Cameron Station Civic Association

05/06/2026

Greetings!

I remind every one there will be a virtual meeting for members today, May 6, 2026, at 7:00 pm.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81585203203?pwd=BwimzJRoj4auORRwbHnibGibVx3Hzy.1

Meeting ID: 815 8520 3203
Passcode: 349325

By phone: +13017158592 US (Washington DC)

We are pleased to have Vice Mayor Bagley as our sole speaker. She will discuss matters of concern to the Cameron Station Community.

AGENDA

1. Vice Mayor Bagley will discuss the following topics:

Duke Street Land Use Plan
Housing 2040 Master Plan
Van Dorn Street and Bridges Design Project

She will also answer any questions members may have. (7:00 - 7:40)

2. Sunny will present two members who want to fulfill the roles of Secretary and Director. Each of them will give a very brief summary of their relative background. (7:40 - 7:45)

3. Updates on key matters affecting Cameron Station. (7:45 - 7:55)

4. Questions, comments, concerns (7:55- 8:00)

CSCA Upcoming Meetings

Membership Meetings: at 7:00-8:30 pm = tomorrow May 6, September 2, and November 4, 2026.
Executive Committee Meetings: at 7:00-8:30pm = June 3, August 5, and October 7, 2026.

Speaker Bio

Sarah Bagley is currently serving as Vice Mayor on the Alexandria City Council. Originally from Virginia Beach, Virginia, Sarah has been actively involved with local voter engagement and activism work since relocating to DC in 2003 and Alexandria in 2016. In addition to her work for the City Council, Sarah is the Executive Director of a non-profit that provides supportive services to residents living in affordable housing communities around the country. Sarah also sits on several boards and commissions.

Vice Mayor Bagley has been on the City Council since 2021. After winning the most votes in the November 2024 general election, she was elected to the position by her fellow City Council members.

Prior to her election, Sarah was active with the Alexandria Democratic Committee project which focused on engaging people locally, regionally, and nationally in the electoral process. She also worked for several years for a local group advocating at the state, local and federal levels for measures aimed at reducing gun violence and raising awareness about gun safety.

Sarah is a graduate of The College of William and Mary and received a law degree from The Catholic University Columbus School of Law.

Best,
Sunny

Sunny Pietrafesa
President
Cameron Station Civic Association

We would love to have you become a voting member of the Civic Association. Cameron Station residents and business owners (ages 18 or older) are eligible to be non-voting Cameron Station Civic Association members. We invite such individuals to become voting members since they receive more detailed updates on matters affecting Cameron Station and are eligible to become officers or directors. To become a voting member of the Civic Association, you must fill out our membership form at https://www.cameronstation.org/pdf/images/CSCA_Civic_Membership_Form_2025.pdf. You can pay the $20 per person annual membership fee by cash or a check (made payable to the Cameron Station Civic Association) or pay via Zelle to [email protected]). If paying by cash or check, send the payment with your membership form to: Cameron Station Civic Association 200 Cameron Station Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22304. If using Zelle, send the membership form [email protected] which can also be used to contact us.

04/06/2026

The April 21, 2026, Special Election will include a contest for a Member of City Council as well as a proposed statewide constitutional amendment. Any qualified Virginia voter may vote in this election.

Applications to request a mail-in ballot must be received in the Office of Voter Registration & Elections by 5 p.m., Friday, April 10.
The deadline to vote early is Saturday, April 18, at 5 p.m. at the Office of Voter Registration (132 N. Royal St., Suite 100.) Mail ballots returned by mail must be: postmarked on or before April 21, 2026, and received by 12 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026. For more information, go to:

City of Alexandria Office of Voter Registrations and Elections.

04/06/2026

April 15, 2026, is the deadline to submit comments on three design concepts for bicycle and pedestrian changes along South Van Dorn Street between Eisenhower Avenue and McConnell Avenue. The design concepts strictly focus on pedestrian and bike travel rather than travel by car along one of the most congested sections of South Van Dorn Street. Given the close proximity to Cameron Station, we urge every resident to participate and provide feedback. Go to: https://www.research.net/r/AlexandriaVA-VanDornBridges. For more info, go to: https://www.alexandriava.gov/transportation-planning/project/van-dorn-street-and-bridges-design-project.

Visit alexandriava.gov for more information.

03/26/2026

Duke Street Land Use Community Virtual Meeting April 22, 2026.

April 22, 2026, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, online via Zoom. Duke Street Land Use Plan Community Meeting #5 on April 22, 2026, will introduce the draft framework elements of the future Plan for Duke Street, including proposed Building Heights, Land Use, the Mobility Network, and the Open Space Network. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A. For more information, visit (www.alexandriava.gov/DukeStreetPlan).

