Alexandria Planning Commission initiates and recommends approval of zoning text amendment to ease office‑to‑residential conversions The commission voted 7–0 to initiate and recommend a zoning text amendment to create a special use permit pathway for converting existing non‑residential buildings to residential use when they cannot meet residential zoning standards, citing high office vacancy and a need for clearer process.

The Alexandria Planning Commission has taken a bold step to tackle the city's 21.1% office vacancy rate by recommending a new pathway for converting vacant commercial buildings into residential spaces.

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