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New development in Alexandria, VA

Alexandria, Virginia has 397 Active development cases in DevWatch, with 148 filed in the last 12 months. Last updated November 7, 2026.

Active means the local government's own dates show activity in the last 24 months.

Active cases
397
Filed in the last 12 months
148
Coverage
Good
Outline of Alexandria

What DevWatch tracks here

These counts cover cases filed with Alexandria.

Active cases in Alexandria

By case type

  • Use permit163
  • Site plan71
  • Other activity53
  • Plan change32
  • Subdivision32
  • Rezoning25
  • Variance21

By stage

  • Pending · Submitted3
  • Pending · Under review104
  • Pending · Hearing scheduled130
  • Pending · Recommended, subject to formal approval9
  • Approved122
  • Denied3
  • Pending · Deferred2
  • Withdrawn19
  • Stage not published7

What is being proposed

  • Single-family36
  • Multifamily35
  • Institutional29
  • Mixed use20
  • Hospitality14
  • Retail11
  • Office7
  • Industrial4
  • Unclassified243

What DevWatch tracks

DevWatch reads public agendas and permit portals from local governments and puts the cases in one list.

  • Rezonings. A request to change the zoning on a property.
  • Use permits. A permit to use a property in a way its zoning allows only with approval.
  • Site plans. A drawing of how a property will be laid out and built.
  • Subdivisions. A plan to divide land into lots.
  • Plan changes. A change to the community's long-range land use plan.
  • Variances. A request to be excused from a zoning rule.

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Questions

How many development cases are active in Alexandria, Virginia?

Alexandria, Virginia has 397 Active development cases in DevWatch. Active means the local government's own dates show activity in the last 24 months.

How many rezonings were filed in Alexandria, Virginia in the last 12 months?

DevWatch shows 4 rezonings filed in Alexandria, Virginia in the last 12 months, out of 148 cases of all types filed in that time.

What is being built in Alexandria, Virginia?

The most common proposed uses among Active cases in Alexandria, Virginia are Single-family (36), Multifamily (35) and Institutional (29). These are proposed uses in public filings, not confirmed construction.

How many cases in Alexandria, Virginia are still pending?

Among the 397 Active cases in Alexandria, Virginia, DevWatch shows 248 pending cases and 122 approved cases.

How do I track new development in Alexandria, Virginia?

Create a free Land Owl account and open DevWatch to see each case in Alexandria, Virginia with its stage and hearing dates. DevWatch reads public agendas and permit portals, so new cases appear as the local government publishes them.

How complete is DevWatch's coverage of Alexandria, Virginia?

Alexandria is rated Good. We capture most of this local government's public development cases, with most details. This rating covers Alexandria, Virginia. What we show depends on what each county makes public.

How current is the development data for Alexandria, Virginia?

Development data for Alexandria, Virginia was last updated November 7, 2026. Active means the local government's own dates show activity in the last 24 months.

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