Courthouse Square - Arlingtonva
Courthouse Square DRAFT Design Concepts
July 22, 2014 Long Range Planning Committee
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Courthouse Square Charge 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
July 22, 2014 Long Range Planning Committee
Circulation Open Space Buildings Cultural Resources Sustainability
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Courthouse Square Schedule September
October
3 - Working Group 11 (tentative)
6 - Bicycle Advisory Committee
4 - Transportation Commission
15 - Working Group 13
9 - Transit Advisory Committee
TBD – LRPC
July 22, 2014 Long Range Planning Committee
9 - Economic Development Commission 10 - Pedestrian Advisory Committee
November
11- Housing Commission
3 or 5 – Planning Commission
17 - HALRB 17 - Working Group 12
December
22 - E2C2
13 – County Board
23 - Parks and Recreation Commission 24 - Arts Commission
25 - Urban Forestry Commission
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Courthouse Square Analysis - Circulation
July 22, 2014 Long Range Planning Committee
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Courthouse Square Analysis – Open Space
July 22, 2014 Long Range Planning Committee
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Courthouse Square Analysis - Buildings
July 22, 2014 Long Range Planning Committee
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Courthouse Square Analysis - Sustainability
July 22, 2014 Long Range Planning Committee
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Courthouse Square Analysis – Cultural Resources
July 22, 2014 Long Range Planning Committee
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Courthouse Square Design Principles 1.
July 22, 2014 Long Range Planning Committee
Establish an identity for the square: Courthouse Square is for >>>>>
2.
Create an attractive accessible inclusive public space that accommodates and encourages civic discourse, and County identity.
3.
Connect pedestrian circulation of Courthouse Square to improve public transit access.
4.
Encourage optimal use of streets to achieve, an active public realm with safe pedestrian passage.
5.
Incorporate sustainability best practices throughout all aspects of the development, with particular attention paid to energy and stormwater management in line with Arlington County's policies Identify opportunities for efficiencies from district level energy production.
6.
Accommodate public and County parking needs through means that add value to the Courthouse Square area.
7.
Preserve significant views both into and out of Courthouse Square.
8.
Use existing topography to celebrate the plateau, ease pedestrian movements, and create a cohesive experience of the threedimensional opportunities of the site.
9.
Maximize the opportunity to create active frontage on Courthouse Square and the surrounding area.
10.
Build on the existing activities of Courthouse Square to foster an 18 hour a day use throughout the week.
11.
Create opportunities and infrastructure for public entertainment, public discourse, performance, and community gathering.
12.
Celebrate Courthouse Square’s rich history by integrating relevant existing historic and historical elements into new design concepts.
13.
Integrate strategies for education, sustainability, social and physical health, and public art, throughout the area.
14.
Foster new development that will be distinct to Arlington, and integrate accessible programs, perform sustainably, and embrace the civic nature and cultural significance of Courthouse Square.
15.
Augment the existing tree canopy with additional plantings in new open space and streetscapes. 9
Courthouse Square
July 22, 2014 Long Range Planning Committee
DRAFT Design Concepts A
B
C
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Concept A Circulation 15th Street Option for arrival skylight on ‘pork chop’ and 15th Option for closure from Clarendon to Uhle Metro arrival in front of 2100 Clarendon on Square Uhle Street Nature of street between 15th St. and 14th St. Pedestrian promenade, vehicular, or shared Uhle Street Nature of street between Clarendon Blvd. and 15th St. Pedestrian promenade, vehicular, or shared 14th Street Nature of street between Courthouse Road and Veitch Wilson/Clarendon Boulevards Narrow boulevards, consider median & sidewalk widths
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Concept A Open Space Option for arrival skylight on ‘pork chop’ and 15th Option for arrival/entry plaza in front off 2100 on Square Uhle Street Promenade Nature of primary open space – Lawn/trees, hardscape/ softscape, formal/passive?
Concept A Buildings A. Strayer Block – Private development 300’
A
C.
Verizon Plaza Site – County Building with cultural facility option or private development
D. AMC/Court Square West Site – Private development, liner retail in front of AMC
153-180’
153-180’
C PUBLIC
Landmark Block – Private development (with significant height?), façade preservation option
B
D
NEW
B.
Concept A
NEW PUBLIC
Concept A Active Frontage and Access
NEW PUBLIC MODIFIED STREET ENTRY ACTIVE FRONTAGE PARKING/SERVICE
Concept B Circulation 15th Street Option for arrival plaza on ‘pork chop’ and 15th Option for closure from Clarendon to Uhle Pedestrian promenade between Strayer Building and Verizon Plaza
Uhle Street Nature of street between Clarendon Blvd. and 15th St. Pedestrian promenade, vehicular, or shared Veitch St. pedestrian entry into Courthouse Plaza
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Concept B Open Space Arrival/Entry plaza on ‘pork chop’ and 15th Courthouse Square Pedestrian Promenade Nature of primary open space – Lawn/trees, hardscape/ softscape, formal/passive?
Pedestrian entrance into Courthouse Plaza off of Veitch St.
