The City of Alexandria’s Office of Housing invites the community to an Open House on Saturday, February 28 to learn about and provide feedback on the Housing 2040 draft recommendations and implementation strategies. 

Topics include Affordable Housing Preservation; Homeowner Resources and Common Interest Communities; Landlord-Tenants Rights and Resources; Financial Tools for Affordable Housing; Housing Options for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities; Housing Diversity and Supply; Housing and Health; and Housing and Sustainability. The draft recommendations will be released via the Housing 2040 Plan website in advance of the open house. 

When: February 28, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Where: Nannie J Lee Memorial Recreation Center, 1108 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA 22314.  

Format: Open house, including breakout sessions with presentations.

Registration: Registration is strongly encouraged to help us plan for the event. Please register using the following registration form. 

Interpretation: For interpretation, please identify your preferred language by February 21 using the registration form or contact Christopher.Do@alexandriava.gov.

Parking/Transit Options: Parking is available around the Recreation Center. DASH 34 runs directly to the Center.

Background: The 2013 Housing Master Plan (HMP) established principles, goals, and strategies to address Alexandria's housing needs through 2025. In collaboration with the community and local partners, the City is undertaking an update to the HMP through 2040. Presentations and recordings of the Housing 2040 meetings, including the March Community Meeting, April Preservation Panel Discussion, September Community Meeting, November Community Meeting, and Housing 2040 Projects, are available at alexandriava.gov/HousingPlan. Starting with the Housing Needs Assessment, the Housing 2040 process will establish new housing affordability goals and examine housing policies, programs, and tools to support all Alexandria residents and workers. The draft Housing 2040 Plan is anticipated to docketed for public hearings in June 2026. 

For updates on the Housing 2040 process, in addition to eNews, please visit the Housing 2040 website and follow us on X @HousingAlexVA and on Facebook @HousingAlexandriaVA. 

For registration questions, please contact Christopher.Do@alexandriava.gov/703.746.3084.

For reasonable disability accommodations, please contact Gabriella DiLena at 703.746.3089, Virginia Relay 711, or gabriella.dilena@alexandriava.gov.