[Archived] Alexandria’s Park and Recreation Commission Schedules November 15 Public Hearing on Potomac Yard Development

City Press Release


	For Immediate Release	For More Information, Contact
	November 9, 2007 PIO# 281-07	Andrea Blackford, Communications Officer, at 703.519.3489

Alexandria’s Park and Recreation Commission Schedules November 15
Public Hearing on Potomac Yard Development
City Staff Present Proposed Concepts for Aspects of the Development’s Park Features

A public hearing on proposed concepts for some aspects of park features associated with the Potomac Yard Development is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 15 at the Mt. Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave.

The public hearing will begin with staff from the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities making a presentation about the proposed concepts. Then the Parks and Recreation Commission will hear comments from the public on them. After discussion on the Potomac Yard Development has concluded, the commission will hear comments from City residents on any other parks and recreation-related issue. A regular meeting of the Commission will follow the public hearing.

Individuals who are unable to attend the public hearing can send written comments to the Alexandria Park and Recreation Commission in care of the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, Attention: William Chesley, 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria, VA 22314, or e-mail william.chesley@alexandriava.gov.

For more information about the public hearing, please call Aimee Vosper at 703.838.4343 or e-mail aimee.vosper@alexandriava.gov.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the City’s Human Rights Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation, or to request materials in an alternative format, please contact Aimee Vosper at 703.838.4343 (TTY 703.838.4902) or e-mail aimee.vosper@alexandriava.gov.

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