Researched commission brief
South Circle Park landmark design
DeWitt Godfrey is commissioned to integrate a permanent landmark with the Eisenhower East park and landscape design.
City of Alexandria — Office of the Arts
Commission facts
No dated deadline established. Confirm the next step with the commissioner.
- Source-observed stage
- Awarded
- Location
- Alexandria, VA
- Deadline as published
- No deadline documented
- Source time
- Not documented
- Source timezone
- Not documented
- Published funding
- USD 50,000
- Funding scope
- South Circle concept/community-engagement phase only. Plan identifies $300,000 developer funds overall; later fabrication/installation contract unverified. North Circle funding excluded.
Calendar flags use the UTC date; the original deadline and timezone are preserved. A passed date does not establish whether selection is underway, awarded or closed.
Who may apply
Not documented; confirm with the commissioner.
Selection / procurement route
National RFQ followed by Task Force recommendation and Arts Commission approval.
Deliverables
- Concept design coordinated with the development team.
Site requirements
- Align artwork with park landscape and access to the public deck.
Maintenance & care
Not documented. Confirm during project planning.
Unresolved questions
- Phase 2 schedule, final construction contract, engineering and maintenance.
Commissioner contact / project page ↗
Sources & review dates
- www.alexandriava.gov ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-11
City identifies Godfrey and site-integrated commission.
- www.alexandriava.gov ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-11
Amended plan distinguishes design funding from later implementation.