Planning Stage Long Term Project Planning Stage Project Underway Mosaic Park Restoration of 4 Mile Run Herndon and 13 th Clarendon Central Park Arlington County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources (PRCR) Scott McPartlin Urban Planner
Mosaic Park
Mosaic Park Today
Founder Square Site Plan
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Final Draft Mosaic Park Master Plan
Park Phasing
Park Goals Interactive Elements Shade And Seating Flexibility Creative Play Sustainability
Shaded Plaza with Seating
Interactive Water Feature
Interactive Water Rill
Interactive Water Channel Maximum Water Depth: 3 Inches
Mosaic Design
Seat Wall
Multi-Purpose Recreation Surface
Creative Play Space
Play Features
Flexible Use Lawn
Perimeter Fence
Rain Garden & Storm Water Re-use
Green Energy
Phase 2: Flexible Use Lawn & Half Court Basketball
Four Mile Run Restoration Project
Study Area
History of Four Mile Run Watershed developed extensively following WWII Flooding began in 1940s, culminating in several large floods in the late 1960 s and early 1970s Flood channel was created to carry floodwaters Prevented further flooding Lacks aesthetic & environmental benefits of a natural stream channel
Project Area Today
How We Got Here Potomac Yard Planning Process and desire for an Arlington waterfront was the spark that ignited this project in 2001 Citizens, staff, Army Corps and NVRC set project scope and managed the process Congressman Moran has assisted with funding Master Plan adopted in 2006 by Arlington and Alexandria Citizen joint task force led the public input
Master Plan Adopted March 2006 http://www.novaregion.org/master_plan.htm
Master Plan Goals & Vision Flood Protection Environment Aesthetics and Design Recreation & Urban Life Integration & Balance Access & Connectivity Education & Interactivity Planning Horizon PROJECT VISION: Four Mile Run will become a model of urban ecological restoration. Through the sensitive and sustainable integration of a restored natural stream channel with an active urban environment the Four Mile Run corridor will be a place where the communities of Arlington County and the City of Alexandria can gather, recreate and celebrate a shared waterfront legacy.
Project Initiatives Spring 2009 June 2009 Bike Trail Connection Near Stream Design Guidelines Design 2010 / Const TBD Design 2010 / Const TBD Non-Tidal Stream Corridor Restoration Pedestrian / Cyclist Bridge 2011 Tidal Stream Corridor Restoration
Herndon & 13 th Street Park Park Master Plan Park Size: 31,000-sf (less than ¾ acres) N. Herndon Street A 13 th Street North Lawn Area Community Canine Area (CCA) Access & Circulation Demonstration Gardens Sidewalk Improvements N. Hartford Street Plaza Terrace Park Definition Hartford Building A NORTH Not To Scale
Clarendon Central Park
Clarendon Central Park Circular Pre-Cast Concrete Benches Consolidated News Racks Terrazzo Compass Rose Reclaimed Terrazzo Pieces Benches Information Kiosk
Clarendon Central Park Existing Trees Bike Shelter Proposed London Plane Tree Bike Shelter
Project Underway Project Underway Project Underway Planning Stage Planning Stage Long Term Project Parkhurst Park Nina Park Spray Park at Drew Bluemont Amenities at Hillside Park Long Bridge Park Arlington County Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources (PRCR) David Miller Planning Program Coordinator
Parkhurst
Nina Park
Spray Park at Drew EXISTING FIELDS EXISTING MEMORIAL ARCH SPRAYGROUND SWINGS PATHS MEMORIAL GROVE PLAYGROUND EXISTING RESIDENCES 24 TH ST S ENTRY FENCE GATED ENTRY S KENMORE ST
Spray Park at Drew
Bluemont Park Existing Conditions
Bluemont Park Proposed Concept
Bluemont Park - Play Features
Amenities Added in Hillside Park ADA Parking Spot & Seating Improved Pathway & Seating Furniture Boulder Play Structure Native Plantings & Design Enhancements Improved Entry Ways
Amenities Added in Hillside Park
Long Bridge Park
Long Bridge Park: Phase 1 Construction of Outdoor Park Begin Winter 2009
Park Enhancement Grant (PEG) Projects Funded in FY 2009 1. Eads Park Recommended grant $2,538 Installation of black, vinyl coated fence around playground 2. Gulf Branch Nature Center Recommended grant $15,000 Purchase and installation of new park sign Construction of a pollinator garden Repair portion of nature trail 3. Henry Clay Park Recommended grant $15,000 Replacement of existing drinking fountain with an ADA accessible fountain
Park Enhancement Grant (PEG) Projects Funded in FY 2009 4. Lee Heights Park Recommended grant $7,117 Replacement of split rail fence Construction of Fibar mulch trail Planting 2 trees 5. Madison Manor Park Recommended grant is $15,000 Replacement of a drinking fountain with an ADA accessible fountain 6. Trail Connection Recommended grant $15,000 Connect from Harrison Street to Custis Trail The Bicycle and Pedestrian Services Division in DES has committed to providing additional funds for the trail construction
Park Enhancement Grant (PEG) Location Map
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