Alexandria Economic Summit

The City of Alexandria and the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP) held an Economic Summit on May 8, 2025 to discuss current trends in economic development and investment and what that means for Alexandria.
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ALX Forward: A Strategic Framework for Economic Growth

To build on the success of the 2025 Economic Summit, the City recently engaged in a year-long strategic planning and community engagement process to define Alexandria’s approach to economic development moving forward.

Learn more about ALX Forward

Agenda, Presentation and Summary Report

Keynote Speaker

Kevin Ervin Kelley served as the keynote speaker during the Summit. Kevin is the co-founder of Shook Kelley, a nationally recognized strategy and design firm, and the author of Irreplaceable: How to Create Extraordinary Places that Bring People Together. With decades of experience designing spaces that strengthen community connections, Kevin brings a global perspective on how thoughtful planning and design can shape vibrant, resilient cities. His insights will help inspire Alexandria’s next chapter.

Kevin Kelley Economic Summit Keynote Speaker photo

Other Presentations

July 1: City Council Presentation Economic Summit and Strategic Framework Update

 

April 22: City Council Legislative Meeting Oral Reports

April 21: Countdown to Economic Summit Virtual Q&A

April 10: Countdown to the Summit Community Conversation

March 25: City Council Legislative Meeting Oral Reports

Reports to City Council relevant to the Economic Summit:

February 25: Summit Update to City Council

Consultants, TIP Strategies, provided an overview of what to expect during the May 8 Summit and how that will inform the future of economic development in Alexandria.

February 18: Presentation to City Council on Alexandria's 2025 Real Property Assessments

Learn about the overall change in Alexandria's 2025 real property tax base.

January 31: City Council Retreat - State of Economic Development

Resources and Information

North Potomac Yard VA Tech Innovation Campus Illustrative

Featured Alexandria Catalyst Areas and Projects

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Information on the Alexandria Market

Learn more about Alexandria's real estate market conditions and access maps of the region,  AEDP market reports and more.

City Master Plan Map

Alexandria Master Plan

The Alexandria Master Plan is made of Small Area Plans covering neighborhoods throughout the city, as well as topical chapters of citywide relevancy.

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