survey conducted by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, indicated that 91% of Alexandria residents rated the Washington D.C. region as an "excellent" or "good" place to live
  • April 2009 -- City of Alexandria was named as a finalist in the National Organization on Disability's (NOD) Accessible America Competition, recognizing communities that made extraordinary efforts to create an accessible environment for people with disabilities
  • April 2009 – Bureau of Economic Analysis Ranks City of Alexandria 12th in Per Capita Personal Income  
  • February 2009 - American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Names Washington-Arlington-Alexandria #2 of the Mega Metros Top Ten Heart Friendly Cities  
  • January 2009 – Alexandria Named Second Among the Top 10 Cities for Single Women by SingleMindedWomen.com.  
  • January 2009 – Alexandria is recognized by the Center for Digital Government as the fourth place "Top Digital City" of its size.
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