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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*

OE2, WG3

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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WG4: WORKING GROUP MEETING 4

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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WG3: WORKING GROUP MEETING 3

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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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WG2: WORKING GROUP MEETING 2

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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OE2: OUTREACH EVENT 2

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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WG5, ID

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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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OE2: OUTREACH EVENT 2

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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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WG3: WORKING GROUP MEETING 3

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WG4: WORKING GROUP MEETING 4

OE1, OE2, ID

WG5: WORKING GROUP MEETING 5

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WG6 WORKING GROUP MEETING 6*

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ID: INTERDEPARTMENTAL INTERVIEWS

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OS: ONLINE SURVEY SUMMARY

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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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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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

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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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MEETINGS

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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

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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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