Reposting of recent announcement (8/26/2024) for first time home buyers in Alexandria, VA
The City of Alexandria is pleased to announce the two-part kick off of the Housing 2040 Master Plan (Housing 2040) process. The 2013 Housing Master Plan (HMP) established principles, goals, and strategies to address Alexandria’s housing needs through 2025. Now, with the community and local partners, the City will undertake an update to the HMP through 2040. Starting with a 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.
Please join us at both events!
- September 18, 7-9 p.m.
Where? This event will be virtual. Registration information will be released closer to the meeting.
Why? To learn and ask questions about the Housing Needs Assessment and the Housing 2040 purpose, timeline, and engagement process.
Additional details? Interpretation will be provided in Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, Dari, and Pashto.
- September 25, 7-9 p.m. Open house: 6-7 p.m.
Where? This event will be in person at the Charles Houston Recreation Center Gym, 901 Wythe Street, Alexandria (Braddock Metro Yellow/Blue Line; DASH 30 & 31; WMATA 10AB and 11Y).
Why? To help shape the Housing 2040 principles, goals, and projects.
Additional details? A light dinner will be served, and interpretation will be provided in Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, Dari, and Pashto.
Project information will be posted at alexandriava.gov/HousingPlan. For updates, please sign up for eNews and select the “Affordable Housing” category. You can also follow us for updates on X @HousingAlexVA and on Facebook @HousingAlexandriaVA. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Housing at 703.746.4990.
For reasonable disability accommodations, please contact Anelva Corcos-Beltran at 703.746.3092, Virginia Relay 711, or Anelva.CorcosBeltran@alexandriava.gov. If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you. Please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.3960.
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