Earlier this month, I took a 3 hour walking tour along and through Taylor Run. It was an opportunity to speak with some of our environmentalist neighbors who have been most outspoken about the project. It was also an opportunity to see first hand the specific areas of most concern for our city administrators.
A few things are for certain, Taylor Run needs help in a bad way. It is not old growth forest, though there are several incredible tree specimens and instances of unique ecological value. The area has a long history of disturbance as evidenced by a series of drainage lines and sewer lines that crisscross the area. Filling the creek bed with fill dirt is a bad idea. For any future of recreational use or large scale stewardship along Taylor Run, safety measures are in order.
As I complete my review the draft engineering plans page by page, I am drafting a proposal with specific updates that can be made to the existing RFP that address community concerns as well as address new concerns that I have not heard previously mentioned.
I look forward to discussing this important issue as well as others with all who are interested.
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Thank you for the help @tlc_tacticallandcare
Patrick Moran | Candidate for Alexandria City Council
Patrick Moran is a Yale-educated social entrepreneur who has committed himself to strengthen his community and fight climate change through business. Patrick owns and leads Tactical Land Care LLC (TLC) that provides stormwater management solutions and sustainable landscape improvements to residential and commercial properties throughout the DC-metro area. He is a dedicated community volunteer who is serving his second term as Chairman of the Alexandria Citizen Corps Council (CCC), where he spearheaded the unanimously adopted ResilientALX Charter by Alexandria City Council aimed at holistically improving the resiliency and preparedness of the City residents, businesses, and organization, in collaboration with its neighbors. He is a member of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and has supported the Alexandria Health Department’s Covid Relief efforts. Patrick served on the Steering Committee for the Partnership for a Healthier Alexandria where he has sought to address healthcare inequalities and social equity issues. Patrick is running for City Council in this upcoming June 8th election where he hopes to continue his efforts to strengthen communities and address gaps for all Alexandrians.