Commentary: Expand Criminal Fine Reform
Almost one million Virginians have had their licenses suspended due to unpaid court fines and other charges.
Not Enough Businesses in Alexandria
City’s Master Plan advances in some areas, behind pace in commercial development.
More, Smarter Transportation Capacity Needed
Population to outpace region-wide investment in transit and highway expansion.
TC Running Back Eaton a Bright Spot in Lopsided Loss
Titans lose to Robinson, will host Patriot Pioneers on Saturday.
A New Era for Affordable Housing in Alexandria
City moves from rehabilitating old apartment buildings to developing new affordable units.
Alexandria is falling behind its affordable housing goal, creating or preserving about half of the units that were anticipated five years ago. But now that that restaurant diners will be chipping in an extra $5 million a year, city officials are poised to move forward with an aggressive new slate of affordable housing development. Gone are the days when city officials could get their hands on a few 1940s garden apartments here and there to rehabilitate. These days the thinking at City Hall is developing new units as part of a grand strategy to build their way out of an affordable housing crisis.
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