Project Introduction Visioning QA Next Steps Slide 1
Good Gateway to Arlington Great Neighborhood Park for Rosslyn Slide 2
Existing Conditions Program Conceptual Strategies Slide 3
Existing Conditions Regional Setting Connections Georgetown Rosslyn N Slide 4
Observations Local Setting Connections Urban Plazas + Open Space N Slide 6
Observations Local Setting Connections Walking Distances 10 minute walk 5 minute walk N Slide 7
Observations Local Setting Connections State and Federal Land N Slide 8
Observations Local Setting Connections Metro and Central Rosslyn North Nash Street North Ft. Myer Drive North Moore Street North Lynn Street Esplanade and Corridor of Light Central Place Cultural Center Slide 9
Observations Local Setting Connections Slide 10
Observations Local Setting Connections BIKE /PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION Slide 11
Observations Local Setting Connections FALL LINE Slide 12
Observations Local Setting Connections The Aqueduct Bridge 1 2 3 Slide 13
Observations Site Potential Street Improvements Gateway Building Site Slide 14
Observations Site Island Islands Nested Islands Connected Islands Views Slide 16
Observations [Ground level images plus views beyound] Slide 17
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Slide 32 Park Visioning Observations
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Observations Topography 81.5 4% 66.0 63.0 1% 61.0 9% 85.5 5.5% 70.86 89.5 4% 79.5 77.0 61.5 4% N Slide 35
Park Visioning Observations Significant Elements 66 Air Intake 66 Air Intake N Slide 36 Sycamore Purple Heart Memorial
Park Visioning Observations Structural Slide 37
Observations Pedestrian Traffic C B A Location A 6:00 AM 7:00 PM, 87% (1,802) of the 2,064 pedestrians crossed this segment of Lee Highway Westbound at the street-level and 13% (262) crossed via the skywalk. Peak crossings : 8:45 and 9:45 AM (AM peak period), 12:00 and 1:00 PM (Mid-Day peak period), 5:00 and 6:00 PM (PM peak period). During these specific periods, the range of pedestrians at the streetlevel ranged from 82% (Mid-Day) to 96% (AM). Location B 6:00 AM 7:00 PM, 77% (894) of the 1,167 pedestrians crossed this segment of North Fort Myer Drive at the street-level and 23% (273) crossed via the skywalk. Peak crossings : 7:45 and 8:45 AM (AM peak period), 12:30 and 1:30 PM (Mid-Day peak period), 5:15 and 6:15 PM (PM peak period). During these specific periods, the range of pedestrians at the streetlevel ranged from 63% (Mid-Day) to 82% (AM). Location C 6:00 AM 7:00 PM, 81% (1,021) of the 1,263 pedestrians crossed this segment of Lee Highway Eastbound at the street-level and 19% (242) crossed via the skywalk. Peak crossings: 7:45 and 8:45 AM (AM peak period), 12:15 and 1:15 PM (Mid-Day peak period), 5:15 and 6:15 PM (PM peak period). During these specific periods, the range of pedestrians at the streetlevel ranged from 66% (Mid-Day) to 85% (AM). Slide 38
Slide 39 Park Visioning Program
Program Current Jazz Fest Gateway to Fitness Summer Movies Wish List More events Flexible Space: Commons Area Active Recreation/Play: Bocce, Frisbee, Ice Skating, Volleyball, Skating Concession/Food: Lunchtime destination Arts: Connection to Cultural Ctr. Slide 40
Program Jazz Fest Slide 42
Program Summer Movies Slide 43
Program Music Slide 44
Program Green Space Slide 45
Program Food Slide 46
Program Play Slide 47
Program Sustainability/Energy Exhibits Slide 48
Program Water Slide 49
Program Art Slide 50
Conceptual Strategies Gateway Building Site Gateway Park East (Phase I) Gateway Park West (Phase 2) Slide 58
Slide 59 CHOICES Park Visioning Conceptual Strategies REFINE EXISTING REDESIGN PARK
Conceptual Strategies Bridge Removal N Slide 60
Conceptual Strategies Refine Existing Retain Bridge over Ft. Meyer Street Trees on LHW East Pavilion in NE Corner Fountain along N. Lynn Active Recreation Open views within East Park Stage alternatives Replant Cover walls in Green Refurnish Bridge Ceiling Treatment Slide 65
Conceptual Strategies Refine Existing Tree Massing Retain Bridge over Ft. Meyer Street Trees on LHW East Pavilion in NE Corner Fountain along N. Lynn Active Recreation Open views within East Park Stage alternatives Replant Cover walls in Green Refurnish Bridge Ceiling Treatment Slide 66
Schemes Refine Existing Slide 67
Conceptual Strategies Two Parks Sweep Open Edges Central Lawn Urbane to Natural Civic to Neighborhood Promenade on LHW East Plantings on Northern edge Improve Visibility btw Parks Gathering area in NE Food Service and Restrooms Canopy Shade Flexible Seating Water Remove Bridge South Promenade Swept Paths Negotiate Grades Define Lawns Gathering Area Lynn/Moore Pavilion Shaded Flexible Seating Active Play Integrate Play Slide 68
Open Edges Central Lawn Urbane to Natural Civic to Neighborhood Promenade on LHW East Plantings on Northern edge Improve Visibility btw Parks Gathering area in NE Food Service and Restrooms Canopy Shade Flexible Seating Water Park Visioning Conceptual Strategies Two Parks Sweep Tree Massing Remove Bridge South Promenade Swept Paths Negotiate Grades Define Lawns Gathering Area Lynn/Moore Pavilion Shaded Flexible Seating Active Play Integrate Play Slide 69
Character Slide 70
Conceptual Strategies Great Lawn/Riverine Open Edges Central Lawn Urbane to Natural Civic to Neighborhood Remove Bridge One Lawn South Promenade North Meander Street Trees on LHW East Plantings on Northern edge Improve Visibility btw Parks Gathering area in NE Food Service and Restrooms Canopy Shade Flexible Seating Integrate Play Slide 71
Open Edges Central Lawn Urbane to Natural Civic to Neighborhood Park Visioning Conceptual Strategies Great Lawn/Riverine Tree Massing Remove Bridge One Lawn South Promenade North Meander Promenade on LHW East Plantings on Northern edge Improve Visibility btw Parks Gathering area in NE Food Service and Restrooms Canopy Shade Flexible Seating Water Integrate Play Slide 72
Character Slide 73
Character Slide 74
Conceptual Strategies Sweep Open Edges Central Lawn Urbane to Natural Civic to Neighborhood Street Trees on LHW East Plantings on Northern edge Improve Visibility btw Parks Remove Bridge One Lawn South Promenade North Wall Garden Gathering area in NE Food Service and Restrooms Canopy Shade Flexible Seating Integrate Play Slide 75
Open Edges Central Lawn Urbane to Natural Civic to Neighborhood Promenade on LHW East Plantings on Northern edge Improve Visibility btw Parks Park Visioning Conceptual Strategies Sweep Tree Massing Remove Bridge One Lawn South Promenade North Wall Garden Gathering area in NE Food Service and Restrooms Canopy Shade Flexible Seating Water Integrate Play Slide 76
Character Slide 77
Conceptual Strategies Section Slide 78
Character Slide 79
Project Introduction Visioning QA Next Steps Slide 80
Project Introduction Visioning QA Next Steps Slide 81