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Project IntroductionVisioning

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Park Visioning

Good Gateway to ArlingtonGood Gateway to ArlingtonGreat Neighborhood Park for Rosslyn

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Park VisioningExisting Conditions

ProgramProgramConceptual Strategies

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Park VisioningExisting Conditions

Regional SettingConnections

Georgetown

Rosslyn

Slide 4 Rosslyn Gateway ParkN

Park VisioningObservations

Urban Plazas

Local SettingConnections

Urban Plazas+

Open Space



Walking Distances


5 minute walk10 minute walk

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State and Federal Land




Metro and Central Rosslyn

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North Ft. Myer Drive

North Nash Street

North Moore Street

North Lynn StreetEsplanade and Corridor of Light

Central Place

Slide 9 Rosslyn Gateway Park

Cultural Center



BIKE /PEDESTRIAN

CIRCULATION




FALL LINE




The Aqueduct Bridge

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Site

Potential Street Improvements

Gateway Building SiteGateway Building SiteGateway Building SiteGateway Building Site



SiteIsland

IslandsNested Islands

Site

Connected IslandsViews



[Ground level images plus views beyound]views beyound]

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Topography

4%

Topography

81.566.0

61.063.0

4%1%

70.8685.59%

5.5%

89.577.0

61.579.5

4%

4%



Significant Elements

66Air Intake

Sycamore

Significant Elements

66Air Intake

Purple HeartMemorial


Air Intake Memorial

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StructuralStructural


Park VisioningObservationsPedestrian Traffic

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Pedestrian Traffic

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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).


During these specific periods, the range of pedestrians at the street-level ranged from 82% (Mid-Day) to 96% (AM).



Park VisioningProgram

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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.


Jazz FestJazz Fest



Summer MoviesSummer Movies



MusicMusic



Green SpaceGreen Space



FoodFood



PlayPlay



Sustainability/Energy ExhibitsSustainability/Energy Exhibits



WaterWater



ArtArt


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)


Park VisioningConceptual StrategiesCHOICES

REFINE EXISTING REDESIGN PARK



Bridge RemovalBridge Removal


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



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


Park VisioningSchemes

Refine ExistingRefine Existing



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



StrategiesStrategiesTwo Parks Sweep

Tree MassingOpen EdgesCentral Lawn


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


Character



StrategiesStrategiesGreat Lawn/Riverine

Remove BridgeOpen Edges

One LawnSouth Promenade

North Meander

Central Lawn


Street Trees on LHW EastPlantings on Northern edgeImprove Visibility btw Parks

Gathering area in NEFood Service and RestroomsCanopy ShadeFlexible Seatingg

Integrate Play



StrategiesStrategiesGreat Lawn/Riverine

Tree MassingOpen Edges Remove Bridge

Central Lawn


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


Character



StrategiesStrategiesSweep

Open EdgesRemove Bridge

One LawnSouth PromenadeNorth Wall Garden

Central Lawn


North Wall GardenStreet Trees on LHW EastPlantings on Northern edgeImprove Visibility btw Parks

Gathering area in NEFood Service and RestroomsCanopy ShadeFlexible Seatingg

Integrate Play



StrategiesStrategiesSweep

Tree MassingOpen EdgesCentral Lawn


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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