Renovation of a religious / funeral development in Alexandria, Virginia. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a religious / funeral development.

Douglass Cemetery, located at 1421 Wilkes Street, was established by the Douglass Cemetery Association as a segregated, nondenominational African American cemetery in 1895 and named in honor of Frederick Douglass. While the cemetery is abandoned, it is an important African American cultural resource and is maintained by the City. The cemetery floods frequently and the drainage issues are causing the ground level to sink and headstones to topple over. The dire condition has generated concern from the community and the families of those who are buried there. The City is responsible for maintaining the cemetery, and addressing the underlying issues is an important step in preventing further deterioration. This project addresses the underlying structural issues facing the site. The project is included in the City of Alexandria's FY 2023-2032 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of June 27, 2022, further details regarding design and construction have not been identified. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.