Old Town Civic Association

November Meeting: Are you concerned about the increase in crimes against people and property in Old Town? Have you nearly been hit by a bicyclist or cars that fail to stop at a Stop sign? Have you wondered what the police department is doing or can do about these things? Have you thought about how you can help make Old Town a safer place in which to live, walk, and drive? If so, the November 12 Meeting of OTCA is one you need to attend. It will be devoted to your questions and concerns about crime in Old Town, about fast bicycles that fail to heed pedestrians or Stop signs. Chief David Baker of the Alexandria Police Department will be at the meeting to hear you, and to respond to your questions.

About Us: The Old Town Civic Association was originally founded in 1951. In 2007, Old Town Civic Association,Inc. (OTCA) was formed to further the purpose for which the organization was originally founded. That purpose is to preserve the historical and residential character of Old Town, Alexandria. OTCA takes major responsibility for meeting the increasing challenge of maintaining a high quality of modern life in our historic community. We cordially invite you to become a member of the OTCA and to participate in our efforts to ensure that Old Town retains its unique character. OTCA's objectives are:

·	To give citizens an effective way to channel problems to the proper authorities;
·	To provide an open forum to explore and resolve community issues;
·	To achieve harmony and mutual understanding between the commercial and residential interests in the area;
·	To continue working for the overall improvement of the Old Town area;
·	To work cooperatively with other groups seeking the betterment of Alexandria;
·	To undertake community projects in support of OTCA's objectives.

OTCA is governed by Officers and Directors elected by the membership. We stay abreast of City business and write a monthly newsletter to keep members informed of important issues and events. OTCA represents Old Town residential interests before City Council, the Planning Commission, the Board of Architectural Review, and other policy-making bodies. Membership is open to all individuals or households wishing to join without regard to area of residence. The OTCA meets on the second Wednesday 9 months a year at the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. A half hour of socializing with neighbors starts at 7:00 p.m. followed by the evening program at 7:30 p.m. Programs cover a wide variety of timely and informative topics including, for example, presentations by City officials and other professionals on development and land use issues in Old Town, waterfront planning, transportation planning, City policy and budget issues, historic preservation, and garden design and maintenance.

Your membership will help ensure that your interests in the community are represented and that our historic neighborhood is nurtured and protected.
Please join us!