Planning & Land Use
Rosemont is a wonderfully livable and walkable neighborhood. The population growth of the metropolitan Washington area continues to drive the demand for denser development. Alexandria is exploring a variety of development projects and zoning changes to accommodate this growth.
Alexandria’s “Zoning For Housing” initiative was approved by City Council in November 2023. The proposal for the Monumental Sports Arena in Potomac Yard was ultimately abandoned in March 2024. Both of these projects generated considerable public debate. We aim to provide you with the objective facts of these developments so you can form your own opinion for how Alexandria can navigate the changing landscape of Northern Virginia.
Alexandria’s “Zoning For Housing” initiative was approved by City Council in November 2023. The proposal for the Monumental Sports Arena in Potomac Yard was ultimately abandoned in March 2024. Both of these projects generated considerable public debate. We aim to provide you with the objective facts of these developments so you can form your own opinion for how Alexandria can navigate the changing landscape of Northern Virginia.
Important links where you can learn more:
- ZONING FOR HOUSING:
- A summary of Alexandria’s Zoning For Housing initiative: Snapshot of Initiatives and Recommendations (arcgis.com)
- Homepage for all materials regarding the Zoning For Housing initiative: Zoning for Housing/Housing for All | City of Alexandria, VA (alexandriava.gov)
- MONUMENTAL SPORTS ARENA AT POTOMAC YARD:
- Economic Impact of Proposed Entertainment District: 2024-Eco-Impact-Report
- Transportation Impact of Proposed Entertainment District: 2024-Transpo-Report
- Survey of Alexandria Residents about Monumental Sports Arena: Arena Survey Results March 2024
- ROSEMONT HISTORIC DISTRICT:
- Map of the Rosemont Historic District: Rosemont Historic District Boundaries
- Application to National Register that explains reason for Historic District designation, 1992 : Historic District Nomination
- City website on Historic Districts in Alexandria: Alexandria Historic Districts
- Fact sheet on what it means to be an Historic District: Historic District Fact Sheet
Material distributed at Rosemont Citizens Association meetings:
- Zoning for Housing - What's Going On? (Infrastructure Update - Oct 2024.pdf)
- January 2024 – Questions from RCA meeting regarding proposed Entertainment District sent to City Manager: (RCA Questions.pdf)
- January 2024 – Presentation on proposed Potomac Yard Entertainment District: (RCA Meeting Jan 2024.pdf)
- October 2023 – Answers to RCA’s questions regarding Zoning For Housing: (RCA Meeting Oct 2023.pdf)
Upcoming meetings or events you might want to attend:
After several hectic months as we followed Zoning for Housing and the Monumental Sport Arena, things have quieted down.
There are no scheduled meetings on Planning & Land Use topics affecting Rosemont.