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Concept B F
Buildings A.
Strayer Block – Private development, Strayer remains option (significant height?)
B.
Landmark Block – Private development, façade preservation option
C.
Verizon Plaza Site – Cultural Facility or Private development
D.
AMC/Court Square West Site – County Building or Private development
E.
2100 Clarendon Frontage – Option, transparent retail, 2-3 stories, outdoor seating
F.
Kiosk or Market Shed
153-180’
A
B
E F
D 153-180’
3-5 stories
C NEW PUBLIC
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Concept B
NEW PUBLIC
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Concept B Active Frontage and Access
NEW PUBLIC MODIFIED STREET ENTRY ACTIVE FRONTAGE PARKING/SERVICE
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Concept C Circulation 15th Street Option for arrival skylight on ‘pork chop’ and 15th
Pedestrian promenade between Clarendon and Verizon Plaza Uhle Street Nature of street between Clarendon Blvd. and 15th St. Pedestrian promenade, vehicular, or shared Veitch St. pedestrian entry into Courthouse Plaza
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Concept C Open Space Arrival/Skylight on ‘pork chop’ and 15th Arrival/Entry in front of 2100 Clarendon and 15th directly on square Courthouse Square Pedestrian Promenade
Nature of primary open space – Lawn/trees, hardscape/ softscape, formal/passive? Nature of 14th Street
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Concept C Buildings
300’
B
A
A.
Strayer Block – Private Development, adjusted floorplate
B.
Landmark Block – Private development (significant height?), façade preservation option
C.
Verizon Plaza Site – Private Development (significant height?)
D.
Court Square West Site – County building (option to incorporate cultural facility and to retain theater) or Private development, varied heights
E.
County building-Smaller more iconic wing at end of square
F.
Market Shed or Private development (retain AMC Theater)
G.
Transit Shed/Cafe
G
F D
10-12 stories
E 300’
C NEW PUBLIC
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Concept C
NEW PUBLIC
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Concept C AMC Remains
NEW PUBLIC
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Concept C Active Frontage and Access
NEW PUBLIC MODIFIED STREET ENTRY ACTIVE FRONTAGE PARKING/SERVICE
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A
B
C
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A
B
C
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A
B
C
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A
3.9 acres
B
4.2 acres
C
3.15 acres
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Courthouse Square Next Steps
July 22, 2014 Long Range Planning Committee
September/October – Preferred concept outreach to committees, commissions, civic associations September October – LRPC November – Planning Commission December – County Board
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Courthouse Square
July 22, 2014 Long Range Planning Committee
Questions? A
B
C
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July 22, 2014 Long Range Planning Committee
1
Courthouse Square Charge 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
July 22, 2014 Long Range Planning Committee
Circulation Open Space Buildings Cultural Resources Sustainability
2
Courthouse Square Schedule September
October
3 - Working Group 11 (tentative)
6 - Bicycle Advisory Committee
4 - Transportation Commission
15 - Working Group 13
9 - Transit Advisory Committee
TBD – LRPC
July 22, 2014 Long Range Planning Committee
9 - Economic Development Commission 10 - Pedestrian Advisory Committee
November
11- Housing Commission
3 or 5 – Planning Commission
17 - HALRB 17 - Working Group 12
December
22 - E2C2
13 – County Board
23 - Parks and Recreation Commission 24 - Arts Commission
25 - Urban Forestry Commission
3
Courthouse Square Analysis - Circulation
July 22, 2014 Long Range Planning Committee
4
Courthouse Square Analysis – Open Space
July 22, 2014 Long Range Planning Committee
5
Courthouse Square Analysis - Buildings
July 22, 2014 Long Range Planning Committee
6
Courthouse Square Analysis - Sustainability
July 22, 2014 Long Range Planning Committee
7
Courthouse Square Analysis – Cultural Resources
July 22, 2014 Long Range Planning Committee
8
Courthouse Square Design Principles 1.
July 22, 2014 Long Range Planning Committee
Establish an identity for the square: Courthouse Square is for >>>>>
2.
Create an attractive accessible inclusive public space that accommodates and encourages civic discourse, and County identity.
3.
Connect pedestrian circulation of Courthouse Square to improve public transit access.
4.
Encourage optimal use of streets to achieve, an active public realm with safe pedestrian passage.
5.
Incorporate sustainability best practices throughout all aspects of the development, with particular attention paid to energy and stormwater management in line with Arlington County's policies Identify opportunities for efficiencies from district level energy production.
6.
Accommodate public and County parking needs through means that add value to the Courthouse Square area.
7.
Preserve significant views both into and out of Courthouse Square.
8.
Use existing topography to celebrate the plateau, ease pedestrian movements, and create a cohesive experience of the threedimensional opportunities of the site.
9.
Maximize the opportunity to create active frontage on Courthouse Square and the surrounding area.
10.
Build on the existing activities of Courthouse Square to foster an 18 hour a day use throughout the week.
11.
Create opportunities and infrastructure for public entertainment, public discourse, performance, and community gathering.
12.
Celebrate Courthouse Square’s rich history by integrating relevant existing historic and historical elements into new design concepts.
