Public Engagement
Public awareness and education are important to the City of Alexandria. There are multiple ways community members can learn about and provide feedback on the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station project, including attending ongoing Potomac Yard Metrorail Implementation Work Group (PYMIG), Board, and Commission meetings, as well as topic-specific community meetings and open houses.
For more information about the Potomac Yard Metrorail Implementation Work Group (PYMIG), visit alexandriava.gov/PotomacMetroWorkGroup.
For information on the timing, legal requirements, and documents discussed during events, visit Potomac Yard Metrorail Station Project Reports & Updates at alexandriava.gov/101657.
Upcoming Events and Materials
No public engagement events are planned at this time.
2019
The City of Alexandria hosted a Board of Architectural Review (BAR) work session on the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station design in the City Council Work Room prior to the regularly scheduled BAR meeting. The public was invited to attend, view virtual tours of the proposed station design, and ask questions about the project design elements.
The City of Alexandria requested the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) hold a public briefing to provide information about the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station's draft Virginia Water Protection (VWP) permit as part of the official public comment period. Information about the draft VWP and public comment period can be found on the Reports & Milestones webpage.
2018
No materials available
City Council and the WMATA Finance and Budget Committee approved raising the project budget to $320 million at the City Council Legislative Meeting on April 10, 2018.
City staff provided project updates on the procurement process, funding, schedule, and next steps.
2016
In May and June 2016, City staff provided updates on the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station project to interested civic associations and other stakeholders. You can view the presentation here.
The meeting focused on potential construction impacts and ways to minimize or avoid those impacts.
The purpose of the meeting was to inform the public about potential construction impacts and to answer questions from residents.
2015
Discussion of the Staff Recommendation for the Preferred Alternative
Discussion of the Staff Recommendation for the Preferred Alternative
Discussion of the Staff Recommendation for the Preferred Alternative
Discussion of the Staff Recommendation for the Preferred Alternative
Discussion of the Staff Recommendation for the Preferred Alternative
Special Topics: Transportation, Noise, Vibration, Construction Access & Secondary/Cumulative Impacts
Special Topics: Wetlands, Greens Scenic Area Easement, City Parkland, National Park Service Land, Visual Resources & Cultural Resources
Special Topics: Land Use & Hazardous Materials
2013
City Council and City Staff discussed the progress of development, transportation projects, and open space projects in Potomac Yard
City Council received a tour and comprehensive briefing on Potomac Yard issues. The tour and briefing were open to the public. Please see below for links to the information provided during the tour, as well as a video for the tour and briefing.
2012
City Council and City Staff discussed the progress of the Potomac Yard development.
The Potomac Yard Metrorail Station EIS team presented an update on the draft EIS review process.