A development plan in Alexandria is drawing fire from critics who fear a major change in the city's layout, WAMU reports.

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The city council will vote on the Robinson Terminal  development plan, in addition to two other sites. The plans for the development include hotels and higher-rise buildings.

Critics charge that taller buildings would turn the waterfront into Crystal City, a dense suburban environment a few miles to the north. Supporters, however, point out that allowing the developments would give the city more funds to pay for amenities.

Robinson Terminal is a small port that can accommodate passenger ships and moderate amounts of freight.

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