[Archived] Park & Recreation Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Draft Neighborhood Parks Improvement Plan on October 15

The Park and Recreation Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 15, 7 p.m. at the Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St., to receive public comment on the Draft Neighborhood Parks Improvement Plan. After the public hearing, the Commission will hold its regular meeting.

In fall 2014, the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities (RPCA) began a public process to develop a Neighborhood Parks Improvement Plan for 17 neighborhood-serving parks throughout the City. The Draft plan reflects the community feedback received over the 12-month public input process and will serve as a guide in setting priorities and resource allocation for enhancing City parks and improving the health of the City’s natural environment and its residents.  To view to draft plan visit the Park Planning, Design and Capital projects website.

RPCA has set forth the following public review process to finalize the Draft Neighborhood Parks Improvement Plan.

• October 15 : Park and Recreation Commission Public Hearing at Charles Houston Recreation Center, 901 Wythe St., at 7 p.m.
• October – December:  Revise draft plans per public input and Park and Recreation Commission comments
• January 2016: City Council Receipt of the Neighborhood Parks Improvement Plan (if endorsed by Park and Recreation Commission)

The Draft Neighborhood Parks Improvement Plan supports implementation of the approved 2002 Strategic Master Plan for Open Space, Parks and Recreation, and therefore does not require Planning Commission approval.

For individuals unable to attend the public hearing are encouraged to send written comments by Thursday, October 15, to Dana Wedeles, at dana.wedeles@alexandriava.gov, or by postal mail to RPCA, Attn: Dana Wedeles, 1108 Jefferson St., Alexandria VA 22314. All comments received by 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 15 will be provided to the Park and Recreation Commission for consideration

For additional information, contact Wedeles at dana.wedeles@alexandriava.gov  or 703.746.5491.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the City’s Human Rights Code and the American with Disabilities Act. To request a reasonable accommodation or to request materials in an alternative format, contact Dana Wedeles at dana.wedeles@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.5491 (VA Relay 711).

For media inquiries, contact Melissa Riddy at melissa.riddy@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.3961