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 2016)
• Conservatory Center (4109 Mt. Vernon Ave) - lease to Casa Chirilagua
In FY 2017 staff will work with the Arlandria Advisory Group to begin planning for the upcoming FY 2018 Strategic Update to Mt. Vernon Avenue Business Plan and Arlandria Action Plan. Upcoming implementation activities will also include the annual Quality of Life Walk and Advisory Group meetings.
FISCAL IMPACT: Fiscal impacts are currently related to capital projects approved in the
FY 2017 Capital Improvement Program and staff resources.
ATTACHMENT:
Attachment 1: FY 2016 Status of Implementation Report
Attachment 2: Presentation
STAFF:
Emily A. Baker, Deputy City Manager
Karl Moritz, Director, Planning and Zoning
Carrie Beach, Division Chief, Planning and Zoning
Katherine Carraway, Urban Planner, Planning and Zoning