Environmental Policy Commission

The Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission (EPC) was established under Chapter 4, Article M, of the City Code to “advise and make recommendations to the City Council and, where appropriate, to the Planning Commission and City Manager.”
Page updated on December 10, 2024 at 9:53 AM
Translate icon

Introduction

Logo of Environmental Policy Commission (leaf and cloud in front of triangle)

Established in 1970 by the Alexandria City Council under Chapter 4, Article M, of the City Code, the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission (EPC) advises and makes recommendations to the City Council and, where appropriate, to the Planning Commission and City Manager, on matters relating to the following as defined in the EPC Bylaws:

  • The Climate crisis and its effects
  • Clean air
  • Land use
  • Noise pollution 
  • Pesticides, herbicides and contaminants
  • Solid waste
  • Water quality and supply
  • Other topics relating to conservation and protection of environmental conditions in the City of Alexandria, and
  • Such other matters as may from time to time be referred to it by the City Council

The EPC currently consists of 13 members, including from the field of environmental sciences, urban planning, the business community, citizen-at-large members, and a member with experience in Federal or state environmental statues, regulations, and procedures. The Commission is supported by the City of Alexandria Department of Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES), Office of Environmental Quality.

Find out more about City Commissions and vacancies.

News

Environmental Action Plan 2040 

The updated Environmental Action Plan 2040 (EAP), adopted in July 2019, is the City's comprehensive blueprint for creating a thriving, sustainable community. The City and the Environmental Policy Commission (EPC) collaborated to develop and establish a refreshed, informed, and responsive framework for environmental decision-making going forward.  

Visit the Eco-City Alexandria page to learn more about environmental actions in the City.

Environmental Policy Commission Members

KISHLA ASKINS, Field of Environmental Science
Current Term: January 9, 2024 - January 31, 2026
Contact: kishla.askins at gmail.com

DAN BEATTIE, Field of Environmental Science
Current Term: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2026
Contact: beattiedan at gmail.com

ELDON BOES, Citizen
EAP 2040 Focus Area:  Transportation
EPC Representative to the Waterfront Commission
Current Term:  June 13, 2023 – June 30, 2025
Contact:  ecboes17 at gmail.com

ALEXANDER CLARK, Citizen Member
EAP 2040 Focus Area: Buildings and Transportation
Current Term: February 14, 2023 – February 28, 2025
Contact: Alexander.m.Clark at gmail.com

BENJAMIN CUDDY, Commission Vice-Chair, Field of Urban Planning
Current Term: October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2026
Contact: bcuddy at gmail.com

CHARLIE GARLOW, Environmental Laws and Regulation
Current Term: November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2026
Contact: charliegarlow350 at gmail.com

KATHIE HOEKSTRA, Field of Environmental Science
EAP 2040 Focus Area:  Climate Change and Energy
Current Term:  October 10, 2023 – October 31, 2025
Contact: 391deltacharlie at gmail.com

PHILIP MOBILIA, Secretary, Field of Environmental Science
Current Term: October 10, 2023 - October 31, 2025
Contact: pmobilia at gmail.com

Yanique Revers, Citizen Member
Current Term: December 1, 20234 – November 30, 2026
Contact: yaniquerevers at gmail.com

MARTA SCHANTZ, Commission Chair, Field of Environmental Sciences
EAP 2040 Focus Area:  Green Buildings and Land Use/Open Space
EPC Lead for Oakville Triangle Development and Energy and Climate Change Task Force
Current Term: September 12, 2023 – September 30, 2025
Contact: martalynne14 at gmail.com

JULIA SLAYDEN, Field of Environmental Sciences
Current Term: December 12, 2023 – December 31, 2025
Contact: julia.d.slayden at gmail.com

VACANT, Alexandria Business Community

VACANT, Citizen

FY2024 Meeting and Work Session Calendar

Environmental Policy Commission Meetings

December 16, 2024: EPC Regular Meeting (VIRTUAL only)

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., virtual via zoom (link in City Calendar Link)

 

November 18, 2024: EPC Regular Meeting (Hybrid)

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., City Hall Room 2000

October 21, 2024: EPC Regular Meeting (Hybrid)

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., City Hall Room 2000

 

September 16, 2024: EPC Regular Meeting (Hybrid)

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., City Hall Room 2000

 

September 11, 2024: EPC Subgroup, EAP Steering Committee Discussions (VIRTUAL)

5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Virtual via Zoom (zoom link is provided in the City Calendar Link below) 

The EPC Subgroup will focus on developing ideas for EPC involvement and engagement with Council over FY25.   Subcommittee will look at other jurisdictions for comparison as well as how to promote engagement.

