Our goal is to make it easier, safer, more convenient, and more enjoyable for kids to walk and bike to school

Learn about Alexandria's plan to eliminate fatal and severe injuries on our streets by 2028, including plans, updates, crash dashboard, and annual reports.

Helping multi-family communities (apartment complex, homeowner's association, or condo association) in the City of Alexandria install electric vehicle (EV) chargers by providing expert guidance and financial assistance.

From December 1st through February 15th, owners of residential and non-residential properties can apply for credit towards your next two years of SWU fees. 

Our everyday activities impact stormwater quality. Learn what you can do to get involved and help out around your home, yard, or business to help improve water quality in our waterways.

The City's comprehensive initiative to address flooding issues. The City is committed to working with its residents and businesses to mitigate the impacts of flooding and build community resiliency.  Learn steps you can take to project yourself and your property.

Learn about the ban on use of expanded polystyrene (EPS) products that go into effect in 2025-2026 and how the City of Alexandria will work with businesses and residents to assist with the transition, ensure compliance, and meet sustainability goals.

Registration Open!  The City of Alexandria provides a voluntary, fee-based curbside food waste collection program for residents receiving City trash and recycling services at a discounted rate for qualifying households.

See all the ways the City of Alexandria has for reducing waste, reusing items, and then recycling.  Check out the online interactive resuse directory for consignment, donations, repairs, and medication or plastic bag drop-off locations.

Learn how checking out a Thermal Camera from the library and checking your home for air leaks can help save energy - and money!

Learn how this innovative financing program enabling owners of multifamily, commercial, and industrial properties to obtain low-cost, long-term financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy, water efficiency, resiliency, and stormwater management improvements.

Discover Alexandria's best parks based on your favorite amenities, such as outdoor ball courts, dog parks, playgrounds, and picnic facilities.  

Community Gardening is one way that the City is helping to increase Alexandria residents’ access to locally grown, environmentally sustainable foods as part of the Healthy Food Alexandria initiative.

Discover the City's hidden nature gem, where curiosity takes flight, and learning and fun collide!  Learn about our Nature center programs, school programs and nature-themed birthday parties.  Come see our facility and our animals!

Warming Centers are offered at the following recreation centers

ALX Closet is dedicated to supporting Alexandria’s children and families in times of emergency or crisis. The mission of this shared initiative is to provide essential items to people in need, ensuring that every child and family has access to clothing and other necessities during challenging times.

Learn about the 2025 Healthy Homes Action Plan, designed to ensure all Alexandrians have healthy and safe, hazard-free housing.