Victory Center Update 08/17/22

Proposed Demolition and Redevelopment of Victory Center in Alexandria, 600+ Units Planned

Plans are again under review to demolish the long-vacant Victory Center in Alexandria and convert the site into townhouses and condominium units. 

The developer, Stonebridge, has laid out their request for a master plan amendment for the site that will allow the developer to build market rate and affordable housing units. “The existing office building on the property was renovated in 2005 and has been vacant ever since,” said a letter from Stonebridge's land attorney to the City of Alexandria.

“Despite numerous attempts by the prior owner and the current owner to lease this building, there is no commercial or government interest in bringing office uses to the property.” It went on to state that “this 17-year vacancy demonstrates that a different approach must be taken to revitalize Eisenhower West. The City and the region have a housing supply crisis not an office supply crisis. This project will provide both rental and homeownership housing units in close proximity to the Metro Station and an affordable housing building.”

The new development plans to add 490 multi-family units, 90 of which would be affordable, and 111 townhouse units. 

“The buildings vary in height between 3 and 4 stories for the townhomes, 5 and 6 stories for the affordable multifamily building, and 6 to 8 stories for the courtyard multifamily building" it said. "Applicant is requesting a master plan amendment to reduce the required building height on the property.”

Stonebridge received some negative feedback from city staff earlier this year, recommending against townhouses as being inconsistent. Instead, staff recommended the existing Victory Center building be converted to residential.

“The approximate footprint of the existing Victory Center office building (350′ x 142′) compares similarly with other office-to-residential conversions that have been constructed in the city. Continue to work with Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP) to locate potential users, which may include non-profit housing developers and senior living facilities.”

However, it seems they are taking the cause up again due to developabment constraints, hoping that their request for a reduction in height will alleviate some tension.

 

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