 

August 1, 2024: EPC Subgroup, EAP Steering Committee Discussions (Hybrid)

7:00 - 8:00 p.m., City Hall Council Work Room

The EPC Subgroup will focus on developing ideas for EPC involvement and engagement with Council over FY25.   Subcommittee will look at other jurisdictions for comparison as well as how to promote engagement.

 

Archived Meeting Materials

FY2024 Meetings and Work Sessions

June 17, 2024: EPC Regular Meeting (Hybrid)

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., City Hall Room 2000

 

May 20, 2024: EPC Regular Meeting (Hybrid)

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., City Hall Room 2000

 

May 13, 2024: EPC Working Group: Eco-City Homes Project Discussion (VIRTUAL)

Virtual via Zoom (zoom link is provided in the City Calendar Link below)

The EPC working group will be discussing award criteria for an Eco-City Homes award.  This is the first of two meetings currently scheduled for this topic.

  • DRAFT 3, Eco-City Recognition Program
  • Informational Working Group Meeting Minutes,May13, 2024

 

April 27, 2024, EPC Annual Retreat

The EPC Annual Retreat is April 27, 2024 from 8:30a.m. to 3:00p.m. in the Training Room at 2900 Business Center Drive, Alexandria, Va. 22314.

 

April 15, 2024: EPC Regular Meeting (Hybrid)

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., City Hall Room 2000

 

April 15, 2024: EPC Working Group: Eco-City Homes Project Discussion (VIRTUAL)

Virtual via Zoom (zoom link is provided in the City Calendar Link below)

The EPC working group will be discussing award criteria for an Eco-City Homes award.  This is the first of two meetings currently scheduled for this topic.

  • DRAFT,Eco-City Homes Recognition Criteria, April 15, 2024
  • Informational Working Group Meeting Minutes,April 15, 2024

 

March 18, 2024: EPC Regular Meeting (Hybrid)

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., City Hall Room 2000

 

March 18, 2024: EPC Working Group: Eco-City Homes Project Discussion (VIRTUAL)

Virtual via Zoom (zoom link is provided in the City Calendar Link below)

The EPC working group will be discussing award criteria for an Eco-City Homes award.  This is the first of two meetings currently scheduled for this topic.

 

March 7, 2024, EPC Working Group: Eco-City Homes Project Discussion (VIRTUAL)

Virtual via Zoom (zoom link is provided in the City Calendar Link below)

The EPC working group will be discussing award criteria for an Eco-City Homes award.  This is the first of two meetings currently scheduled for this topic.

  • DRAFT,PILOT Program Criteria for EPC Award Discussion
  • Working Group Meeting Minutes,March 7, 2024

 

February 26, 2024, EPC Regular Meeting (VIRTUAL)

Virtual via Zoom (zoom link is provided in the City Calendar Link below)

 

January 22, 2024, EPC Regular Meeting (VIRTUAL)

Virtual via Zoom (zoom link is provided in the City Calendar Link below)

 

December 11, 2023, EPC Regular Meeting (Hybrid)

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., City Hall Room 2000

 

November 13, 2023, EPC Regular Meeting (Hybrid)

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., City Hall Room 2000

 

October 16, 2023, EPC Regular Meeting (Hybrid)

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., City Hall Room 2000

 

October 2, 2023, EPC Working Meeting on Budget (Hybrid)

7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Charles Houston Recreation Center

 

September 18, 2023, EPC Regular Meeting (Hybrid)

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., City Hall Room 2000

 

August 26, 2023, EPC Educational Meeting, "Turning Your Home Into a Castle"

2:00pm - 3:30pm, Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304)

Join the EPC and environmental partners to learn how to turn your home into a castle by using your tax dollars and rebates to buy HVAC equipment, replace gas appliances, and other ways to make your home healthier and more comfortable.  Specific information will be provided on who qualifies and there will be demonstrations on how you can start turning your home into your castle - even if you rent!  Flight Climate Change and Save Money.  See here for more information.

