The ALX Forward: A Strategic Framework for Economic Growth draft is here! 

The City of Alexandria is pleased to announce the release today of the draft ALX Forward: A Strategic Framework for Economic Growth—a roadmap designed to strengthen our economy, support and grow local businesses and entrepreneurship, and ensure Alexandria continues to thrive equitably and inclusively for years to come.

Many of you joined us at the May Alexandria Economic Summit, participated in focus groups, and filled out surveys, helping shape ideas and sharing insights that guided the framework’s recommendations. With more than 800 community touchpoints and prepared by Austin-based consultants TIP Strategies, the draft framework provides a path to shoring up Alexandria’s economic strength for the next five years and beyond.

Building on the vision and principles introduced at the Summit, ALX Forward lays out a series of strategies, tactics, and potential metrics and indicators, including Catalyst Initiatives designed to have the most immediate and meaningful impact on the economy in three focus areas:

• Place-Based Development,
• Business Retention and Recruitment, and
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation

We invite you to review the draft framework, tune in to the presentation to City Council on November 25, and share any additional feedback via this simple online form by December 5.