This Week in

Economic Development

June 23- June 29, 2025

Rooney Properties has received unanimous approval to redevelop Robinson Terminal North on Old Town Alexandria’s waterfront. The $160 million project will bring 73 new residences, three restaurants, and over an acre of public open space to North Old Town, reports the Washington Business Journal.

Plans for the 3.2-acre site also include two mixed-use buildings, environmental remediation, and a pedestrian path, says ALX Now. Set at historic West’s Point along the Potomac River, the project marks a milestone in Alexandria’s ongoing push to reimagine its waterfront for a more connected, livable future.

Speaking of adaptive reuse, Alexandria continues to spearhead the conversion of office buildings into modern housing. A recent example is CityHouse Old Town, a former 1980s office building that has been transformed into nearly 200 apartments with terraces and skyline views. With over 3.6 million square feet of office space approved for residential conversion in the past decade, Alexandria is a national leader in turning underused buildings into vibrant places to live. Click here to read more on how the City is reshaping its real estate landscape.

Construction begins on The Heritage at Old Town, one of Alexandria’s largest affordable housing redevelopments to date, reports ALX Now. Located at 431 S. Columbus Street, the first phase will deliver 310 new apartments, including 100 affordable units, on the site of a former 1970s housing complex. Project updates are available at www.heritageredevelopmentinfo.com. 

Washington Business Journal: Rooney Properties wins final approval to redevelop Alexandria industrial site

Washington Business Journal: Douglas Development sells Riverdale office and Alexandria warehouse for $35M

ALX Now: Development of Robinson Terminal North, the last open area on the waterfront, gets green light

ALX Now: City Council defers extension of building permit for seven-story apartment building across from Braddock Metro

ALX Now: Officials break ground on The Heritage at Old Town

ALX Now: Alexandria’s historic Pendleton Rooming House getting a makeover

ALX Now: Historic Preservation Workshop will explore expanding Del Ray’s historic district

ALX Now: Waterfront Commission to lead tour of Old Town North’s waterfront

Coworking Cafe: Science at Work: STEM Jobs Flourish Nationwide, Silicon Valley Remains Benchmark

ALX Now: Notes: ‘Friends of Dorothy Cafe’ aims to create inclusive space for LGBTQ+ community in Alexandria

Washington Business Journal: Romance bookstore Friends to Lovers finds love in Alexandria

ALX Now: Department of Junking, an eco-friendly home clear-out business, opens in Del Ray

ALX Now: Notes: Tortas Y Tacos La Chiquita to open in former Bark Social space

ALX Now: Alexandria needs vendors for its Hispanic Heritage Month celebration

Washingtonian: New York’s Xi’an Famous Foods Is Quietly Doing Bonkers Business in Alexandria

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