The Institute For Defense Analyses To Acquire Funds For Potomac Yard Headquarters

The Institute for Defense Analyses will soon acquire the funds for its long awaited Potomac Yard Headquarters. The Alexandria City Council has approved the issuance of up to $249.4 million in Industrial Development Authority for the acquisition, construction and furnishings of the new headquarters to be located at 701 E. Glebe Road.  The new headquarters will comprise of two six story towers over a two story base along with two stories of below grade parking. Continue reading

Revised Landmark Mall Master Plan Approved By Council

The city council approved the revised master plan of Landmark Mall, Alexandria’s major West End development project, during its public hearing on Saturday. The new master plan was a refinement of the 2009 master plan as per the Department of Planning and Zoning staff report. The revised master plan features a transportation hub to connect the Landmark Mall area with the rest of the West End transit corridor, a revised plan for the site’s Duke Street crossing to improve safety, an emphasis on affordable housing and open space for the West End community – including 3 1/2 acres of public open space – and recommendations for a potential fire station and school. Continue reading