REMINDER: HOUSING MASTER PLAN MEETING TONIGHT MAY 6, 7pm

The City of Alexandria will hold a Housing Master Plan Community Meeting TONIGHT Thursday, May 6, 2010 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Charles Houston Recreation Center at 901 Wythe Street, Alexandria, VA in the multipurpose room. The community meeting will be immediately preceded by a meeting of the Housing Master Plan Advisory Group (as part of the 6:30-7pm Affordable Housing Advisory Committee) for a brief discussion of the group’s mission and role in the Housing Master Plan process.

Tonight’s meeting topic is “Defining the Challenge.” To set the stage for the Housing Master Plan process and topics of future meetings, staff will present data illustrating current affordable housing supply and demand, as well as data and (where feasible) projections about population, employment and commuting patterns. Major findings and recommendations from the Affordable Housing Initiatives Work Group will also be presented.

We invite and encourage all Alexandrians to participate in the Housing Master Plan process to establish a comprehensive vision to inform and shape future development with the goals of preserving and enhancing affordable housing opportunities, community diversity, and economic sustainability. An Advisory Group comprised of the Alexandria Affordable Housing Advisory Committee plus an additional six appointees will spearhead the Housing Master Plan effort and will meet monthly. All meetings are open to the public and participation by all is encouraged.

How do I learn more about the Housing Plan? For additional information, please visit the City’s Housing Master Plan webpage at: www.alexandriava.gov/housingplan or contact the Office of Housing at 703-746-4990. Staff contact: Carrie Beach carrie.beach@alexandriava.gov

ADA Accessibility: To request materials in an alternative format or a disability accommodation, contact the Office of Housing at 703-746-4990. The City is committed to compliance with the Human Rights Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Transit: Charles Houston Recreation Center is a short walk from the Braddock Metro Station. Visit www.wmata.com for route details.