Realizing Rosslyn:
a new era of opportunity
Presentation to Transportation Commission on the Draft Rosslyn Plan Framework (request to advertise) February 27, 2014 GOODY CLANCY WITH KITTELSON & ASSOCIATES | RHODESIDE & HARWELL FARR ASSOCIATES | W-ZHA
Meeting Purpose • Provide a status update on Realize Rosslyn
• Commission input on the Draft Rosslyn Plan Framework (prior to the March 2014 Request to Advertise)
• Discuss Next Steps GOODY CLANCY WITH KITTELSON & ASSOCIATES | RHODESIDE & HARWELL FARR ASSOCIATES | W-ZHA
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WHERE is Realize Rosslyn
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WHAT will Realize Rosslyn address Transportation
Public Parks and Open Space
Building Heights and Form
Urban Design
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Transportation Elements to Address
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Draft Rosslyn Plan Framework • Major milestone to help set exciting foundation for developing full Sector Plan Update
• Outgrowth of analyses, preliminary concepts, and broad community input
• Comprised of Vision Statement, Principles and Policy Directives (in text, maps, and graphics) GOODY CLANCY WITH KITTELSON & ASSOCIATES | RHODESIDE & HARWELL FARR ASSOCIATES | W-ZHA
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Challenges and Opportunities
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Challenges and Opportunities
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Challenges and Opportunities
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Vision Principles
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“Regional transit hub”
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Challenges and Opportunities
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Challenges and Opportunities
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Challenges and Opportunities
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A Block Structure that improves walkability, access, and circulation Create 18th Street extension and other connecting spaces
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Transform Fort Myer Drive BlockStreet Structure that andA Lynn w/ two-way improves walkability, traffic and removal of tunnel access, and circulation Create 18th Street extension and other connecting spaces Reorient Moore Street with a greater and improved pedestrian focus and character
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Transform Fort Myer Drive Work withStreet partners Block Structure that andA Lynn w/ on two-way emerging plans for second improves walkability, traffic and removal of tunnel Rosslyn Metro Station access, and circulation Create flexibility 18th Street Maintain needed extension and other to potentially accommodate connecting spaces future streetcar connections Reorient Moore Street with with the District of Columbia a greater and improved pedestrian focus and character Improve regional and local bus service in Rosslyn, by strategic dispersal and increasing number of stops and GOODY CLANCY WITH KITTELSON & ASSOCIATES | RHODESIDE & HARWELL FARR ASSOCIATES | W-ZHA
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Right-size sidewalks, create new connections, and make streetscapes better and safer places to be Maintain the western spur of the skywalk until a new 18th Street connection is created
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Expand and enhance the system of bike facilities
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Next Steps • 2/27: Transportation Commission (RTA)
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• 3/5: Planning Commission (RTA) • 3/11 + 3/12 (Tentative): Open Houses • 3/15 or 3/18: County Board RTA
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• 3/20: North Rosslyn Civic Association • 3/27: Transportation Commission • 3/31 or 4/2: Planning Commission • 4/12 or 4/22: County Board GOODY CLANCY WITH KITTELSON & ASSOCIATES | RHODESIDE & HARWELL FARR ASSOCIATES | W-ZHA
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For more information • Realize Rosslyn website: http://www.arlingtonva.us/rosslyn • Contact: County Project Manager: Anthony Fusarelli, Jr., AICP 703-228-3548
[email protected] DES Staff Coordinator: Kelly Cornell 703-228-0088
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