City of Alexandria Waterfront Commission

The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities commissions and committees compose a formal system through which citizens can advise City Council on issues affecting the City. All meetings are open to the public. Position vacancies are posted on the City website and may be found by visiting Boards & Commissions. 

The purpose of the Alexandria Waterfront Commission is to advise the City Council and staff on issues related to Alexandria's historic Potomac River waterfront, and advise on implementation of the Waterfront Small Area Plan. The Commission is composed of 21 members representing a particular neighborhood, community organization, or City committee. The Commission was established by City Council on April 14, 2012, and replaces the Waterfront Committee, which was founded in 1989. The Commission meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 am at City Hall Sister Cities Conference Room, 301 King Street, unless otherwise indicated on the agenda. The Waterfront Commission routinely receives staff reports from various City departments, including Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities; Project Implementation; Planning & Zoning; Transportation & Environmental Services; General Services; and the Police Department. The public is welcome to attend. 

For additional information, contact Jack Browand, Division Chief, with the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities at jack.browand@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.5504.

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• Meeting Archives (2008 - 2020) 
• Electronic Meeting Policy (Adopted 6-15-2021)
• Policy Regarding Public Participation
• Waterfront Commission Officer Election Policy
• Waterfront Plan Implementation 
• Old Dominion Boat Club (ODBC) Property Acquisition &  Exchange Deed - June 25, 2014
• Planning Commission Preliminary Docket
• RiverRenew Project & Stakeholder Advisory Group Updates 
  
• Waterfront Discoveries - Alexandria Archaeology
• Ad Hoc Monitoring Group on Waterfront Construction
  
• Potomac Waterfront Flood Mitigation Study
• City Marina Maintenance & Repair Assessment Report - October 2013
• Waterfront Governance Models Analysis - March 2015
  
• Marina Feasibility Study - February 2017
  
• Busker Information Card
• City of Alexandria Naming and Renaming Policies and Procedures Public Parks and Recreation Areas & Facilities
  
• Upcoming Waterfront Events 
  

Note: The Commission meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 am at City Hall Sister Cities Conference Room, 301 King Street, unless otherwise indicated on the agenda. The public is welcome. Minutes are approved at the next scheduled meeting. 

2021 Meeting Information 

Note: Unless otherwise posted, all regular Commission  meetings will be held virtual at 7:30 a.m.

January 19 - Virtual

• Agenda
  • Virtual Meeting Recording
• Minutes
• Tall Ship Providence Foundation
  • Endorsement Letter to City Council & Planning Commission

February 16 - Virtual

• Agenda
  • Virtual Meeting Recording
• Minutes
• Windmill Hill Park Rain Gauge
  • Endorsement Letter to BAR 

March 16 - Virtual 

• Agenda
  • Virtual Meeting Recording 
• Minutes
• 101 Duke Street
• FY 2022 Operating & Capital  Budget Summary
• Old Town Parking Inventory
• Waterfront Park Historic Interpretive Signs

April 5 - Flood Mitigation Committee, 5 p.m. - Virtual

• Agenda
  
  • Virtual Meeting Recording
• Minutes
• Meeting Presentation

April 20 - Virtual

• Agenda
  
  • Virtual Meeting Recording
• Minutes
• FY 2022 Operating and Capital Improvement Budget Letter to City Council 

May 18 - Virtual

• Agenda
  • Virtual Meeting Recording
    
• Minutes
• Waterfront Museum Feasibility Study

June 7 - Flood Mitigation Committee, 5 p.m. - Virtual

• Agenda

  • Virtual Meeting Recording
• Presentation

June 15 - Virtual

• Agenda
  • Virtual Meeting Recording
• Dockless Mobility Update
• Hotel Indigo Parking - Planning & Zoning Letter to Commission 

June 26 - Annual Waterfront Walk, 9 a.m.

• Agenda / Itinerary
  The walk will be in person starting at the intersection of Pendleton and Union Streets and will proceed south to Robinson Landing. The walk is anticipated to end at 10:30 a.m.

July - Does not meet

August - Does not meet

September 21 - Virtual

• Registration is required so please register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LYwo6VGMRSec9z1sKYmJDg
  • Meeting ID: 917 6861 3739
  • Passcode: 491373
  • Dial-in: 301.715.8592
• Agenda

October 19 - City Hall Sister Cities Conference Room, 301 King Street

November 16 - City Hall Sister Cities Conference Room, 301 King Street

December 21 - City Hall Sister Cities Conference Room, 301 King Street

Upcoming Waterfront Events