Envision Courthouse Square - Civic Engagement Comment Summary (Updated 6/11/14) COMMENT FREQUENCY COMMENT
1 Activation of square through development very important
WG2, OE1,OE2,ID, OS
Cultural center on Verizon Plaza OE1, OE2 Buildings to have WG1, WG2,OE2, Architectural/Artistic quality OE1 Use buildings to enclose open OE1, OE2, WG2, space on all sides WG3 Cap off end of Theatre OE2, WG5 Iconic tower on Strayer Cultural center a focal point or directly on open space, transparency, something to pull towards 14th Verizon Dead space: consider tall residential or other on Verzion Plaza
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OE1, OE2,
WG6 WORKING GROUP MEETING 6*
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ID: INTERDEPARTMENTAL INTERVIEWS
OE2, WG2, WG3, WG5, ID
OS: ONLINE SURVEY SUMMARY
Place buildings to maximize open space OE1, OE2 Use buildings to mark/terminate views OE2 New buildings open up to open space on as many sides as possible Consider Solar Orientation of buildings Building Interacts with Metro station and opens to square
BUILDINGS AND DESIGN
Many buildings surrounding square (typically lower) Farmers market structure that opens up to plaza public rooftops with restaurants, parks, views
OE1, OE2 WG2, OE1,OE2, ID
OE1, OE2 OE1, OE2, WG2,WG3, ID OE1, OE2, WG5 OE1, WG2, WG5, ID
Balance of government and civic development OE2, OS Build over top of theatre No more hotels
OE2 OE1
Use existing underutilized office space to accommodate new development New buildings must minimize shadows on square Singular new development, not spread out New development to be open/transparent
OE1, OE2 OE1, OE2 OE1, WG2, ID OE1, OE2, WG2,WG3
Tall Iconic building OE1, OE2, ID No tall building on Landmark Block
OE1,OE2
Landmark Block Open Space
OE1
New Iconic Landmark Block
OE1, OE2, ID
Tall building on Court Square West (mixed use
OE1, OE2 Visual and physical access from Wilson/Clarendon OE1, OE2 Continue a colonnade fabric OE2, WG2, ID Use Wendy's site as gateway
WG2
Preserve and extend lower scale developments along Wilson, where possible
WG2, ID
Monumental connection to Judicial Center
WG2, WG3
Farmers market structure on North of Square
ID
More affordable housing options WG1,ID Include public school in new development
ID
Carefully consider loading dock locations
ID
Repourpose Strayer building
WG5, OE2
No Tall Buildings, Lower
OE2, OS
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Envision Courthouse Square - Civic Engagement Comment Summary (Updated 6/11/14)
COMMENT FREQUENCY COMMENT
1 Consider dedicating 15th street to pedestrian, bus/bike/taxi/pedestrian, openspace extension Keep 15th open/road diet Keep 15th closed on weekends or non-rush Activation of square through development very important Bury 15th Street Easy accessible underground parking Increase bike priority on Wilson/Clarendon Improve underground metro access, open metro to square, daylighting Traffic calming / road diet on Wilson/Clarendon
Improve wayfinding for parking (existing and new)
No large surface parking at new square Keep some surface parking on square
OE1, OE2, OS
WG6 WORKING GROUP MEETING 6*
OE1, OE2
ID: INTERDEPARTMENTAL INTERVIEWS
OE1, OE2, WG3, ID
OS: ONLINE SURVEY SUMMARY
OE1,WG2, ID
OE1, OE2, ID
OE1, OE2, ID, OS
OE1, OE2, OS OE1 OE1, ID, OS OE2
CIRCULATION
OE1 OE1, OE2 OE1 OE1 OE1
Visual organization, vehicular OE1, OE2 OE1, WG2, WG3, ID OE1 OE1
Better bike to Metro access
OE1, OE2, OS
Improved general connectivity, not more traffic
OE1, WG2, WG3, ID
Pedestrian priority square
OE1, OE2
Physical/Visual connection to Square from Wilson/Clarendon
OE2
N. Vietch/14th St pedestrian bridge
OE2
14th St. Road diet
OE2
Carefully consider loading dock locations
ID
Improve pedestrian access/ADA OE2 from south of site Western Metro Entrance
OE2
Improve pedestrian safety/visibility
OE2, WG2, ID
Traffic circle around Landmark Block
WG3
Improved bus stops
ID,OS
Pioneer new flexible transit friendly streets
ID
Design as natural hub/gravitas
WG2
Electronic monitored public parking
ID
The County has a policy for adding streets, not subtracting
ID
Underground parking access from Wilson/Clarendon
ID
Close portion of 14th to make larger open space
WG5
Concern with completely closing streets, but like dedicated or WG5, ID reimagined Concern creation of 'superblock"
OE1: OUTREACH EVENT 1
WG5: WORKING GROUP MEETING 5
Improve pedestrian connections
Improved access in general
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Improved bike wayfinding
