Alexandria Council Approves Patrick Street Townhomes
The city council greenlit five new townhomes in the Parker-Gray Historic District following a split vote.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Construction
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Alexandria City Council members approved a plan to develop five four-story townhomes on N. Patrick Street. The project replaces a vacant lot and an existing barbershop within the Parker-Gray Historic District.
Why it matters
Rising operational expenses made the current property use unsustainable for the owners. The developers plan to address local demand by replacing the existing structures with multi-bedroom residential units.
The townhomes range in property size from 2,200 to 4,400 square feet, with the city-assessed values for the individual lots set at $164,000, $430,500, and $630,600.
The players
John Taylor Chapman
He serves as a member of the Alexandria City Council and voted against the project.
Jacinta Greene
She serves as a member of the Alexandria City Council and cast a dissenting vote on the development.
Abdel Elnoubi
He is an Alexandria City Council member who voted against the townhome proposal.
Eric Bernstein
He is a developer leading the project along with Kirby Holdings.
The details
The development at 724, 726, and 728 N. Patrick Street will feature units with four bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, one-car garages, and roof decks. The project previously received a 6-0 vote of approval from the Planning Commission before moving to the full council.
Timeline
The family acquired the property parcel in the 1950s.
City values for the properties were assessed in January 2026.
The City Council deferred the plan for discussion in September 2026.
The townhome project received final approval on October 17, 2026.
Market Landscape
This development reflects an ongoing shift toward replacing aging low-density structures with high-density townhomes in historic corridors. The project positions these new units to compete for buyers seeking central locations near amenities like the Charles Houston Recreation Center.
Local residents will see the removal of the existing barbershop and vacant lot at the Patrick Street site. The neighborhood will soon transition to accommodate five new households rather than the current low-density footprint.
The takeaway
This approval highlights the tension between preserving historic aesthetics and addressing modern density needs in growing cities. Residents may monitor upcoming permits to track the timeline for the transition of the N. Patrick Street corridor.
Further reading
For more on local development, see Alexandria Construction.
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