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Alexandria Times Vol. 17, No.8 Alexandria’s only independent hometown newspaper. FEBRUARY 25, 2021 Council approves Heritage redevelopment Controversial project to provide up to provide testimony for and against 195 affordable housing units the project proposal. While many residents BY WILL SCHICK voiced their support for the project, many others opposed the redevelopment, which City Council voted unanimously to ap- will triple the number of total housing units prove the controversial plan to redevelop at the site. Those opposed raised concerns the Heritage at Old Town apartments at a about the impact of increased density on public hearing on Saturday. nearby traffic, the influx of new students The proposal passed after more than six into already crowded schools and an overall hours of public testimony and debate over distaste for the aesthetic and design of the whether the city should approve the plan. new buildings. The redevelopment will span across three “This development does not match what buildings, which will rise to seven stories in is there and what is now a completely love- some places, and feature 750 new units, 195 ly, livable neighborhood,” Yvonne Callahan, of which will be committed affordable. Forty-two members of the public signed SEE HERITAGE | 13 COURTESY PHOTO The sound of silence Audrey P. Davis, director of the Alexandria Black History Museum Single complaint, lengthy music. Starting in permitting process jettison June, Classical Move- classical concert series ments held a series Beyond February BY CODY MELLO-KLEIN of intimate, socially distanced outdoor Audrey Davis shines a light on city’s past at For six months during the pandemic, concerts in the “se- Black History Museum’ music was alive again in Alexandria. And cret garden” behind BY ALLISON HAGEMAN then, suddenly, it wasn't. its historic 18th cen- At a time when concert halls, clubs and tury building at 711 Last summer at the Alexandria vigils for George Floyd, Au- other live music venues had to close their Princess St. drey P. Davis, director of the Alexandria Black History Muse- doors, Classical Movements, an Old Town- Between June and NEETA HELMS um, collected history as it happened. based classical music tour company, found a Davis said she field-collected at vigils across Alexandria, creative solution to the sudden dearth of live SEE MOVEMENTS | 4 including one that occurred in front of the Alexandria Black History Museum and the Charles Houston Recreation Center. INSIDE She wanted to tell Alexandria’s social justice story and capture the historic events occurring following the deaths of Floyd and other Black Americans who had been killed by police officers. Election Council Health & Wellness The George Floyd initiative collected “incredibly powerful” Campbell and Moran join Stormwater utility fee Practice some self-love City Council race. increase approved. post-Valentine's Day. SEE DAVIS | 6 Page 3 Page 12 Page 15 2 |FEBRUARY 25, 2021 ALEXANDRIA TIMES Christine Roland Garner Go take a hike ... seriously: Virginia.org/FavoriteHikes Let me put my 33 years of experience to work for you! Since 1988 OLD TOWN DEL RAY ROSEMONT $2,700,000 - Active $1,750,000 - Under Contract $925,000 - Active A distinguished Fabulous custom Ideally located in historic residence craftsman Bunga- much desired and located in the low in Del Ray with sought after Rose- heart of Old approximately 4,000 mont! This 3 bed- Town, Alexandria. sq.ft situated on a room w “BONUS” Built in 1810 this large 6,500 sq. ft. rm, 2 bath home magnificent home lot with front and has a great fenced in had a full state of back porches! 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For additional information & Photos, Go to: www.ChristineGarner.com WWW.ALEXTIMES.COM FEBRUARY 25, 2021 | 3 WEEKLY BRIEFING Campbell, Moran to run for City Council Two more can- efforts as a member didates have en- of the Medical Re- Huge selection of tered into an already serve Corps. Oils, Vinegar and crowded field for Moran has also so much more. the upcoming City been the subject of Council election. several past con- 10% off with Former Alexan- troversies. In 2012, dria School Board Washington D.C. coupon code member Bill Campbell police arrestedADOPT Mo- ABLE PET OF THEalex2021 WEEK announced he will ran after witnessing be running for City him assault his then Coupon expires BILL CAMPBELL PATRICK MORAN Council in the June 8 girlfriend by slam- Olio Olive 3/22/21 Democratic primary. mer Virginia Congressman ming her head into a Oils & Balsamics www.oliooliveoil.com Campbell has a degree and Alexandria Mayor Jim metal trash can cage outside a in mechanical engineering Moran, also announced his nightclub, according to court 41 S. Broad St. from West Virginia Universi- run for City Council on Face- documents. The same year, Lititz, PA 17543 ty and a graduate certificate book last Saturday. video surfaced allegedly show- (717)627-0088 in paralegal studies from Moran received a bache- ing Moran collaborating in a Georgetown University. In a lor’s degree in political science scheme to commit voter fraud. press release, Campbell said from Yale University and is the Moran and Campbell will that every decision he makes owner of Tactical Land Care, join nine other candidates in will be done “through the a landscape design company the June 8 Democratic pri- lens of equity.” He also said that provides eco-friendly im- mary: new candidates Sarah that he intends to keep a “la- provements to local property Bagley, Abdel Elnoubi, Alyia ser focus” on the issues that owners. He has also served Gaskins, James Lewis, Rich- he believes most impact the two terms as the chair of the ard Kirk McPike and Bill Ros- community which include Alexandria Citizen Corps sello and incumbent Coun- employment, housing, flood- Council and has helped sup- cilors Canek Aguirre, John ing and traffic. port the Alexandria Health Chapman and Amy Jackson. 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