Hilco Redevelopment Partners is seeking feedback about open space features for the redevelopment of the Alexandria power plant which will impact the Mount Vernon Trail. We encourage all trail users to submit a response by May 31st. We suggest including the following in your feedback:

On May 24, 2023 at 6:30 p.m., Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP) will host the fifteenth in a series of
community meetings regarding the transformation of the Potomac River Generating Site (PRGS) in Old Town
North. The City of Alexandria and the HRP team are committed to engaging the community and obtaining
feedback on this project and are working together to facilitate the best possible process to encourage public
participation.

This meeting will be virtual (via Zoom) and provide a preview of the open space plans on and around the site as
part of the open space community engagement process. The community will also be able to ask questions
during the meeting as part of live Q&A.

Residents can register in advance for the meeting. Residents may provide comments and questions at the meeting or submit them in advance to HRPInfoMidatlantic@hilcoglobal.com.

Trail users have another opportunity to engage in planning for the power plant redevelopment in Alexandria. The project will bring improved connections to the Mount Vernon Trail. The focus of this meeting is on environment and sustainability.

From the press release:

On Thursday, February 24 at 6:30 p.m., Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP) will host the eighth in a series of virtual and open house community meetings regarding the transformation of the Potomac River Generating Site (PRGS) in Old Town North. The City and the HRP Alexandria team are committed to engaging the community and obtaining feedback on this project and are working together to facilitate the best possible process during this challenging time. In-person community meetings will supplement online engagement throughout this process when public gatherings are again advisable.     

The meeting will focus on environment and sustainability for the redevelopment of the former PRGS site project. The community will have an opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions. 

Registration information can be found below as well as in the attached flyer. For more information, please visit the City’s project website or HRP’s project website.   

• Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q2l-95AvRHOeLYgxkSv3Gw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.You can send your questions and comments to HRPInfoMidatlantic@hilcoglobal.com before the webinar. Spanish Interpretation services will be available. 

On Wednesday, September 29 at 7 p.m., Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP) will host the forth in a series of virtual and open house community meetings regarding the transformation of the Potomac River Generating Site (PRGS) in the Old Town North of Alexandria. The area plan guiding this re-development includes several improvements and connections around the Mount Vernon Trail.

The meeting will focus on reviewing HRP’s first formal filing to the City for the project, known as the Coordinated Development District (CDD) Concept Plan #1. The community will have an opportunity to provide feedback and ask questions related to the proposed plan.

Registration information can be found below as well as in the attached flyer. For more information, please visit the City’s project website or HRP’s project website.

Zoom Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mVb3_fDOQOWLZOl1yTJosQ

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