Plans for $2 bn Alexandria Entertainment District unveiled
Plans are in the works to develop a 9 million sq. ft. entertainment district at Potomac Yard in Alexandria.
The project is a public-private partnership between the City of Alexandria, the Commonwealth of Virginia, Monumental Sports & Entertainment, and JBG SMITH.
According the Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP), the entertainment district will include hotels, retail, residential, restaurants, conference, and community gathering spaces. Other standout elements include:
The global headquarters for Monumental Sports & Entertainment and its more than 650 employees
An arena for the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards
A state-of-the art Monumental Sports Network media studio
The Wizards practice facility
An expanded e-sports facility
A perf...