AEDP News

2022 AEDP Annual Report

A look back at the projects that shaped Alexandria this past year
Four Hopkins House students celebrate their graduation, holding diplomas in their caps and gowns

Queen Street Corridor Grants Gave Businesses a Boost

AEDP awarded $5,000 grants to community-serving businesses in the historic Queen Street Corridor, giving them a much-needed boost during the pandemic.

Alexandria Mayor signs the last steel beam to be put in place in the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus building

Virginia Tech Innovation Campus Celebrated Construction Milestones

One of Alexandria’s biggest development projects continues on pace, as the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus celebrated its “topping out” ceremony in February 2023. The building is on track to open in fall 2024. 

A Creative Financing Solution Resuscitated a Hotel Project

AEDP helped Hotel Heron’s developers secure gap financing to restore a historic hotel location and create a new gateway to welcome visitors to Old Town Alexandria.  

The Industrial Development Authority Took on A New Role

To facilitate the redevelopment of the former Landmark Mall site, AEDP developed a unique solution through a partnership with the Alexandria Industrial Development Authority (IDA) and the Alexandria City Council. 

AEDP and the City Awarded Seed Funding to Business Associations

AEDP administed a grant program that brought $535,000 in seed funding to eight established and emerging organizations. to better serve businesses in Alexandria.