Joint City-ACPS Facilities Master Plan
Updates
- Joint City Council/School Board Work Session - October 12, 2022
What is a Joint Facilities Master Plan and why do we need it?
In an era of scarce resources, the City and Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) must work together to find solutions that solve for multiple needs within our community. Alexandria is only 15.3 square miles. We have limited options in terms of land and must use existing public sites efficiently. Existing buildings require major investments and new recreation spaces, schools, libraries and public safety improvements are needed to maintain appropriate levels of service.
The Joint City-ACPS Facilities Master Plan (JFMP) will deliver a long-range, integrated, citywide blueprint for public facilities to benefit Alexandria residents. It will include a framework that informs ongoing capital investment decisions, a baseline assessment of our current needs and future goals, and a roadmap to implement future investments over time. The 18-month planning process will help City and ACPS leaders work together to plan for community facility needs and services, explore co-located and shared uses, and make informed budget spending decisions so that limited resources are used efficiently.
Background
Following the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Joint City-Schools Facility Investment Task Force, City Council and the Alexandria City School Board participated in two Visioning Sessions resulting in the development of joint guiding principles and prioritized decision criteria providing a common framework for future decision making. This framework was used by both bodies to discuss, evaluate and prioritize Task Force recommendations. One of the priorities resulting from the Visioning Sessions was the development of a Joint City-ACPS Facilities Master Plan to guide informed decision making by creating a roadmap for future investment in City and ACPS facilities based on identified existing and projected needs.
Meetings and Events
2020-2021
- Monday, March 1, 2021 - Virtual Community Meeting
- September 2020 Virtual Community Engagement Opportunity
The community was invited to view the below video presentation on work to date and provide feedback from September 14 - October 11. - Thursday, February 21, 2020 - Park and Recreation Commission Briefing
- Thursday, February 13, 2020 - Community Open House #1, T.C. Williams High School
- Open House Information Boards (Examples of colocation begin on slide 12)
- Compiled community comments
Resources and Information
- Affordable Housing and Colocation (October 2020)
- JFMP Needs Assessment Summary (9/14/20 Draft)
- Joint Facilities Master Plan FAQ Sheet (English, Spanish, Amharic, Arabic) 2/13/20
- Ad Hoc Joint City-Schools Facility Investment Task Force Meeting Materials and Recommendations
- Joint City-ACPS Statement on Colocation Options at Proposed MacArthur Elementary School (1/31/20)
- Colocation and Shared Use of Public Facilities and Services on School Sites (12/16/19)
- City Council / School Board Visioning Sessions Reports
- Joint City/ACPS Capital Planning and Implementation
- Regional information:
Questions?
- Katherine Carraway, Urban Planner, Department of Planning and Zoning, 703.746.3855
- Sophie Huemer, Planner, Alexandria City Public Schools, 703.619.8298
- Stay informed through eNews and select "Joint City-ACPS Capital Planning Initiatives and Implementation" under Planning and Zoning.