‘Stop the Arena at Potomac Yard’ coalition protests new arena
A coalition of residents and community members in Alexandria are banning together against the proposal to move the Washington Capitals and Wizards to Virginia. View Video
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Coalition Statement on JBG Affordable Housing
Stop the Arena Coalition Unimpressed with JBG Smith Announcement for Affordable Housing ALEXANDRIA, Va., — In response to news that Potomac Yard developer JBG Smith is doubling its commitment to identify and preserve affordable units, the Coalition to Stop the Arena at Potomac Yard (The Coalition) issued the following statement: It is important that JBG…