City of Alexandria Master Plan

The Alexandria Master Plan is made of Small Area Plans covering neighborhoods throughout the city, as well as topical chapters of citywide relevancy, such as Historic Preservation, Urban Design, Transportation, and Open Space. The Alexandria Master Plan was adopted by the City Council on June 13, 1992, and chapters are added or updated on an ongoing basis as needed through Master Plan Amendments. Any revisions will be posted on this page.
Page updated on May 19, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Small Area Plans

AlexWest

The AlexWest Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 5565 on December 14, 2024.

Arlandria-Chirilagua

The Arlandria-Chirilagua Small Area Plan (in Spanish) including relevant portions of the 2006 Four Mile Run Restoration Master Plan was adopted by Ordinance 5396 on January 22, 2022.

Braddock Road Metro Station (includes Braddock Metro Neighborhood Plan and Braddock East Master Plan)

The Braddock Road Metro Station Small Area Plan was adopted by  Ordinance No. 3576 on June 13, 1992.  It has been amended to include the King Street Retail Strategy, the Braddock Metro Neighborhood Plan, and the Braddock East Master Plan and amended by the following:

Eisenhower East

The Eisenhower East Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 5272 on March 14, 2020, replacing the previous chapter as amended.

Eisenhower West

The Eisenhower West Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 4980 on December 12, 2015.

Fairlington/Bradlee

The Fairlington/Bradlee Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 3576 on June 13, 1992 and amended by the following:

King Street Metro/Eisenhower Avenue

The King Street Metro/Eisenhower Avenue Small Area Plan was adopted by  Ordinance No. 3576 on June 13, 1992. It has has been amended to include the King Street Retail Strategy and amended by the following:

Landmark/Van Dorn

The Landmark/Van Dorn Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No.3576 on June 13, 1992. It has been amended to include the Landmark Van Dorn Corridor Plan and amended by the following:

Northeast

The Northeast Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 3576 on June 13, 1992 and amended by the following:

North Potomac Yard

The North Potomac Yard Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance 5081 on September 16, 2017, replacing the previous Chapter as amended.  

Northridge/Rosemont

The Northridge/Rosemont Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 3576 on June 13, 1992. It has been amended to include the Four Mile Run Restoration Master Plan and is amended by the following:

Old Town

The Old Town Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 3576 on June 13, 1992. It has been amended to include the Hunting Creek Area Plan, the King Street Retail Strategy and the Waterfront Plan and is amended by the following:

Old Town North

The Old Town North Small Area Plan and the corresponding Urban Design Standards and Guidelines were adopted by Ordinance 5082 on September 16, 2017, replacing the previous Chapter as amended. The Waterfront Plan is an overlay to the Old Town North Small Area Plan.

Potomac West (includes Mount Vernon Ave Business Plan and Oakville Triangle/Route 1 Corridor Plan)

The Potomac West Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 3576 on June 13, 1992. It has been amended to include the Upper Potomac West Task Force Report, the Mount Vernon Avenue Business Area Plan and the Oakville Triangle/Route 1 Corridor Plan. It is also amended by the following:

Potomac Yard/Potomac Greens

The Potomac Yard/Potomac Greens Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 3576 on June 13, 1992. It has been amended to include the Four Mile Run Restoration Master Plan and the Waterfront Plan and is amended by the following:

Seminary Hill/Strawberry Hill

The Seminary Hill/Strawberry Hill Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 3576 on June 13, 1992 and is amended by the following:

Southwest Quadrant (includes South Patrick Street Housing Affordability Strategy)

The Southwest Quadrant Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 3576 on June 13, 1992. It has been amended to include the Hunting Creek Area Plan and South Patrick Street Housing Affordability Strategy, and is amended by the following:

Taylor Run/Duke Street

The Taylor Run/Duke Street Small Area Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 3576 on June 13, 1992 and is amended by the following:

Waterfront

The Waterfront Plan was adopted by Ordinance No. 4749 on February 25, 2012

Citywide Chapters of the Master Plan

Alexandria Mobility Plan

Chesapeake Bay Preservation Plan

Demographics

Goals and Objectives

Historic Preservation

Housing Master Plan

Land Use

Open Space Plan

Sanitary Sewer Master Plan

Strategic Master Plan for Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities

Urban Design

Urban Forestry Master Plan

Past Master Plans and Policy Documents

Questions?

Contact José Delcid, Department of Planning and Zoning, 703.746.3837.

 

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