Alexandria City Hall
City Hall, City of Alexandria, Virginia
International design firm LEO A DALY will be leading the design process for a renovation of Alexandria's historic City Hall and Market Square, along with local firms Rust Orling Architecture and LandDesign.
City Hall is 153 years old, and it's time for a refresh.
Design is anticipated through early 2026, with construction taking place 2026-2028.
“This is an exciting first step in a long-awaited process,” said City Manager James Parajon. “City Hall and Market Square should reflect this great city, our history, and the commitment to equitable services that our community expects. We look forward to reimagining how to ensure 301 King Street is a source of pride for our employees and residents.”
Market Square has been the center of civic activity since Alexandria was founded in 1749. The current Market Square Plaza (and the garage underneath) are in need of structural repairs, opening an opportunity to re-evaluate its form. City Hall itself is in need of significant repairs to systems.
"After many years of service, major updates are needed throughout City Hall to repair aging building components, improve operating systems, optimize space utilization, improve building circulation and wayfinding, enhance security, and facilitate community engagement," according to city officials.
City officials are asking Alexandria residents to be part of the community engagement plan. Residents who are interested in learning more can visit the city's booth at local farmers’ markets the weekend of Sept. 14 or look for other engagement opportunities on the City website.
