In this time of need, the Office of Housing remains open to help anyone with concerns about evictions, foreclosures, or other housing insecurity. Please call 311 or 703.746.4311 or find out about our programs at
Coming soon to a screen near you: the Housing 2040 virtual kickoff!
Join us on Zoom at 7pm on Sept 18 to learn about the results of our Housing Needs Assessment and begin the Housing 2040 engagement process. Registration info for the webinar will be announced soon.
🍽️ Alexandria Restaurant Week is underway!🍽️
Until Sunday, Aug. 25, more than 90 restaurants across Alexandria’s neighborhoods are offering $27.50, $40, or $50 per person special menus for in-person dinners.
Check it out:
#ALXRestaurantWeek
PRESS RELEASE
Veteran Housing Official Erik C. Johnson named CEO of ARHA
Click the image to read more or read the full press release on our website at:
Eat good food. Support affordable housing. It's as easy as enjoying
#AlexandriaRestaurantWeek
!
Every time you dine out, a portion of the meals tax supports affordable housing in Alexandria.
Bon appetite!
🍽️Get your appetites ready! Just a few more days until
#AlexandriaRestaurantWeek
begins.
For 10 days and two weekends, more than 90 restaurants across Alexandria’s neighborhoods will offer a $27.50, $40, or $50 per person special menu for in-person dinner.
🎉🎂Have you wished the City of Alexandria a happy 275th birthday yet?
As we continue the celebration of this milestone, everyone is invited to join us in all the fun! Learn what activities we have planned over the next couple of months:
#ALX275
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for our area today, July 16, from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Rember:
⚠️Limit Your Time Outside
🥤Drink Plenty of Water
👕Wear Lightweight Clothes
🚗Don't Leave People or Pets in a Vehicle
🔗Cooling Centers are Available:
An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for the City of Alexandria until 8 p.m. this evening.
Due to the high humidity, the temperature may feel like it's over 110 degrees.
The City offers various cooling centers. Locations and hours can be found here:
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for our area today, July 10, from 12-8 p.m.
⚠️Limit Your Time Outside
🥤Drink Plenty of Water
👕Wear Lightweight Clothes
🚗Don't Leave People or Pets in a Vehicle
🔗Visit one of the City's cooling centers:
Today's Heat Advisory has been upgraded to an Excessive Heat Warning until 8 p.m. This occurs when the heat index value is expected to reach or exceed 110 degrees.
Cooling centers are available in the city if you need a place to go to get out of the heat:
The Office of Housing loves Restaurant Week! It combines delicious food with support for affordable housing through dedicated revenue from the meals tax. 😋 🍽️ 🏘️ 🏢
We are excited to share that
@HUDgov
has announced that our City, along with our regional partners through
@MWCOG
, will share a multimillion-dollar grant that will help us create more affordable housing opportunities in Alexandria.
Learn more:
COG was honored to be joined by City of Alexandria Mayor & COG Board Member Justin Wilson and
@HUDgov
for a press event today announcing HUD's $3.5 million award to the DC region through its
#PROHousing
program to reduce barriers to housing. Learn more: 🏡
#Reminder
: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-90s this weekend. If you need a place to
#BeatTheHeat
, check out one of the cooling centers the City offers:
Don't forget:
🥤Drink Plenty of Water
🧴Apply Sunscreen
🚫Avoid Strenuous Outside Activities
Last month, our Office of Housing (
@HousingAlexVA
) had the opportunity to take the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (
@HUDgov
) D.C. field team on a walking tour of a few of our city's affordable housing units.
Learn how the day went:
COG is proud to announce the DC region received over $3.5 million through the PRO Housing program. This is an immense opportunity to build upon our region's ongoing initiatives to support equitable access of affordable housing. Learn more:
It's going to be a scorcher of a week. If you're in need of a place to keep cool, the City has several options including:
🏫Libraries
🌊Pools
🏬Rec. Centers
See the hours of these locations and learn what precautions you should take during extreme heat:
With temperatures reaching the 90's this week, Libraries and Rec. Centers are open as free public cooling centers during regular business hours. Learn more on the City's website:
With temperatures expected to rise over the next few days, remember the City offers many cooling centers if you need to
#BeatTheHeat
. Check them out:
Don't forget:
🥤Drink Plenty of Water
🧴Apply Sunscreen
🚫Avoid Strenuous Outside Activities