Chris and Meg Ziemann – Chris: “I like that it has a small-town vibe and everyone is very open-minded, friendly and nice.” Meg: “I like that it is super diverse, dynamic and most importantly for us, that it is walkable. Even though you are not in the city, you get a lot of the advantages of urban living.”
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Quinn Ziemann: “I like the restaurants and the fun neighborhoods. And I like living right at a park.”
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Monique Miles: “I like Alexandria because it’s a quaint community. We have an Old Town, we have great restaurants, we have the GW Parkway, which I like to run on, and we are very dog-friendly. We also have great shops that are unique from mainstream brands. I especially like that I have good neighbors and family here.”
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Erica Karapetyan: “I love how nice the people are here. I love the opportunities that the city brings, the public transportation and how clean the city is. I love the access to all the facilities like the recreation centers, the parks and the Chinquapin pool. That is pretty cool. We go there often.”
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Guenet Gebreselsissie: “For nearly 40 years, the Old Town community has been a large part of my greatest life moments. It is where I first set roots as a business owner, where I raised my daughter and where I developed some of the most meaningful friendships. Alexandria is filled with so many stories like my own, filled with people who have woven themselves into the fabric of the rich history of these neighborhoods. I am honored to leave the welcome mat out for the next generation knowing that they, too, will uncover such joy in what the community has to offer.”
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Stafford Farmer-Lee: “Alexandria is a little big city with a hometown feel. We have an extremely diverse population, diverse businesses and historic landmarks within the city. We are just stone’s throw from Washington, D.C. and all that city is able to provide. We are close to the Blue Ridge Mountains to our east and beaches to the south. We are so centrally located on the East coast. The people are friendly, city staff are attentive and we are always moving forward in a progressive environment.”
