Flagship programs
We host six to eight programs per year on timely topics of interest. Audience members actively participate by submitting questions during each program.
It’s about you
We tackle issues such as transportation, education, public safety, history and preservation, development, environment, city budget planning – to list just a few.
About us
Taking a look at the issues without taking sides for over a quarter of a century
We are a 501(c)(3) non-partisan organization which encourages informed debate and discussion on a wide variety of local issues in the City of Alexandria, Virginia without taking a position.
The 2026-2027 Season:
September 28: Civic Engagement, Trust, Responsiveness, and an Open City Government
October 26: Is ACPS Meeting the Mark?
November 23: Zoning for Housing: What’s Next?
February 22: Our City Taxes: Where does the Money Come From and Where Does it Go?
March 22: Accountability to Alexandria Citizens: A Penetrating Look at Transparency at APD, ACPS, and AEDP
April 26: Finding the Balance Between Growth and the Preservation of our Historical Legacy — Are they Incompatible?
May 24: Bikes, Cars, Pedestrians, and Parking: The Coexistence Challenge
June 28: Up a Tree: The City’s Struggle with Trees, the Tree Canopy, and Open Space
Agenda:Alexandria would not be possible without the support from our Members and Sponsors:
