Project Summary
Phase: Design
Status: Active
Small Area Plan: Taylor Run/Duke Street
Department: Transportation & Environmental Services
Sponsor Program: Flood Action Alexandria
Community Meeting on March 26th, 2026
Thank you to everyone who attended the Taylor Run Infrastructure Stabilization Community Meeting last night. We appreciate your participation and valuable input. If you were unable to attend or would like to revisit the discussion, the meeting recording is now available online. The presentation slides are posted below, and a public feedback form is available for submitting comments.
We encourage all community members to review the materials and share their feedback by Monday, March 30th as we continue to move forward with this project.
Watch the meeting recording:
Taylor Run Infrastructure Stabilization - Alternative Evaluations Community Meeting - Zoom
View Presentation Slides: Taylor Run Infrastructure Stabilization Presentation
Submit public Feedback: Taylor Run Infrastructure Stabilization Project, Public Feedback
Q&A Record: Taylor Run Infrastructure Stabilization Community Meeting Q&A Record
Project Description
The Taylor Run Infrastructure Stabilization Project focuses on protecting vulnerable infrastructure and reducing erosion along sections of Taylor Run through a targeted, minimal intervention approach. Based on the recommendations of the community stakeholder group that were adopted by the City Council, in lieu of the original stream restoration project, the City is pursuing strategic stabilization work to stabilize critical storm and sanitary sewer infrastructure for specific areas of concern discussed through community input.
Planned improvements include:
- Stabilizing stream banks and outfalls using minimally invasive methods such as hard armoring or bioengineering.
- Protecting exposed sanitary sewer infrastructure that is at risk of damage from ongoing erosion.
- Repairing a stormwater outfall that is currently in disrepair.
- Enhancing the upstream outfall where the flow daylights by installing a rock façade, removing old concrete rubble and revitalizing the plunge pool.
This focused stabilization approach was developed in collaboration with community stakeholders through the Stream Health Improvement Community Collaboration. This design follows the City Council approved recommendations developed with the Consensus Building Group. The project team is now refining the proposed solutions and identifying construction needs.
Funding
Project Budget: $2,155,000
- Planning: $0
- Design: $350,000
Construction: $1,805,000
Learn more about the City of Alexandria's Fiscal Year Budget.
Schedule
- Planning: January 2023 – October 2024
- Design: October 2024 – September 2026
- Construction*: October 2026 – December 2027
*The Construction phase begins with the hiring of a construction contractor. Construction site activity typically starts a few months later.
Design
30% Design
The 30% design plans was delivered to the City in October 2025. The project team is held a public meeting to share the plans with the community.
Basis of Design Report and Appendices
- Taylor Run Infrastructure Stabilization 30% Basis of Design Report
- Appendix A - Tree Inventory Memo
- Appendix B - CCTV Condition Assessment Reports
- Appendix C - Taylor Run Geotechnical Memo
- Appendix D - Photo Log
- Appendix E - Hydrology and Hydraulics
- Appendix F - Cost Estimate
- Appendix G - Design Plans
Community Engagement
The City of Alexandria held a community meeting on Thursday, November 13 to review the 30% design plans.
- View the meeting recording
Responses to Public Feedback on the 30% Design can be accessed here:
Design History
Summer 2025
Throughout the summer and early fall of 2025, the project team completed data collection, including an updated tree survey, topographic survey, and geotechnical borings. The teams has reviewed a range of design alternatives. The 30% design plans are now being finalized and will be delivered in October 2025. The City will host a community meeting in November to share updates and gather feedback on the proposed stabilization work. Check back soon for additional details about the meeting.
Planning
Planning Overview
Planning was completed as part of the Stream Health Improvement Community Collaboration.
Public Engagement
Planning was completed as part of the Stream Health Improvement Community Collaboration which included a series of community meetings. For more information, including meeting dates and materials, please see the Stream Health Improvement Community Collaboration webpage.