On Thursday, November 6, residents are invited to participate in a community meeting on the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). A Capital Project Fair will be held for the public to learn about all of the CIP projects at 6 p.m., and the meeting will formally begin at 7 p.m. Attendees will break up into groups to discuss the CIP projects and participate in a polling exercise about CIP priorities.
It’s time again for all residents of Alexandria to get their flu shot. Flu is a serious, contagious disease; each year approximately 200,000 people in the U.S. are hospitalized with flu complications. Take action to protect yourself and your loved ones.
From October through December, City crews drive through neighborhoods with specialized vacuum-equipped trucks to collect leaves that have been raked into the curb and gutter line. The City grinds the leaves into mulch that is made available to City residents in the spring.
Looking for a fun and practical way to save the environment, live "green," and save money? Make and install your own rainbarrel using a video tutorial developed by the City's Office of Environmental Quality, and learn about the benefits of water conservation.
Neighborhood Planning - Community-based long range planning, community involvement, Alexandria master plan.
Transportation & Parking Air, bus, rail, highway, King Street Trolley, parking, biking and walking trails, and alternative transportation.
Public Transportation - Air, bus, rail, and highway transportation serving the City of Alexandria.
King Street Trolley - Alexandria's free trolley service connects the Potomac River to the King Street Metro station.
Parking - Find parking locations in historic Old Town Alexandria.
Local Motion - Biking and walking trails and tours, alternative transportation, regional transportation resources.
Public Safety Emergency preparedness, Citizen Corps Council, Police, Fire, Sheriff.
Emergency Preparedness - Be Ready Alexandria! Emergency management, fire safety, and disaster emergency information.
Citizen Corps Council - Preparedness and volunteerism efforts, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), Neighborhood Watch, Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS).
Fire - Fire suppression, emergency medical services, code administration, emergency management, marine operations, haz-mat response, fire stations.
Sheriff - Detention Center, courthouse and courtroom security, service of all court legal documents, execution of court orders, transportation of prisoners, execution of arrest warrants, general public safety and law enforcement.
Environment "Green" initiatives, air quality, noise, water conservation, mosquito and rodent control.
Eco-City Alexandria - Learn more about what the City is doing to become a more "green" Alexandria and how you can participate.Environmental Quality - Air quality, water conservation, noise control, contaminated lands, watershed management, and more.Mosquito Control - Preventing mosquito-borne illnesses such as West Nile Virus, eliminating mosquito breeding habitats.
Rodent Control - Proactive programs and general information to control the rodent population.
Community Services Animal welfare, education and schools, emergency preparedness, volunteering, voting.
Animal Welfare League - Adopt a pet, license your dog or cat, have your pet spayed or neutered and more.
Development - Neighborhood plans, development projects, planning initiatives, green and sustainable buildings, zoning information and more.
Education & Schools - Alexandria public schools, private schools, and regional institutions of higher learning.
Emergency Preparedness - Be Ready Alexandria! Emergency management, fire safety, and disaster emergency information.
Volunteering - Donate time to non-profit organizations, participate in charitable and special events and much more.
Voting - Upcoming elections, sample ballots, voter registration, absentee voting, poll workers and more.
Health & Human Services Housing, human services, human rights, environmental health, mental health, substance abuse.
Consumer Affairs - Consumer and business complaint mediation, consumer advice and education, and more.
Health - Environmental health, medical services, vaccinations, mosquito control, vital records, family planning and much more.
Housing - Affordable housing, landlord-tenant relations, foreclosure prevention, tax relief and assistance, ARHA and more.
Human Rights - ADA Compliance, accomodating persons with disabilities, discrimination, sexual harassment, Human Rights Code, complaints, investigations and more.
Human Services - Family services, child care, JobLink, foster care, child welfare, aging and adult services, youth programs and much more.
Mental Health - Substance abuse, mental health, mental retardation, depression, anxiety, Community Services Board and more.
Public Works & Utilities Refuse and trash, recycling, snow removal, hazardous waste, postal services, public utility providers.
