Department Of Recreation, Parks And Cultural Activities Seeks Public Comment On Wilkes Street Park Redesign

Press release from the City of Alexandria:

Jan 23, 2021 at 8:36 AM

Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities
Seeks Public Comment on Wilkes Street Park Redesign

For Immediate Release:
January 23, 2021

The City of Alexandria
Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities (RPCA) is seeking
public comment for the proposed design of Wilkes Street Park. The proposed
redesign of the 0.7-acre park was presented at the Park and Recreation
Commission on Thursday, January 21, 2021. The community is encouraged to review
the proposed park design and provide input via email until Wednesday, February
17, 2021.

In the summer of 2020, RPCA
began the park redesign process using community input provided through two
surveys. The results of the surveys can be found on the project page listed below.
The park has been redesigned in compliance with the South Patrick Housing Affordability
Strategy, which
includes park improvements, such as play areas, seating, and open passive areas
that will be designed to be accessible and accommodate all ages and abilities.
The park redesign will be implemented through the Heritage at Old Town
redevelopment process with all applicable approvals. The park will serve the
surrounding residential community and will also continue to serve as a
pedestrian and bike trail.

For comments or questions, please
contact Ana Vicinanzo, Urban Planner II, at ana.vicinanzo@alexandriava.gov or call
703.746.5494. Comments will be accepted by email until 5 p.m. on Wednesday,
February 17, 2021.

For more information, visit the project website at alexandriava.gov/116143.

For reasonable
disability accommodation, contact ana.vicinanzo@alexandriava.gov
or call
703.746.5434, Virginia Relay 711.

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This release is available
at alexandriava.gov/119976

This press release was produced by the City of Alexandria.The views expressed here are the author’s own.