The Jetsons thought we would all have flying cars by now, robot maids, personal jetpacks and floating chairs. The Hanna-Barbera cartoon from the 1960s (revived in the 1980s) had some pretty wild predictions.
But some of the technology in the cartoon has become a part of our everyday lives, including video conferencing, smart home technology and tablets.
With some optimism that our COVID-19 vaccines are working and spring is on its way, we decided to look ahead and ask this:
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* What will Alexandria be like in 2050? *
There’s no doubt that the Alexandria area is growing — and doing so quickly. With developers building thousands of new homes and the arrival of Amazon, change is inevitable. The question is whether Alexandria can grow and be a livable, thriving, desirable and welcoming community.
For the March 2021 issue of Alexandria Living, we turned over the topic to our readers and local officials, giving them a chance to provide their thoughts on what they think (or hope) our region will look like in 2050.
Have an idea or a comment? Email us at info@alexandrialivingmagazine.com and we may publish your response. Or, you can comment on individual essays using the comment button at the bottom of each.
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Read statements from these Alexandrians:
- Mayor Justin Wilson
- Patricia Washington, President and CEO of Visit Alexandria
- Dan Storck, Mount Vernon District Supervisor
- Stephanie Landrum, President and CEO of the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership
- Predictions and Projections & Your Take: What Residents and Leaders are Hoping to See in 2050 (with Jeff C. McKay, Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, Nicole McGrew and more)
City Council Candidates (Non-Incumbents):
Note: Current Alexandria City Council Members Amy Jackson, John T. Chapman and Canek Aguirre are running for re-election. Keep an eye out for their essays in the coming weeks.
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Alexandria Development Map
Development is one of the biggest factors in that will shape how Alexandria grows and changes in the coming decades.
To see what's being built in your neighborhood, click here to go to our Alexandria development map, tracking more than 70 projects across the Alexandria region.
