Seminary Hill Association

Alexandria, Virginia

Aspinwall Hall

Burke Branch of Alexandria Library

Chinquapin Recreation Center

Episcopal High School

Episcopal High School-Hoxton House

circa 1880

Ft Ward Park

Gerald Ford Park

INOVA Alexandria Hospital

T. C. Williams High School

Virginia Theological Seminary

Aspinwall Hall
Burke Branch of Alexandria Library
Chinquapin Recreation Center
Episcopal High School
Episcopal High School-Hoxton House
Ft Ward Park
Gerald Ford Park
INOVA Alexandria Hospital
T. C. Williams High School
Virginia Theological Seminary

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Welcome to Seminary Hill Association’s new web page! Our Association is delighted to have this tool to improve our outreach to the residents of Seminary Hill as well as to those who are interested in finding out more about our neighborhood. The Seminary Hill Association, or SHA, is a neighborhood association dedicated to addressing the benefits, issues and challenges of living in the center of Alexandria and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. We work to improve the quality of life for...

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Monday, April 15, 2019

UPDATE ON SEMINARY ROAD On Monday, June 24th, at a standing room only meeting in City Council Chambers, the Alexandria Traffic and Parking Board voted 3-2 to recommend that Seminary Road remain a four-lane street, with the addition of two new HAWK pedestrian crosswalks. Board member Ann Tucker made the motion, and board chair William Schuyler, and vice chair Jim Lewis, voted for Ms.Tucker's motion. Board members Kevin Beekman and Casey Kane voted against the proposal. This vote followed a...

RESOLUTION OF SEMINARY HILL ASSOCIATION, INC. IN SUPPORT OF REPAVING, MANAGING CONGESTION AND IMPROVING SAFETY ON SEMINARY ROAD

WHEREAS Seminary Road is an important arterial for residents, commuters and parents, is in sub-optimal condition due to potholes and other hazards, and is in dire need of repaving; the City of Alexandria plans to repave Seminary Road in September 2019;

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Meeting Agenda and Minutes

June 2019 Agenda

Major topics for discussion at the June SHA Meeting are: City's Plan for Changes to Seminary Road and SHA's response, e-Scooters, and By-Laws Changes

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Minutes

See Minutes from 1999 to 2019.

Full History

Map of Seminary Hill

This image defines the boundary of Seminary Hill Association as defined in our by-laws.

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NOW CLOSED - SHA Members Only Poll

The City of Alexandria is considering 3 options for changes to the travel lanes on Seminary Road. The Seminary Hill Association Transportation Committee is proposing a 4th option. We have included it in this poll as Option #4. Please vote for the option you would prefer.

Maintain two through car lanes in each direction, but narrow the width of the lanes, and upgrade existing crosswalks.
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Narrow car travel lanes and preserve two westbound lanes, while decreasing eastbound travel to one lane. Add bike lanes.
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Narrow car travel lanes and reduce car travel to one lane in each direction with a 3 rd center lane for left turns and possible pedestrian refuge islands, upgrade and install new crosswalks, add bike lanes.
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(Seminary Hill Transportation Committee proposal): Maintain two through car lanes in each direction, but narrow lanes to 10 feet each, and add a 3-foot buffer on each side of the road to increase distance between cars and pedestrians. Add additional light activated crosswalks at Ft. Williams Parkway and existing bus stops. Consider possible additional safety measures as needed.
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City of Alexandria News Feed

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Upcoming Meetings

12 Sep

September Meeting

09.12.2019 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

10 Oct

October Meeting

10.10.2019 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

14 Nov

November Annual Meeting

11.14.2019 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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"I love living in the Seminary Hill neighborhood because it combines the convenience of city living with wonderful large areas of green open space that, despite being privately owned, are accessible to the public. This is an increasingly rare luxury in the City of Alexandria today.”

“Seminary Hill is a vibrant area in the center of Alexandria that is home to a diverse population of engaged residents, and we enjoy the proximity of schools, churches, and recreational opportunities.”

“The Virginia Theological Seminary, Episcopal High School, and Fort Ward Park are all located in the Seminary Hill area. These buildings and grounds were landmarks in Alexandria’s history in the 19th century. I always enjoy showing my visitors these sites and explaining the important role that my neighborhood played in Alexandria’s past."