FY2023 Meetings and Work Sessions

 June 12, 2023, EPC Regular Meeting

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Virtual Only

 

May 15, 2023, EPC Regular Meeting

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Virtual Only

 

May 6, 2023, EPC Annual Retreat

The EPC Annual Retreat is May 6, 2023 from 8:30a.m. to 3:00p.m. in the Training Room at 2900 Business Center Drive, Alexandria, Va. 22314.

April 17, 2023, EPC Regular Meeting (Hybrid)

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., City Hall Room 2000

March 20, 2023, EPC Regular Meeting (Hybrid)

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., City Hall Room 2000

February 27, 2023, EPC Regular Meeting (Hybrid)

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., City Hall Room 2000

January 30, 2023, Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission (Hybrid)

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Charles Houston Recreation Center

January 24, 2023, EPC-Planning Commission Small Working Group Meeting

7:00 - 8:30 p.m., City Hall Room 1101

January 23, 2023, Regular Meeting, Regular Meeting (Hybrid)

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., City Hall Room 2000

January 12, 2023, EPC-Planning Commission Small Working Group Meeting (Virtual Only - No Pre-Registration Required)

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

January 10, 2023, Virtual Educational Meeting (Virtual Only - No Pre-Registration Required)

7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

December 20, 2022, EPC-Planning Commission Small Working Group Meeting (In Person Only)

7:00 - 8:30 p.m., City Hall Room 1101

December 19, 2022, Regular Meeting (Hybrid)

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., City Hall Room 2000

December 5, 2022, EPC-Planning Commission Small Working Group Meeting (In Person Only)

7:00 - 8:30 p.m., City Hall Room 2000

November 22, 2022, EPC-Planning Commission Small Working Group Meeting (In Person Only)

7:30 - 8:45 p.m., Patrick Henry Recreation Center

November 21, 2022, Regular Meeting (Hybrid)

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., City Hall Room 2000 and Zoom

October 17, 2022, Joint Meeting with the Planning Commission (Hybrid)

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Patrick Henry Recreation Center and Zoom

September 19, 2022, Regular Meeting (Hybrid)

7:30 - 9:30 p.m., City Hall Room 2000 and Zoom

FY2022 Meetings and Work Sessions

June 27, 2022,  EPC Regular Meeting | Final Approved Minutes

Agenda
North Potomac Yard Sustainability Plan 
​​​​​​​Next Steps letter
PRGS CDD and its Carbon Neutral Analysis 
Draft Annual Report 
Draft FY 2023 Calendar 
​​​​​​​Draft April 18 Minutes 
Draft May 16 Minutes 
Strawberry Run Forensic Investigation
Final Report Strawberry Run Forensic Investigation 
Part 2 Final Report Strawberry Run Forensic Investigation 
Part 3 Final Report Strawberry Run Forensic Investigation
Part 4 Final Report Strawberry Run Forensic Investigation
​​​​​​​Budget and Leg Process slides  
​​​​​​​Letter to Council and City Manager 

Final Letter to Council and City Manager on $1.85 Million, June 28, 2022

Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Petition, Samantha Ahdoot (Received via Public Comment)

Strawberry Run Presentation Feedback, Jeremy Flachs (Received via email)

Video recording of meeting

May 21, 2022, EPC Annual Retreat

The EPC Annual Retreat is May 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at AlexRenew (1800 Limerick St. Alexandria, Va. 22314) in the Board of Directors room. 

