For Immediate Release: February 10, 2021
The Alexandria Park & Recreation Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed redesign of Wilkes Street Park (located between US Rte. 1 & Columbus Streets), a 0.7-acre park presented at the Park and Recreation Commission meeting on Thursday, February 18, 2021. The community is encouraged to review the proposed park design and provide input via email until Wednesday, February 17, 2021 or at the public hearing. For more information, visit the project website.
In the summer of 2020, RPCA began the park redesign process using community input provided through two surveys. The results of the surveys can be found on the project page listed below. The park has been redesigned in compliance with the South Patrick Housing Affordability Strategy, which includes park improvements, such as play areas, seating, and open passive areas that will be designed to be accessible and accommodate all ages and abilities. The park redesign will be implemented through the Heritage at Old Town redevelopment process with all applicable approvals. The park will serve the surrounding residential community and will also continue to serve as a pedestrian and bike trail.
For comments or questions, please contact Ana Vicinanzo, Urban Planner II, at ana.vicinanzo@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.5494. Comments will be accepted by email and provide to the Commission until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.
Register in advance for this public hearing at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XuIWfA8nTain7H_DCeElRA. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the public hearing.
You may also participate in the public hearing by phone:
A video recording of the public hearing will be available on the Park & Recreation Commision website following the meeting.
In response to CDC guidance related to COVID-19, there will be no in-person public meetings and all engagement will be conducted virtually through online platforms pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3708.2(A)(3), the Continuity of Government ordinance adopted by the City Council on June 20, 2020 or Sections 4-0.00(g) in HB29 and HB30 to undertake essential business until further notice.
For reasonable disability accommodation, contact ana.vicinanzo@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.5434, Virginia Relay 711.
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This release is available at alexandriava.gov/120272
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