Park Visioning
Good Gateway to ArlingtonGood Gateway to ArlingtonGreat Neighborhood Park for Rosslyn
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Park VisioningExisting Conditions
Regional SettingConnections
Georgetown
Rosslyn
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Park VisioningObservations
Urban Plazas
Local SettingConnections
Urban Plazas+
Open Space
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Park VisioningObservations
Walking Distances
Local SettingConnections
5 minute walk10 minute walk
g
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Park VisioningObservations
Local SettingConnections
State and Federal Land
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Park VisioningObservations
Local SettingConnections
Metro and Central Rosslyn
S
North Ft. Myer Drive
North Nash Street
North Moore Street
North Lynn StreetEsplanade and Corridor of Light
Central Place
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Cultural Center
Park VisioningObservations
Local SettingConnections
BIKE /PEDESTRIAN
CIRCULATION
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Park VisioningObservations
Local SettingConnections
The Aqueduct Bridge
1 2 3
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Park VisioningObservations
Site
Potential Street Improvements
Gateway Building SiteGateway Building SiteGateway Building SiteGateway Building Site
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Park VisioningObservations
SiteIsland
IslandsNested Islands
Site
Connected IslandsViews
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Park VisioningObservations
Topography
4%
Topography
81.566.0
61.063.0
4%1%
70.8685.59%
5.5%
89.577.0
61.579.5
4%
4%
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Park VisioningObservations
Significant Elements
66Air Intake
Sycamore
Significant Elements
66Air Intake
Purple HeartMemorial
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Air Intake Memorial
N
Park VisioningObservationsPedestrian Traffic
C
Pedestrian Traffic
C
B
AA
Location A6:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 87% (1,802) of the 2,064 pedestrians crossed
Location B6:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 77% (894) of the 1,167 pedestrians crossed
Location C6:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 81% (1,021) of the 1,263 pedestrians crossed
this segment of Lee Highway Westbound at the street-level and 13% (262) crossed via the skywalk.
Peak crossings :8:45 and 9:45 AM (AM peak period), 12:00 and 1:00 PM (Mid-Day peak period),5:00 and 6:00 PM (PM peak period).
this segment of North Fort Myer Drive at the street-level and 23% (273) crossed via the skywalk.
Peak crossings :7:45 and 8:45 AM (AM peak period), 12:30 and 1:30 PM (Mid-Day peak period),5:15 and 6:15 PM (PM peak period).
this segment of Lee Highway Eastbound at the street-level and 19% (242) crossed via the skywalk.
Peak crossings:7:45 and 8:45 AM (AM peak period), 12:15 and 1:15 PM (Mid-Day peak period),5:15 and 6:15 PM (PM peak period).
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During these specific periods, the range of pedestrians at the street-level ranged from 82% (Mid-Day) to 96% (AM).
During these specific periods, the range of pedestrians at the street-level ranged from 63% (Mid-Day) to 82% (AM).
During these specific periods, the range of pedestrians at the street-level ranged from 66% (Mid-Day) to 85% (AM).
Park VisioningProgram
Current•Jazz Fest•Gateway to Fitness•Gateway to Fitness•Summer Movies
Wish List•More events•Flexible Space: Commons Area•Active Recreation/Play: Bocce, Frisbee, Ice Skating, Active Recreation/Play: Bocce, Frisbee, Ice Skating,
Volleyball, Skating•Concession/Food: Lunchtime destination•Arts: Connection to Cultural Ctr
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•Arts: Connection to Cultural Ctr.
Park VisioningProgram
Sustainability/Energy ExhibitsSustainability/Energy Exhibits
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Park VisioningConceptual Strategies
Gateway Building SiteGateway Building SiteGateway Building SiteGateway Building Site
Gateway Park EastGateway Park East(Phase I)(Phase I)
Gateway Park WestGateway Park WestGateway Park WestGateway Park West(Phase 2)(Phase 2)
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Park VisioningConceptual StrategiesCHOICES
REFINE EXISTING REDESIGN PARK
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Park VisioningConceptual
StrategiesStrategiesRefine Existing
Retain Bridge over Ft. Meyerg y
Street Trees on LHW EastPavilion in NE Corner
Fountain along N. LynnActive RecreationActive Recreation
Open views within East ParkStage alternatives
ReplantCover walls in Green
RefurnishBridge Ceiling Treatment
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Park VisioningConceptual
StrategiesStrategiesRefine Existing
Tree MassingRetain Bridge over Ft. Meyerg y
Street Trees on LHW EastPavilion in NE Corner
Fountain along N. LynnActive RecreationActive Recreation
Open views within East ParkStage alternatives
ReplantCover walls in Green
RefurnishBridge Ceiling Treatment
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Park VisioningConceptual
StrategiesStrategiesTwo Parks Sweep
Open EdgesCentral Lawn
Urbane to NaturalCivic to Neighborhood
Remove Bridge
South Promenade
Swept PathsPromenade on LHW EastPlantings on Northern edgeImprove Visibility btw Parks
Swept PathsNegotiate Grades
Define Lawns
Gathering Area Lynn/Moore
Gathering area in NEFood Service and RestroomsCanopy ShadeFlexible Seating
PavilionShaded Flexible Seating
Active Playg
Water
Integrate Play
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Park VisioningConceptual
StrategiesStrategiesTwo Parks Sweep
Tree MassingOpen EdgesCentral Lawn
Urbane to NaturalCivic to Neighborhood
Remove Bridge
South Promenade
Swept PathsPromenade on LHW EastPlantings on Northern edgeImprove Visibility btw Parks
Swept PathsNegotiate Grades
Define Lawns
Gathering Area Lynn/Moore
Gathering area in NEFood Service and RestroomsCanopy ShadeFlexible Seating
PavilionShaded Flexible Seating
Active Playg
Water
Integrate Play
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Park VisioningConceptual
StrategiesStrategiesGreat Lawn/Riverine
Remove BridgeOpen Edges
One LawnSouth Promenade
North Meander
Central Lawn
Urbane to NaturalCivic to Neighborhood
Street Trees on LHW EastPlantings on Northern edgeImprove Visibility btw Parks
Gathering area in NEFood Service and RestroomsCanopy ShadeFlexible Seatingg
Integrate Play
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Park VisioningConceptual
StrategiesStrategiesGreat Lawn/Riverine
Tree MassingOpen Edges Remove Bridge
Central Lawn
Urbane to NaturalCivic to Neighborhood
One LawnSouth Promenade
North Meander
Promenade on LHW EastPlantings on Northern edgeImprove Visibility btw Parks
Gathering area in NEFood Service and RestroomsCanopy ShadeFlexible SeatinggWater
Integrate Play
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Park VisioningConceptual
StrategiesStrategiesSweep
Open EdgesRemove Bridge
One LawnSouth PromenadeNorth Wall Garden
Central Lawn
Urbane to NaturalCivic to Neighborhood
North Wall GardenStreet Trees on LHW EastPlantings on Northern edgeImprove Visibility btw Parks
Gathering area in NEFood Service and RestroomsCanopy ShadeFlexible Seatingg
Integrate Play
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Park VisioningConceptual
StrategiesStrategiesSweep
Tree MassingOpen EdgesCentral Lawn
Urbane to NaturalCivic to Neighborhood
Remove Bridge
One LawnSouth PromenadeNorth Wall Garden
Promenade on LHW EastPlantings on Northern edgeImprove Visibility btw Parks
North Wall Garden
Gathering area in NEFood Service and RestroomsCanopy ShadeFlexible SeatinggWater
Integrate Play
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