Agenda

Video recording of retreat

May 16, 2022, EPC Regular Meeting 
Agenda

Letter of Support for Low or No Emission grant 

Draft meeting minutes, April 18, 2022 

April 18, 2022, EPC Regular Meeting 

The April 18 meeting of the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission is being held at City Hall (301 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314) in conference room 2000 (Second floor) and electronically. Members of the EPC and staff are participating either in-person or from a remote location through a video conference call on Zoom. The meeting can be accessed by the public in person or through Zoom by the following link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GgcViKNRRlmX2o7g5GgPiQ

March 21, 2022, EPC Regular Meeting 

February 28, 2022, EPC Regular Meeting 

January 24, 2022, EPC Regular Meeting 

January 14, 2022 - EPC/PC/TC Commission Coordinating Subgroup

January 5, 2022 EPC/PC/TC Commission Coordinating Subgroup 

December 28, 2021 - PC/EPC/TC Commission Coordinating Subgroup

December 13, 2021- EPC/Planning Commission Joint Meeting

November 15, 2021

October 18, 2021

September 25, 2021 - EPC Retreat

September 20, 2021

August 30, 2021

FY2021 Meetings and Work Sessions

June 21, 2021

May 17, 2021

 April 19, 2021

Agenda

Minutes March 15, 2021

Alexandria Mobility Plan Staff Presentation

Landmark Redevelopment Plan

Meeting Video

March 15, 2021

February 22, 2021  VIRTUAL: Joint Work Session with Planning Commission

January 25, 2021

  1. Agenda
  2. Budget letter
  3. Minutes of December 2020 meeting
  4. Donaldson Run Stream Report
  5. EAP Update Slides
  6. EAP Gant Chart
  7. EAP Progress Leaves

December 14, 2020

  1. Agenda
  2. Draft Minutes November 16, 2020
  3. Presentation: Jesse Maines: Taylor Run Stream Restoration Project Update
  4. Presentation Rod Simmons: Why Natural Channel Design Projects are Incompatible with Natural Resource Protection
  5. Video of the meeting

November 16, 2020

  1. Agenda
  2. Draft Minutes October 19, 2020 meeting
  3. Presentation Green Sidewalk BMP
  4.  Zoom Recording

October 19, 2020

  1. Agenda
  2. Draft Minutes Sept. 21
  3. Alternative Fuel Policy Slides
  4. EV Charging Strategy

September 21, 2020

  1. Agenda
  2. Minutes of the September 4, 2020 Meeting

September 14, 2020

  1. Agenda
  2. FY 2021 Calendar
  3. Draft Minutes August 17, 2020 Meeting

August 17, 2020

  1. Agenda
  2. Meeting Announcement
  3. Minutes June meeting
  4. Comments to NPY Plan

FY2020 Meetings and Work Sessions

June 15, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic emergency, the June 15, 2020 meeting of the Environmental Policy Commission (EPC) is being held electronically pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3708.2(A)(3), the Continuity of Government ordinance adopted by the City Council on April 18, 2020 or Sections 4-0.00(g) in HB29 and HB30 to undertake essential business. All of the members of the EPC and staff are participating from remote locations through Zoom Webinar. This meeting is being held electronically, unless a determination is made that it is safe enough for the meetings to be held in person in the conference room 2000 on the second floor of City Hall at 301 King Street, Alexandria, VA.

Guidelines for meeting conduct may be reviewed here.

Electronic access will be provided for this event and it can be accessed by the public through Zoom hyperlink (below).

URL: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d7TFXWyvRkCa6jqYfGVTrQ

 

Zoom Audio Conference

 

Dial-in: 301-715-8592

 

Webinar ID: 934 2238 5626

 

Password: 991470

March 16, 2020 is cancelled.  The materials below will be deferred to the April 20 meeting.

 

  1. Agenda
  2. Minutes February 24, 2020
  3. Waterfront Commission Report
  4. Draft City Fuels Policy
  5. Presentation City Alternative Fuels Policy

February 24, 2020 Meeting

 

  1. Agenda
  2. Minutes January 27, 2020 Meeting
  3. FY21 City Budget Select pages
  4. FY21 Interdepartmental Long Range Plan 

 

January 27, 2020 Meeting

 

  1. Agenda
  2. Minutes December 16, 2019 meeting
  3. Sanitary Infrastructure Update
  4. EPC letter to Planning Commission 1.23.20
  5. River Renew SAG Meeting Report 12.16.20

 

December 16, 2019 Meeting

Agenda 

Staff Report

 

  1. Encroachment Mitigation
  2. Existing Conditions
  3. Mitigation Chart
  4. RPA Exception 
  5. Sept. 5 
  6. WQIA
  7. Selected Sheets
  8. UDR Newport

