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Transforming Tysons
Tysons Corner Urban CenterComprehensive Plan
Linda E. Hollis, AICPDepartment of Planning & ZoningFairfax CountySeptember 27, 2011
Image source: VDOT
Tysons Today
“That it is also a strip-malled, traffic-clogged mess does not take away from the fact that it is one of the great economic success stories of our time.” – Time
Quote source: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1587284,00.html
Tysons Today
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Tysons by the Numbers
• 2,100 acres
(0.8% of Fairfax County)
• 17,000 residents
(1.6% of County total)
• 105,000 jobs
(18.5% of County total)
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Tysons Comprehensive Plan
• Planning process began in 2005 with creation of citizen task force following FTA record of decision for Dulles Rail
• Plan adopted by County Board in June 2010
• Blueprint for future redevelopment proposals
• American Planning Association’s 2011 Daniel Burnham Award for a Comprehensive Plan
Image source: American Planning Association
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Vision for Tysons
A livable urban center with
• 100,000 residents; 200,000 jobs• Grid of complete streets• Transit-oriented development• Facilities for pedestrians & bikes• Transportation demand management
and parking maximums• Parks, plazas, and open space• Green buildings and environmental
stewardship• Arts and cultural opportunities
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Intensity Concept Map
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Affordable/Workforce Housing• 20% of new housing units
affordable to incomes ranging from 50% - 120% of area median income (AMI)
101-120% of AMI 5% of units
81-100% of AMI 5% of units
71-80% of AMI 5% of units
61-70% of AMI 3% of units
> 50-60% of AMI 2% of unitsImage source: The Lofts at Park Crest
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Workforce Housing Details• Development within ¼ mile of a Metro station
is not subject to a maximum FAR; must meet 20% WDU policy
• 20% bonus density allowed for sites more than ¼ mile from Metro station– Any bonus units created are excluded from WDU
calculation
Image sources: Torti Gallas, Goody Clancy, Loree Grand
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Workforce Housing Details• Creative strategies for
providing housing can be considered• Housing “bank” similar to
wetlands bank• Incorporating WDUs into public
buildings• Off-site provision of WDUs
(within Tysons planning boundary)
• Flexibility in % requirement allowed for meeting additional housing needs (e.g. lower income tiers) Image source: Lofts at Park Crest
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Linkage Contribution• Non-residential contribution
toward creating affordable housing opportunities in Tysons• $3.00 upfront or $0.25
annually per non-residential square foot
• Ground floor retail excluded from contribution
• Board recommendation to consider county-wide policy
Image source: Georgelas Group
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Zoning Ordinance Amendment• Comprehensive Plan is a guide
for future development
• Zoning Ordinance implements the Comprehensive Plan
• Proposals to rezone property are evaluated for conformance with Comprehensive Plan
• New zoning district (PTC) established specifically for Tysons
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Rezoning Cases Submitted
1/4 mile Metro rings
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Spring Hill Station (Georgelas)
Spring Hill Rd
Tyco Rd
Rt. 7
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Spring Hill Station (Georgelas)
Spring Hill Rd
Tyco Rd
Rt. 7
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Spring Hill Rd.
Rt. 7
Dominion Square (CARS)
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Metro Station
Dominion Square (CARS)
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Rt. 7
Rt. 123
Pinnacle Dr.
Tysons Central (NV Comm.)
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Metro Station
Tysons Central (NV Comm.)
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Rt. 123
Jone
s Bra
nch
Dr.
Tysons Blvd.
Westpark Dr.
WestPark (Cityline)
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WestPark (Cityline)
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Rt. 123
Scotts
Cross
ing Rd.
Capital Beltway
Capital One
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Metro Station
Existing Cap One
Buildings
Capital One
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Rt. 123
Anderson Rd.
Colshire Dr.
Old M
eado
w Rd.
Scotts Run Station (Cityline)
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Metro Station
Scotts Run Station (Cityline)
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Anderson Rd.Colshire Dr.
The Commons (LCOR)
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The Commons (LCOR)
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For more information, please go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/tysons