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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Alexandria public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Ramsey Street right-of-way vacation
Vacating part of Ramsey Street gives the two abutting owners land while the city gets a rebuilt, wider alley for trash trucks — but neighbors lose informal parking spots along it.
Braddock Road Corridor Improvements Project Appeal
Residents and council debated traffic safety, pedestrian crossings, and parking changes along Braddock Road. Council ultimately voted 4-3 to keep the Traffic and Parking Board's design while adding local protections for crosswalks, sidewalks, and parking near Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
Traffic Access and Safety at Duke Street and Quaker Lane
Residents raised significant safety and congestion concerns regarding vehicle access and left-turn restrictions for the proposed Duke & Quaker Townhomes project.