Staff Presentation

RPCA Presentation

Energy Staff Presentation

November 18, 2019 Meeting

Agenda

Meeting Minutes October 21, 2019

EPC Calendar Final FY2020

EAP 2040 Implementation Work Plan

EPC Draft Letter Smart Scale

Resource Protection Area (RPA) Exception Request

RPA Exception Request Process

Presentation: Standing for Tomorrow

Presentation: DASH Electric Bus Program Update

Presentation:  Alexandria Transit Vision Plan Update
 

October 21, 2019 Meeting

Agenda

Presentation: WasteSmart Plan 

WasteSmart Progress Chart

RPA Map (Final)

Article XIII Environmental Management (Alexandria Zoning)  (12/7/18)

Meeting Minutes (draft 9/30/19)

 

September 30, 2019 Meeting

Agenda 

Presentation:  Stormwater Management Strategies 

Alexandria Energy Awareness Month Proclamation 

Alexandria Climate Emergency Resolution (draft)

EPC Budget Recommendation Letter
 

September 21, 2019 Retreat Meeting

Agenda

Presentations:

 

September 9, 2019 Work Session

Agenda and Meeting Package

EPC Annual Report FY 2019

EPC Annual Attendance Report FY 2019

Meeting Minutes 6.17.19

FY2019 Meetings and Work Sessions

June 17, 2019 Meeting

Agenda

FY 2020 Draft Calendar

Minutes 4.22.19 Meeting

June 3, 2019 Work Session

Agenda

Seminary Road Slides

May 6, 2019 Work Session

Agenda

Presentation: Open Space Slides

DRAFT EAP

EAP Intro

Sold Waste Intro

Climate change Intro

Air quality

Green Building

Land Use

Water Resources

April 22, 2019 Meeting

Agenda

April 1, 2019 Work Session

Agenda

March 18, 2019

Agenda

Budget Transmittal

Budget Letter

Green Building Update

Draft minutes

March 4, 2019 Work session

Agenda

February 25, 2019

Agenda

EAP 2040 Draft for 2.25.19 

Meeting Package

No work session in February

January 28, 2019

Agenda

Meeting Package

January 14, 2019 Work Session (PLEASE NOTE ROOM CHANGE: COUNCIL WORK ROOM)

Agenda 

Minutes

December 17, 2018

Agenda

Minutes
 

December 3, 2018

Agenda

Presentation EAP

November 19, 2018  Regular Meeting

Agenda

November 5, 2018 Work Session PLEASE NOTE ROOM CHANGE: Room 1101 City Hall

Agenda

Landscape Guidelines

Support Letter WasteSmart

Green Building Policy Memo

October 15, 2018 Regular Meeting

Agenda

Budget Handout 
 

October 1 Work Session is cancelled.
 

September 24, 2018 Regular Meeting

Agenda

Waste Smart

Waste Smart Report

Environmental Action Plan 2030 (EAP) Phase One Update
 

September 8, 2018 Annual Retreat

Agenda

Transportation Recommendations

Air Quality Recommendations

Water Quality Recommendations

Cross Cutting Recommendations

August 20, 2018 Work Session

Agenda

Phase 1 Staff Recommendations

EPC Short Term Actions

EPC Letter re Virginia Energy Plan, August 13, 2018

FY2019 Green Building Policy Update

FY2018 Meetings and Work Sessions

June 18, 2018 Regular Meeting

Agenda

Calendar

Staff Response to EAP

EAP 2018 Schedule

BC Legislative Proposal

June 2018

No Work Session

May 21, 2018 Regular Meeting

Agenda

Staff Presentation on Stormwater Utility Draft Phase 2 Credit Policy

Docket Item (#9) for City Council Work Session on EPC Recommendations for the EAP Phase One Update 

EPC Letter to City Council

EPC Recommendations

EPC Recommendations - Appendix

EPC Presentation

May 7, 2018 Work Session 

Cancelled

April 30, 2018 Work Session

Agenda

EPC Recommended Actions for the EAP Phase One Update:

Executive Summary of EPC Recommendations as of April 23, 2018

Alexandria EAP Update - Appendix
 

April 23, 2018 Work Session

Agenda
 

April 16, 2018  Work Session

Agenda
 

April 2, 2018 Work Session

Agenda

Meeting package

 