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OE1
Improved pedestrian wayfinding
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WG2, OE1,OE2,ID
No traffic/fumes directly on OE1 square Connect history through bike and walking tours OE1 Maintain/ improve number of available public parking spaces OE1, OE2, WG1, and access ID, OS Improve biking connections
Bury Uhle Street
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OE1
New parking behind civic building
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OE1, OE2, ID
Incorporate "walkscore.com"
Incorporate 14th St. as part of the openspace
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Build Metro line spur off Pentagon to Fairfax
Reduce through traffic
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OE1, WG2, ID
OE1, OE2
Dedicated bike path to Custis Trail
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Improve wayfinding for Metro More bike and commuter stations
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OE1, OE2. WG3, ID
Extend Uhle and create a promenade with active frontage, OE1. OE2, WG2, possibly partially covered ID Preserve Courthouse usage as multi-modal hub
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Envision Courthouse Square - Civic Engagement Comment Summary (Updated 6/11/14) COMMENT FREQUENCY COMMENT
1 Cultural/Visitor/Performance/Livin g Heritage Center/ Library on OE1, OE2, WG2, square ID Interactive public sculpture/art that becomes lighting/wayfinding, and is engaging for all ages
Provide Shed/Partially enclosed market on Square, possibly in front of AMC theatre
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OE1, OE2, ID, OS
WG3: WORKING GROUP MEETING 3
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WG4: WORKING GROUP MEETING 4
OE1, OE2, WG3, ID
WG5: WORKING GROUP MEETING 5
Keep the historic trees Cultural Center on square, either at ground level (transparency) or top level of building with public roof access, atrium Connect to plaza and open up so there is more of a visual connection
Constant programming to activate square: events concerts, festivals, etc. not just lawn OE1,OE2, WG2, WG4, OS Open theatre to the Square/park ID Keep theatre. Possibly post 10 year in some other form, possibly OE1,OE2, WG2, underground ID, OS
WG6 WORKING GROUP MEETING 6* ID: INTERDEPARTMENTAL INTERVIEWS
OS: ONLINE SURVEY SUMMARY
Outdoor movies and performances/ night programming OE1, OE2, ID Rotating art installations
WG2,OE1, OE2, ID
CULTURAL RESOURCES
WG1, OE2, OE1, New development should have unique architectural/artistic quality OS Some scale of historic buildings maintained
OE2, WG4
Museum/Children's Museum
OE1
Public rooftop access/roof gardens/performance/parties
OE1, WG2, WG5, ID
Build something like the ChampsOE1 Elysees Sustain views to and from Washington Monument and Wilson/Clarendon corridors
OE1, WG2
Keep, expand, create partial WG2,WG3, WG5, enclosure/shed for Farmer's OE1, OE2,ID, OS Market Square lighting, light that can been seen from a distance, light as art OE1 Outdoor sculptures/sculpture garden Creation of educational and historical component: plaques/art Include an art school
OE1 OE1, OE2, WG2, WG4, ID OE1
Keep a place for the bag pipe player and tai chi man
OE1
Take down the Landmark block
OE1
Accommodate Food Trucks
OE2, OE1, ID, OS
Keep square closer to Deli and Bakery
OE1, OS
No large gatherings
OE1, OS
Rethink Sculpture/Markers/Statue Areas OE1, WG2 Verizon Plaza for Concerts/Tent
OE1
Incorporate digital civic engagement tools (i.e. my mixer)
OE1
Create educational/artistic experiences
OE1
Cultural center on Verizon Plaza
OE1, WG5
Keep the Urban Village Market
OE1, OS
Bowling Alley
OE2, WG2
Bocce Courts
OE2, WG2
Focal point of culture
WG2
Beer garden for all ages
OE1
More civic discourse
WG4, ID, OS
Urban Farming
ID
Merry-go-round
ID
Market should be by Metro Historic Buildings not worth saving, new start
WG5 OS
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Envision Courthouse Square - Civic Engagement Comment Summary (Updated 6/11/14) COMMENT FREQUENCY COMMENT
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GREEN ROOFS ON ALL NEW BUILDINGS
REDUCE HEAT ISLAND EFFECT WITH NEW SQUARE AND PLANTINGS SUSTAINABLE GREEN SPACE IS AN AMENITY TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD PROVIDE ELEMENTS THAT MITIGATE NOISE POLLUTION ON THE SQUARE
MORE TREES ON SQUARE /STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
