City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: JUNE 8, 2016
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Consideration of the Receipt of the Arlandria Action Plan FY 2016 Status of Implementation Report.
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ISSUE: Summary of 2003 Arlandria Action Plan implementation activities from June 2015 to May 2016.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council receive the attached FY 2016 Status of Implementation Report (Attachment 1).
BACKGROUND: The attached FY 2016 Status of Implementation Report highlights the activities to realize the vision of the 2003 Arlandria Action Plan. It provides a summary of the efforts over the past implementation period of June 2015 to May 2016.
DISCUSSION: The report provides a summary of the implementation activities over the last 12 months including:
* Completion of the Four Mile Run Stream Restoration Project
* Improvements to the Hume Springs Park and Playground
* Invitation to Bid for new bus shelter at Mt. Vernon & Executive Avenues
* Review of Development projects
o Mt. Vernon Village Center, 3809-3839 Mt. Vernon Avenue - re-tenanting in lieu of redevelopment
o Four Mile Run Pump Station Improvements, 3650 Commonwealth Avenue - under construction, nearing completion
o Jackson Crossing, 120 East Reed Avenue - complete
o DelRay Tower, 3110 Mt. Vernon Avenue - construction complete, retail space leased
o Lynhaven Apartments, 3521 Commonwealth Avenue - complete
o Community Lodgings, 607 Notabene Drive - rehabilitation pending
* Community Engagement & Community-Led Projects
o Four Mile Run Park Farmers & Artisans Market - Season 2015 & 2016
o Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation Spring-2-ACTion
* Annual Quality of Life Walk (July 24, 2015)
* Implementation Advisory Group Meeting (March 16, 2016)
* Arlandria Community Newsletter (January 2...
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