An Intro to the Carlyle District and Old Town Alexandria
More than 5,000 people reside there now, and that number is expected to double by 2010. The following residences are found along the 4.5 mile east-west corridor in Eisenhower Valley: The Royalton, Meridian at Carlyle, Post Carlyle Square, Carlyle Square, Carlyle Towers, Carlyle Mill, Avalon Apartments, Townes at Cameron Parke, The Exchange, The Reserve and Summers Grove.
Within a year these will be joined by the Alexan Carlyle, a 280-unit rental apartment community on a 2.8-acre lot in the 800 block of John Carlyle Street. Developed by Trammell Crow Residential (TCR), the $94 million project is expected to deliver its first units in the third quarter of 2009.
The development will have five stories and a variety of resort-style amenities including a pool, clubhouse, exercise room, billiards room, and a business center. Designed by Cubellis DCA, the single building will incorporate three distinct architectural motifs: the Federal architecture of nearby Old Town; art deco; and the style of urban warehouse lofts.
Old and New, it's what makes the Carlyle District special.
Old Town Alexandria and the Carlyle District Alexandria both share the same zip code (22314). The architecture of the Carlyle District is new and modern and yet at the same time, concordant with the established conventions of Alexandria.
 Alexandria is a Colonial seaport located down-river and within eyesight of Washington DC. Alexandria was George Washington's hometown. The city's roster of historic sites underlines how historically influential it has been. Thomas Jefferson entertained at Gadsby's Tavern; Robert E. Lee worshipped at Christ Church. The Old Town district includes more than 4,000 historic buildings, outstanding examples of early American architecture that now house small businesses and gracious homes, all waiting to give you a modern welcome. Old Town is characterized by brick sidewalks that line historic structures. Elegant modern structures are carefully planned to fit with the feel of Old Town. |
Shopping in Old TownAnne Taylor, Banana Republic, the Gap, Birkenstock, Brooks Brothers, & Talbot are just a few of the nationally recognized retailers with a presence in Old Town. In addition a wide variety of boutiques and shops provide clothing, jewelry, books, home furnishings and more.
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Dining in Old TownAlexandria has a plethora of cuisines available in local restaurants. Prices range from fast-food to fine-dining, but most of the restaurants in Old Towne offer upscale fare at reasonable prices. Also, you'll find the variety and selection you would expect at any tourist spot: ice cream parlors, specialty bakeries, taverns and public houses.
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Evening in Old TownThroughout the year Old Town Alexandria remains a popular night-spot for locals and tourists alike. Old Town has a unique vibe though. You won't find frat-style keg parties, or sweaty after-hours discoteques in Old Town. The evening starts with families and tourists and the dancers and drinkers show up late. The atmosphere is subtly more upscale than other nightspots in the DC area. The partiers are laid-back and approachable but well-dressed with impeccable behavior.
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The lion guarding Carlyle's entrance.