13.
Integrate strategies for education, sustainability, social and physical health, and public art, throughout the area.
14.
Foster new development that will be distinct to Arlington, and integrate accessible programs, perform sustainably, and embrace the civic nature and cultural significance of Courthouse Square.
15.
Augment the existing tree canopy with additional plantings in new open space and streetscapes. 9
Courthouse Square
July 22, 2014 Long Range Planning Committee
DRAFT Design Concepts A
B
C
10
Concept A Circulation 15th Street Option for arrival skylight on ‘pork chop’ and 15th Option for closure from Clarendon to Uhle Metro arrival in front of 2100 Clarendon on Square Uhle Street Nature of street between 15th St. and 14th St. Pedestrian promenade, vehicular, or shared Uhle Street Nature of street between Clarendon Blvd. and 15th St. Pedestrian promenade, vehicular, or shared 14th Street Nature of street between Courthouse Road and Veitch Wilson/Clarendon Boulevards Narrow boulevards, consider median & sidewalk widths
12
Concept A Open Space Option for arrival skylight on ‘pork chop’ and 15th Option for arrival/entry plaza in front off 2100 on Square Uhle Street Promenade Nature of primary open space – Lawn/trees, hardscape/ softscape, formal/passive?
Concept A Buildings A. Strayer Block – Private development 300’
A
C.
Verizon Plaza Site – County Building with cultural facility option or private development
D. AMC/Court Square West Site – Private development, liner retail in front of AMC
153-180’
153-180’
C PUBLIC
Landmark Block – Private development (with significant height?), façade preservation option
B
D
NEW
B.
Concept A
NEW PUBLIC
Concept A Active Frontage and Access
NEW PUBLIC MODIFIED STREET ENTRY ACTIVE FRONTAGE PARKING/SERVICE
Concept B Circulation 15th Street Option for arrival plaza on ‘pork chop’ and 15th Option for closure from Clarendon to Uhle Pedestrian promenade between Strayer Building and Verizon Plaza
Uhle Street Nature of street between Clarendon Blvd. and 15th St. Pedestrian promenade, vehicular, or shared Veitch St. pedestrian entry into Courthouse Plaza
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Concept B Open Space Arrival/Entry plaza on ‘pork chop’ and 15th Courthouse Square Pedestrian Promenade Nature of primary open space – Lawn/trees, hardscape/ softscape, formal/passive?
Pedestrian entrance into Courthouse Plaza off of Veitch St.
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Concept B F
Buildings A.
Strayer Block – Private development, Strayer remains option (significant height?)
B.
Landmark Block – Private development, façade preservation option
C.
Verizon Plaza Site – Cultural Facility or Private development
D.
AMC/Court Square West Site – County Building or Private development
E.
2100 Clarendon Frontage – Option, transparent retail, 2-3 stories, outdoor seating
F.
Kiosk or Market Shed
153-180’
A
B
E F
D 153-180’
3-5 stories
C NEW PUBLIC
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Concept B
NEW PUBLIC
21
Concept B Active Frontage and Access
NEW PUBLIC MODIFIED STREET ENTRY ACTIVE FRONTAGE PARKING/SERVICE
22
Concept C Circulation 15th Street Option for arrival skylight on ‘pork chop’ and 15th
Pedestrian promenade between Clarendon and Verizon Plaza Uhle Street Nature of street between Clarendon Blvd. and 15th St. Pedestrian promenade, vehicular, or shared Veitch St. pedestrian entry into Courthouse Plaza
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Concept C Open Space Arrival/Skylight on ‘pork chop’ and 15th Arrival/Entry in front of 2100 Clarendon and 15th directly on square Courthouse Square Pedestrian Promenade
Nature of primary open space – Lawn/trees, hardscape/ softscape, formal/passive? Nature of 14th Street
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Concept C Buildings
300’
B
A
A.
Strayer Block – Private Development, adjusted floorplate
B.
Landmark Block – Private development (significant height?), façade preservation option
C.
Verizon Plaza Site – Private Development (significant height?)
D.
Court Square West Site – County building (option to incorporate cultural facility and to retain theater) or Private development, varied heights
E.
County building-Smaller more iconic wing at end of square
F.
Market Shed or Private development (retain AMC Theater)
G.
Transit Shed/Cafe
G
F D
10-12 stories
E 300’
C NEW PUBLIC
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Concept C
NEW PUBLIC
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Concept C AMC Remains
NEW PUBLIC
27
Concept C Active Frontage and Access
NEW PUBLIC MODIFIED STREET ENTRY ACTIVE FRONTAGE PARKING/SERVICE
28
A
B
C
29
A
B
C
30
A
B
C
31
A
3.9 acres
B
4.2 acres
C
3.15 acres
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Courthouse Square Next Steps
July 22, 2014 Long Range Planning Committee
September/October – Preferred concept outreach to committees, commissions, civic associations September October – LRPC November – Planning Commission December – County Board
33
Courthouse Square
July 22, 2014 Long Range Planning Committee
Questions? A
B
C
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