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OE2
WG4: WORKING GROUP MEETING 4
OE1, OE2, ID
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WG6 WORKING GROUP MEETING 6*
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ID: INTERDEPARTMENTAL INTERVIEWS
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EDUCATION-REALTIME DISPLAYS OF ENERGY SAVED AND STORMWATER MANAGED
ALL NEW BUILDINGS TO CONSIDER SOLAR ORIENTATION/ GENERATE SOLAR ENERGY
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PROVIDE BIKE RACKS
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT
PROVIDE CARE PROGRAMS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD AND WORKFORCE ASSOCIATED WITH SQUARE OE2
ENERGY EFFICIENT NEW BUILDINGS NET ZERO ENERGY/ NET POSITIVE ENERGY
WG2,OE1,OE2, ID
OE1
MORE ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING STATIONS OE1 60% RISE IN EFFICIENCY GAIN OE1 COMBINED HEAT AND COOL AND POWER
OE1, ID
USE PASSIVE HAUS STANDARDS
OE1
IMPLEMENT DISTRICT ENERGY/PROVIDE INCENTIVES OE1, ID, WG2 TO JUMP START ROOFS TO COLLECT AND REUSE WATER
OE1, ID
EFFICIENT (SUSTAINABLE) USE OF PUBLIC SPACE/ REFLECTIVE WG2, OE1 OF ENERGY PLAN
SELF SUSTAINING OPEN SPACE OE1,OE2 OPENSPACE TO TREAT STORMWATER/ FEEL THE WG2, OE2, ID RIVER NATIONAL MODEL FOR ENERGY PLAN WG1 MINIMIZE CARBON FOOTPRINT WG2, ID REUSE BUILDING GREY WATER ID URBAN FARM ON TOP OF FARMERS MARKET STRUCTURE AIR CONDITIONING/TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT TROUGHOUT SQUARE
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A LEADER IN EVIRONMENTAL AND GREEN BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY WG1, WG2,OS
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Envision Courthouse Square - Civic Engagement Comment Summary (Updated 6/11/14) COMMENT FREQUENCY COMMENT
1 Water feature, possibly ice rink, and kid play, possibly sculptural type of fountain
OE2, ID Promenade generally north south (uhle extension) OE1, OE2, WG3 Buildings to have Architectural/Artistic quality WG1, OE2, OE1 Keep the historic trees Power /water/Lights for events Leave space flexible to accommodate different types of events,gatherings, concerts 4 seasons of use Green infrastructure to caputre stormwater Seating and cafes and kiosks Form of grocery store/ market shed
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WG1,WG2,WG4, OE1, OE2, ID, OS
WG6 WORKING GROUP MEETING 6*
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ID: INTERDEPARTMENTAL INTERVIEWS
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OS: ONLINE SURVEY SUMMARY
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Combination of sun and shade OE1, OE2 Labrynth like pattern OE2
OPEN SPACE
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OE1, OE2, ID
No more memorials
Activation of square through development very important
WG2, OE1,OE2,ID
Outdoor movies, night activities
OE1, OE2, WG4, OS
Rotating art installations
WG2,OE1, OE2
Lots of cobblestone More Trees
OE2 WG2, WG3, OE1,OE2, ID
18H/24H use
OE1, WG2
Maximize Open Space Maintain sense of flow through open space
OE1, OE2
OE1 Create a "cozy" open space (feel OE1, OE2, WG2, enclosed) welcoming WG3 Create sense of place OE1, WG2, OS Public Beach
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OE1
Well managed spaces
OE1 Community town square, civic space, gathering space, all ages, WG1, WG2, WG4, third space, nexus OE1, ID, OS Tot lot, for children/parents OE1 Connect the Plaza OE1, OE2, WG3 Discourage People from sleeping in open space OE1 Accesible for Food Trucks OE2, OE1, OS Connect to Rocky Run OE1 More Greenspace/Open lawn Sculpture garden
OE1,OE2, ID
Interactive Museum
OE1
OE1
Outside Ampitheatre
OE2 Flexbible government workspace/ modern county seat/ OE1, WG1, WG2, community business WG4, ID, OS Monumental Gateway WG1, OE1 Resting Place/ Place to Sit/Relax WG2, ID, OS Better connections from metro to square/ accessible/ WG1, WG2,WG3, walkable/urban/gravitas OE1, OE2 Connect Judicial Center to Square
WG3
Porkchop could be arrival focal point
WG3, OE2
Safer Square edges
OE1, WG3
Mixed Surface (hard,medium, soft)
WG4, OE2, ID
Street Noise Mitigation
ID
Transit Center for bus, metro,bicyclist
WG2,ID
Keep connection to Judicial Center from new square
WG5
Open Space to be shaped by the WG5 activities within Open Space at the Landmark Block
WG5, OE2
Social Space
OS
No large gatherings/respect neighborhood peacefulness
OS
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