envision courthouse square - Arlingtonva
N. VEITCH ST. AND 14TH ST. N. • Improved and re-graded gateway treatment. • Redesign stairs and ramps to improve accessibility. • Use topography and stairs to celebrate entrance. • Integrate landscaping and water to enhance the pedestrian experience. • Redesign the space to feel open, safe and inviting.
N. Courthouse Rd.
N. Veitch St.
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N. Uhle. St.
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N. Veitch St.
N. U
14th St. N. 14th St. N.
STUDY AREA NEW
15th St. N.
14th St. N.
14th St. N.
14th St. N.
STUDY AREA
STUDY AREA
NEW
NEW
PUBLIC
• Improved and re-graded gateway treatment. • Redesign stairs and ramps to improve accessibility. • Use topography and stairs to celebrate entrance. • Integrate landscaping and water to enhance the pedestrian experience. • Redesign the space to feel open, safe and inviting.
15th St. N.
15th St. N.
14th St. N.
C
Crossroads Concept Gateway Treatment
N. Courthouse Rd.
• Enhance existing connection. • Redesign stairs and ramps to improve accessibility. • Integrate landscaping and water to enhance the pedestrian experience. • Redesign the space to feel open, safe and inviting.
B
Gateway Treatment Traditional Concept
Concept
N. Uhle. St.
A
Enhance Connection
Concept
N. Veitch St.
Concept
N. Courthouse Rd.
#7
PUBLIC
PUBLIC
TBD Examples of steps with seating and landscaping
Water feature and stairs with plaza above
Lincoln Center, NYC
Bilbao, Spain
Elevated Acre. NYC
Considerations • Costs associated with infrastructure and regrading of street and sidewalks. • Subsurface and structural impacts to garage. • Accessibility and access for all users. • Safety, visibility,and lighting. • Challenging slopes on 14th St. N.
ENVISION COURTHOUSE SQUARE where people come together
Harbor Steps, Seattle, WA
Considerations • Costs associated with infrastructure and regrading of street and sidewalks. • Subsurface and structural impacts to garage. • Accessibility and access for all users. • Safety, visibility, and lighting. • Challenging slopes on 14th St. N. • Significant treatment will require redevelopment of Court Square West and AMC Theatre.
Feedback results will be available online. Visit sites.arlingtonva.us/courthouse
Considerations • Costs associated with infrastructure and regrading of street and sidewalks. • Subsurface and structural impacts to garage. • Accessibility and access for all users. • Safety, visibility, and lighting. • Challenging slopes on 14th St. N. • Significant treatment will require redevelopment of Court Square West and AMC Theatre.
N. Courthouse Rd.
N. Veitch St.
St.
N. Uhle. St.
hle.
N. Veitch St.
N. U
14th St. N. 14th St. N.
STUDY AREA NEW
15th St. N.
14th St. N.
14th St. N.
14th St. N.
STUDY AREA
STUDY AREA
NEW
NEW
PUBLIC
• Improved and re-graded gateway treatment. • Redesign stairs and ramps to improve accessibility. • Use topography and stairs to celebrate entrance. • Integrate landscaping and water to enhance the pedestrian experience. • Redesign the space to feel open, safe and inviting.
15th St. N.
15th St. N.
14th St. N.
C
Crossroads Concept Gateway Treatment
N. Courthouse Rd.
• Enhance existing connection. • Redesign stairs and ramps to improve accessibility. • Integrate landscaping and water to enhance the pedestrian experience. • Redesign the space to feel open, safe and inviting.
B
Gateway Treatment Traditional Concept
Concept
N. Uhle. St.
A
Enhance Connection
Concept
N. Veitch St.
Concept
N. Courthouse Rd.
#7
PUBLIC
PUBLIC
TBD Examples of steps with seating and landscaping
Water feature and stairs with plaza above
Lincoln Center, NYC
Bilbao, Spain
Elevated Acre. NYC
Considerations • Costs associated with infrastructure and regrading of street and sidewalks. • Subsurface and structural impacts to garage. • Accessibility and access for all users. • Safety, visibility,and lighting. • Challenging slopes on 14th St. N.
ENVISION COURTHOUSE SQUARE where people come together
Harbor Steps, Seattle, WA
Considerations • Costs associated with infrastructure and regrading of street and sidewalks. • Subsurface and structural impacts to garage. • Accessibility and access for all users. • Safety, visibility, and lighting. • Challenging slopes on 14th St. N. • Significant treatment will require redevelopment of Court Square West and AMC Theatre.
Feedback results will be available online. Visit sites.arlingtonva.us/courthouse
Considerations • Costs associated with infrastructure and regrading of street and sidewalks. • Subsurface and structural impacts to garage. • Accessibility and access for all users. • Safety, visibility, and lighting. • Challenging slopes on 14th St. N. • Significant treatment will require redevelopment of Court Square West and AMC Theatre.