March 22, 2018 PC/EPC Joint Work Session on the Environmental Action Plan Update

Agenda and Handout Packet

EPC and Staff Suggested Questions

 

March 19, 2018 Work Session

Agenda and Handout Packet

 

March 10, 2018 Eco-City Cafe at the Durant Center

Agenda

EPC Proposed Short-term EAP Actions on Climate Change and Energy

EPC Proposed Short-term EAP Actions on Green Building

EPC Proposed Short-term Actions on Land Use and Open Space

EPC Proposed Short-term Actions on Solid Waste Management

City/ EPC Proposed Short-term Actions on Transportation

City Proposed Short-term Actions on Water Resources

 

March 5, 2018 Work Session

Agenda

Handout Packet
 

February 26, 2018 Regular Meeting

Agenda and Handout Package
 

February 2018: No Work Session due to Winter Retreat

 

February 3, 2018 Winter Retreat

Agenda and Handout Packet

 

January 22, 2018 Regular Meeting

Agenda and Handout Packet

 

January 8, 2018 Work Session - Cancelled

Agenda and Handout Packet

 

December 18, 2017 Regular Meeting

Agenda Only or  Agenda and Meeting Package

 

November 13, 2017 Regular Meeting

Agenda  and Meeting Package

 

October 30, 2017 Work Session (in lieu of November 6)

Agenda and Handout Packet
 

October 16, 2017 Regular Meeting

Agenda and Handout Materials
 

October 2, 2017 Work Session

Agenda

FY2017 Meetings and Work Sessions

June, 19, 2017 Regular Meeting

Agenda and Meeting Package
 

May 15, 2017  Regular Meeting

Agenda
 

May 1, 2017 Work Session

Agenda
 

April 17, 2017 Regular Meeting

Agenda and Handouts Package
 

April 3, 2017 Work Session

Agenda
 

March 13, 2017 Regular Meeting

Agenda and Handout Package
 

February 27, 2017 Work Session

Agenda and Handout Package
 

January 23, 2017 Regular Meeting

Agenda and Handout Package
 

December 2016 - Regular Meeting

Cancelled

 

November 21, 2016 - Regular Meeting

Agenda and Handout Package
 

October 17, 2016 - EPC Public Meeting on Proposed Stormwater Management Fee

Agenda

Presentation
 

September 19, 2016 - Regular Meeting

Agenda and Handout Package

Older meeting materials

Materials prior to FY2017 available on request. Please contact Melissa Atwood, Office of Environmental Quality, at melissa.atwood@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.4136.

Annual Reports

2003 - 2024

Additional Information

Eco-City Progress Report and Key Environmental Indicators

2016 Eco-City Progress Report & Key Indicators 

2015 Eco-City Progress Report & Key Indicators

2014 Eco-City Progress Report & Key Indicators

2013 Eco-City Progress Report & Key Indicators

2012 Eco-City Progress Report & Key Indicators

2011 Eco-City Progress Report & Key Indicators

Letters and Memos

FY25 Correspondence:

EPC Letter of Support.  Re: Alexandira's 2024 U.S. Department of Transporation's Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program application, July 12, 2024.

EPC Letter of Support. Re: Endorse Sustainability Elements of the Alexandria West Small Area Plan, August 6, 2024.

EPC Letter to City Council.  Re: Support for Option 2 of the Duke Street in Motion, Duke at West Taylor Run Intersection sub-project, September 5, 2024.

EPC Letter to City Council and City Manager.  Re: EPC’s 2025 Legislative Agenda to Drive Climate Action and Support Eco-City Alexandria, October 4, 2024.

EPC Letter to City Council & Planning Commission.  RE: Letter of Support for 5001 Eisenhower Avenue Office Building Conversion (Victory Center Redevelopment) Project

 

FY24 Correspondence:

EPC Letter of Support.  Re: Application from the Housing Alexandria/Build Our Future for the US Department of Energy Buildings Upgrade Prize, July 14, 2023.

EPC Letter of Support.  Re: Application for 2023 U.S. Department of Transporation's Pilot Program for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Planning Grant Program, September 28, 2023.

