In the News

Each month, check out “Growing in Alexandria,” an AEDP blog series that will focus on businesses around the City.

This January, we are excited to share our first video interview with Tyler Gates from Brightline Interactive, a company that creates interactive technology experiences for training, simulation and brand experiences. To learn more, head on over to the blog. 

REAL ESTATE & DEVELOPMENT

• How the DC Region Fared In 2018 – Globe St.com
• New Residences, Arts Center Planned for North Old Town – Alexandria Living Magazine
• Alexandria lost 90% of its affordable homes in the past few decades. Is it really ‘radical’ to build more? – Greater Greater Washington
• Prioritizing Planning Efforts- City government’s draft planning document will influence FY 2020 budget and beyond. – Alexandria Gazette [Page 1]
• City Council Fills Planning Commission Seats- Brown, Koenig reappointed; Goebel fills third vacancy – Alexandria Gazette [Page 3]
• Virginians narrowly support public investment to land Amazon HQ2 – Virginia Business.com
• Amazon chose two locations for its new headquarters. Now, we go explore them. – Washington Post

ECONOMY & COMMUNITY

• Northam’s take: He reflects on Medicaid expansion, Amazon and priorities for 2019 session – Virginia Business.com
• Amazon will be a magnet for D.C.-area talent, a new survey finds. That’s not good news for current employers. – Washington Business Journal
• Virginia named “State of the Year” by national publication – Virginia Business.com
• Lime Launches Dockless Mobility Pilot Program – Alexandria Living Magazine
• First Dockless Scooter Permit Approved In Alexandria – Old Town Patch
• New council holds first legislative meeting – Alexandria Times [Page 9]
• The Safest Cities in America in 2018 – Smart Asset
• Virginia legislators gavel in 46-day session focused on tax issues, gambling – Richmond Times-Dispatch

BUSINESS & RETAIL

• Drybar to Open in Alexandria – Alexandria Living Magazine
• The business case for — or maybe against — all of those shutdown specials – Washington Business Journal
• LA Mart International Foods to Open in Former Giant – Alexandria Living Magazine
• 5 New Brunches to Try Around DC This Weekend – Washingtonian [Feat. Catch on the Avenue]
• Government shutdown hits Alexandria – Alexandria Times
• It’s 2019 and Taco Bell will now serve you a frozen margarita with your Crunchwrap Supreme – Washington Post