West End

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West End is a largely residential and commercial area in the western portion of Alexandria, Virginia, known for its diverse communities, apartment complexes, and proximity to major transportation routes.


Statements (48)
Predicate Object
instanceOf neighborhood
urban district
adjacentTo City of Fairfax (regionally nearby, not contiguous city)
contains Alexandria’s former Landmark Mall redevelopment area
Landmark Mall site
Landmark area
garden-style apartment complexes
local parks
office parks
residential high-rise buildings
schools
shopping centers
country United States
demographicCharacteristic ethnically diverse population
significant immigrant communities
developmentPattern ongoing redevelopment and infill projects
post-World War II suburban development
economicCharacteristic mix of middle-income and working-class residents
governedBy Alexandria City Council
hasCharacteristic commercial area
diverse communities
largely residential
many apartment complexes
suburban-urban mix
locatedIn Alexandria, Virginia
City of Alexandria
Commonwealth of Virginia
Northern Virginia
Washington metropolitan area
locatedInTimeZone Eastern Time Zone
nearbyCity Arlington, Virginia
Washington, D.C.
partOf City of Alexandria planning areas
policedBy Alexandria Police Department
positionWithinCity western portion of Alexandria
servedBy Alexandria City Public Schools
DASH bus routes
Metrobus routes
Metrorail Blue Line
Van Dorn Street station
transportationFeature commuter access to Washington, D.C.
proximity to major transportation routes
traversedBy Capital Beltway
Duke Street (Virginia State Route 236)
Interstate 395 NERFINISHED
Interstate 495
Van Dorn Street
zoningCharacteristic mixed-use zoning in some corridors

Referenced by (2)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
City of Alexandria
City of Alexandria, Virginia
hasNeighborhood

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