Postal Services - Post office locations, mail pick-up and delivery, track and confirm, zip code lookup.
Recycling - Curbside recycling guidelines and pickup schedule, City recycling centers, request a recycling bin and more.
Refuse & Trash - Solid waste services, refuse collection schedule, leaf mulch, composting, household hazardous waste, spring clean-up and more.
Snow & Ice Control - Removal of snow and ice from public roads, sidewalks, walkways, and parking lots.
The City of Alexandria does not operate any public utilities. The following companies are the primary providers of their respective servers. Some of these services may also be available from other providers.
Shop, Dine, Stay, Celebrate! Historic boutiques and art galleries; unique restaurants and outdoor dining; historic, state of the art, and pet-friendly hotels; events and activities for the whole family.
Shop - Antiques, art galleries, boutiques, crafts, special gifts and more offered by Alexandria's unique shopping experience.
Dine - Alexandria offers an array of restaurants to meet every taste. Outdoor dining, unique locations, pet-friendly restaurants and more.
Stay - Accomodations featuring European-style manor houses, mid-size, full-service, dog friendly hotels or a state-of-the-art resort and conference hotel, all with reasonable rates.
Celebrate - Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association (ACVA) calendar of events and activities.
Calendar of Events- Festivals, concerts, activities, sports, meetings, special events and more.
Farmers' Markets - Farmer's Markets are held in Old Town, Del Ray, in the Upper King Street area, and on the City's West End.
Historic Alexandria Alexandria Visitor's Center, Alexandria's rich history, museums, and historic attractions.
Museums and Historic Attractions - Gadsby's Tavern Museum, Alexandria Archaeology, Fort Ward Museum, Black History Museum, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Carlyle House, Freedom House Museum, George Washington Masonic National Memorial and more.
History of Alexandria - Learn about the historic City of Alexandria, established in 1749.
Parks & Recreation Parks, dog parks, bike trails, City marina, athletic fields, swimming pools, nature centers, facility rentals, neighborhood centers.
Parks - Park locations, open space, pocket parks, City marina, athletic fields, outdoor courts, dog parks and more.
Recreation Centers - Neighborhood centers, adult centers, nature centers, swimming pools, facility rentals and more.
Biking & Walking - City biking and walking trail maps and resources.
Transportation & Parking Air, bus, rail, highway, King Street Trolley, parking, biking and walking trails, and alternative transportation.
Public Transportation - Air, bus, rail, and highway transportation serving the City of Alexandria.
King Street Trolley - Alexandria's free trolley service connects the Potomac River to the King Street Metro station.
Parking - Find parking locations in historic Old Town Alexandria.
Local Motion - Biking and walking trails and tours, alternative transportation options, and regional transportation resources.
Formerly known as the Code Enforcement Bureau of the Fire Department, the Office of Building & Fire Code Administration collaborates with building owners, design professionals, contractors and developers to ensure minimum public health, safety and welfare are achieved for all new, existing and renovated commercial and residential buildings.
Small Business Resource guide, available space, comparative costs, consumer affairs.
Small Business Guide - Learn how to establish a small business in the City of Alexandria.
Available Space - Diverse development and land use opportunities for retail, office, industrial, restaurants and more.
Economic Indicators (LEIRS) - Information about employment, the office, industrial and residential markets, construction, transit ridership, retail sales, meals and lodging tax, hotel occupancy and more.
Real Estate & Taxes Payments, assessments, appraisals, property and sales data, tax maps and guides, vehicle registration.
Payments - Pay real estate or personal property taxes, parking tickets, buy tickets, or make contributions to charitable programs and events.
Real Estate Assessments - Parcel appraisals, property and sales data, assessment information and appeals, tax maps and more.
Real Estate Taxes - Real estate assessment, computation and collection of tax, payment methods, contact information and more.
Personal Property Tax - Vehicle tax assessment, City decals, residential parking, exemptions and more.
Business Personal Property Tax - Filing procedures, computation and collection of tax, taxpayer assistance, tax forms, proration policy.