David joined Governor Tim Kaine, Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille, Alexandria Fire Chief Adam Thiel, and other legislators and local leaders today for a tour of the world’s first-ever combined fire station and residential complex, which is being built at Alexandria’s Potomac Yard. In addition to providing Alexandria’s first new fire station in years as well as nearly 64 new affordable and workforce housing units, this five-story project is being built to LEED and Earthcraft environmental standards as part of Alexandria’s longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship.
“Our community can be proud of our mayor and City Council and of the tenacious work of the Alexandria Housing Development Corporation, whose leadership and vision really made this kind of progress possible,” said David. “This is an example of how creative partnerships between our state government, local governments, and the nonprofit and private sectors can deliver great progress for the future.”
Kaine commended David and other state legislators present for their long-standing work on environmental legislation. Kaine used the opportunity to highlight his “Renew Virginia” initiative, which is emphasizing a variety of environmental and energy conservation policies and programs to address the threat of climate change.