03/23/2026

Ben Brenman Park Maintenance

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Deputy Director, Park Services, Jack Broward, was informed residents in Cameron Station were concerned with the mowing activity in Ben Brenman Park. He then reached out to explain what’s going on in the Park.

The meadow is not being removed and is receiving mowing and maintenance consistent with best management practices. Meadows generally receive one mowing annually to promote new and strengthen growth, and to mitigate invasive plant material. Following this mowing, the City will maintain a walking path through the meadow consistent with past years.

With the retirement of the previous natural resource manager, Broward has stated there’s been a one to two season delay in this maintenance.

If you would like additional information on the benefits for this maintenance, please contact Raychel Frye, Natural Resource Manager.

Sunny Pietrafesa
President
Cameron Station Civic Association
202.365.2453

03/16/2026

Tomorrow, March 17 at 6 PM, is the Bi-monthly virtual update from the Planning & Zoning Department. Per the City website, these updates “provide timely information about larger development projects under consideration, changes to regulations that affect new development, and upcoming planning initiatives.” Zoom link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L902WGdVTLOq884csB9W8Q. Meeting ID: 918 8312 9492. Passcode: 333827. Dial-in: 301.715.8592. For more info, go to: https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=61488.

Events & Public Meetings

03/09/2026

March 22, 2026: Deadline to provide comments on the Housing 2040 Master Plan. Per the City website, this project involves an update to the 2013 Housing Master Plan by establishing a vision, goals, tools and policy recommendations to address housing needs through 2040. The outcome of this plan will directly affect the amount of traffic and density that can surround Cameron Station. The public is invited to provide feedback on the draft through March 22 in three ways: Submit comments via the comment portal at engage.alexandriava.gov/housing2040plan; Email comments to [email protected]; Leave a voicemail by calling 855.925.2801, Project Code: 2469.

03/04/2026

Planning & Zoning Virtual Update

The Department of Planning and Zoning is holding a virtual-only community update on March 17, 2026, at 6 pm. The meeting will include information about land use (including updates on Duke Street), multimodal design, redevelopment projects, and transportation planning.
For more information on this and previous updates, visit the project website https://www.alexandriava.gov/planning-and-zoning/planning-zoning-bi-monthly-virtual-community-updates or contact Katherine Carraway, Department of Planning and Zoning, 703.746.4666.

These virtual updates offer community members an opportunity to stay informed about larger development projects under consideration, changes to regulations that affect new development, and upcoming planning initiatives. Learn where to find more information and how to participate in the process.

02/23/2026

Members of the Community are invited to learn about construction planned to modify the ramp leading from I-395 North to eastbound Duke Street at a pre-construction meeting on March 5, 2026, from 6 - 7 pm. It will be held at Charles Beatley Central Library Multipurpose Room located at 5005 Duke Street.
Additional information about the Project can be found on the project webpage.

02/10/2026

Upcoming Public Meetings Announced by the City

February 15, 2026: Deadline to postmark request for a public hearing on the Duke St - W Taylor Run Pkwy Intersection Improvement Project. The plans are available for review on the project webpage at alexandriava.gov/go/2399. You may request that a public hearing be held by mailing a written request to: Anup Gautam, Project Manager, Department of Transportation and Environmental Services – Project Implementation, 2331 Mill Road, Suite 302, Alexandria, VA 22314.

February 15, 2026: Deadline to provide comments on the Resource Allocation & Cost Recovery Policy for the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA). To provide comments, go to: https://survey.alexandriava.gov/s3/Help-Decide-Where-Tax-Resources-Are-Allocated. For more info, go to: https://www.alexandriava.gov/recreation-programs/resource-allocation-cost-recovery.

February 28, 2026: Community meeting on the Housing 2040 Master Plan from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Lee Center at 1108 Jefferson St. To register, go to: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019be110f4d67453b89cfa14a2574b42. For more info, go to: https://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=61532.

Spring 2026: Expected to occur early this Spring, trail improvements in Ben Brenman Park are coming! Improvements will include fitness equipment, trees, and shrubs. The approved fitness equipment includes a three-person combo fitness station, parallel bars and an exercise bench. The City will install a handful of native trees and plants, including both ornamental trees and larger shade trees. The improvements are the result of a survey conducted in 2025. For more information, go to: www.alxnow.com/2026/02/06/trail-improvements-coming-to-ben-brenman-park-through-gmu-partnership/.

Events & Public Meetings