2024 Alexandria Beautification Award Winners for Architecture, Community, and Commercial Unveiled!
By the Alexandria Beautification Commission
Alexandria, VA – Lights, camera, action! Alexandria’s stars are not just its historical landmarks and bustling streets but also the community’s efforts to make this city a sight to behold. After weeks of anticipation, the 2024 Alexandria Beautification Awards winners have finally been revealed for Architecture, Community, and Commercial, and they are dazzling!
Architecture Winners
Architectural design is the backbone of Alexandria’s visual identity, blending historical charm with contemporary vision. This award recognizes projects that harmoniously integrate with their surroundings, whether through adaptive reuse of historic buildings or cutting-edge new constructions. Hats off to the West Alexandria winner for their exceptional architectural prowess! The Winners are:
East: United States Patent and Trademark Headquarters, 600 Dulany Street
Central: Potomac Yard–VT Station South Pavilion, 3001 Potomac Avenue
West: Douglas MacArthur Elementary School, 1101 Janneys Lane
Community Winners
This award honors neighborhoods and community groups that go above and beyond to enhance the local environment. Whether it’s the thoughtful reimagination and maintenance of parks to planting vibrant gardens, filled with native and local flora, these champions of community spirit make Alexandria shine brighter than ever. Congratulations to this year’s winners for fostering a sense of pride and unity in East Alexandria!
East: 44 Canal Center Plaza
Central: Simpson Park, 426 East Monroe Avenue
West: Winkler Botanical Preserve, 5400 Roanoke Avenue
Commercial Winners
Businesses and commercial establishments are crucial to the city’s aesthetic appeal. From artistic displays that stop pedestrians in their tracks to innovative use of outdoor spaces, the winner of this category transforms Alexandria into a vibrant hub of creativity and commerce. Kudos to the Central Alexandria winners for their outstanding contribution to the cityscape!
East: Eisenhower East Community Park at Parc Meridian at Eisenower Station, 750 Port Street
Central: Port City Brewing Company, 3950 Wheeler Avenue
West: The Bradlee Shopping Center at 3660 King Street
Out of dozens of submissions across these categories, the winners stood out for their dedication to enhancing Alexandria’s beauty, making it a city that continues to captivate residents and visitors alike.
About Us
The Alexandria Beautification Commission, inspiring beautification through its awards program, plays a pivotal role in the community. From advising on environmentally sustainable projects to promoting best practices, the Commission ensures that Alexandria remains a jewel on the Potomac. The annual Alexandria Beautification Awards celebrate excellence in beautification efforts and inspire everyone to contribute to the city’s visual allure. So, whether you’re planting flowers in your backyard or designing the next architectural marvel, remember that you too can play a part in keeping Alexandria beautiful for generations to come! Learn more by visiting us at alexandriava.gov/Beautification.
Let’s raise our glasses to this year’s winners and look forward to another year of transforming Alexandria into a masterpiece of Architecture, Community, and Commercial!
