BID-like group rises in Old Town Alexandria


Alexandria economic development leaders last September abandoned their efforts to install a business improvement district in Old Town, citing a lack of active leadership and backing from the private sector.

A year later, a new public-private partnership has formed that looks an awful lot like a BID, but is not formally established or funded as such. It's planning a series of events aimed at increasing foot traffic in Old Town and drawing more visitors to the revived waterfront.

The partnership,…

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