EPC Letter to City Council and City Manager.  Re: EPC's 2024 Legislative Agenda, October 7, 2023.

EPC Letter to City Manager.  Re: EPC's Recommended Projects/Programs for the City's remaining FY24 and upcoming FY25 Budget, October 31, 2023.

EPC Letter to City Manager.  Re: EPC Advocating for City Funding for FY25 for Housing Alexandria to Promote Energy Efficiency, November 1, 2023.

EPC Letter to City Council and City Manager.  Re: EPC Letter of Support for All Eight City-Staff Recommended Zoning for Housing/Housing for All Proposals, November 14, 2023.

EPC Letter to City Council and City Manager. Re: EPC Letter of Support to Eliminate the Minimum Parking Requirements in the Proposed Hoffman/Eisenhower East Coordinated Development District (CDD #2), June 11, 2024.

 

FY23 Correspondence:

EPC Letter to City Council and City Manager.  Support for City Staff Recommended Zoning for Housing/ Housing for All Proposals, November 14, 2023

EPC Letter to City Manager.  EPC Advocating for City Funding for FY25 for Housing ALX, November 1, 2023

EPC Letter to City Manager.  EPC’s Recommendations for the Remainder of FY24 and FY25 Budgets, October 31, 2023

EPC Letter to City Council and City Manager. Re: EPC’s 2024 Legislative Agenda to address the City’s Strategic Priorities including equity, environmental justice, civility, transparency, respect and service, October 7, 2023

EPC Letter of Support, Re: City of Alexandria's 2023 U.S. Department of Transportation's Pilot Program for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Planning Grant, September 28, 2023

EPC Letter of Endorsement, Re:Duke Street Transitway Advisory Group's Recommendations, June 19, 2023

EPC Letter of Support, Re:IEN Report on Stream Restoration, June 12, 2023

EPC Letter of Support Re Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program, April 17, 2023

EPC Letter of Support Re On-route Electric Transit Bus Opportunity Chargers

EPC Letter of Support Re US DOT 2023 Low or No Emission Vehicle & Bus and Bus Facilities Grant; DASH, March 23, 2023

EPC Letter to Council on ECCAP, February 10, 2023

EPC Comments on ECCAP, February 10, 2023

EPC & PC Joint Letter to Council Linking Climate Plans with Entitlement Process, February 7, 2023

EPC Letter to Hilco Regarding the PRGS CSS, January 3, 2023

EPC FY2024 Budget Letter, November 3, 2022

Newport Village Exception, January 23, 2020

EPC Budget Recommendation Letter - September 30, 2019

EPC budget letter FY2020 - December 12, 2018

EPC Support for WasteSmart  - November 6, 2018 

EPC Letter re Virginia Energy Plan, August 13, 2018

EPC Support for the Long Term Control Plan April 18, 2018

EPC Budget Letter to Council - February 2, 2018

EPC Letter Re Commercial Parking Recommendations - November 5, 2017

EPC Letter Re DASH Proposed Clean Diesel Conversion Plan - November 4, 2017

Comments re Old Town North and North Potomac Yard Small Area Plans, May 11, 2017

Letter to the Governor re Combined Sewer Overflow, March 10, 2017

Long Range Work Plan - February 2017 

EPC 2016 Budget letter - December 13, 2016 

CSO Long Term Control Plan - May 4, 2016

Old Town North Small Area Plan Eco-District Concept - April 26, 2016

Urban Forestry Work Group - April 18, 2016

Budget Letter - December 23, 2015

Sustainability Coordinator Position - November 17, 2015

Eco-City Alexandria Documents

Eco-City Alexandria Background Information & List of Relevant Websites on City's Plans, Programs and Policies  

Eco-City Charter - Alexandria's Vision to Progressing towards Sustainability 

Environmental Action Plan 2030 - Specific Actions to Fulfill the Vision of the Eco-City Charter

Alexandria's Energy & Climate Change Initiatives 

Contact

For more information, please contact:

Melissa Atwood
Senior Environmental Specialist
City of Alexandria, Virginia
Transportation & Environmental Services
Office Phone Number (703.746.4136)
Cell Phone Number (703.201.7993)

melissa.atwood at alexandriava.gov