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Envision Courthouse Square Planning and Urban Design Study

21 May 2014

Cooper, Robertson & Partners Architecture, Urban Designwith Buro Happold, HR&A, Kimley –Horn, Nelson Nygaard, & Tactical Aesthetics

CONCEPT VIGNETTES OVERVIEW:

1. DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITYA. Building Sites:

• Assess

2. NEW BUILDING OPTIONSA. Landmark Block

• Low• High

B. Distributed DevelopmentC. South SiteD. Court Square West/AMC

• Short Term• Mid-Long Term

E. Strayer• Improved Existing• New Iconic• Open to Metro

3. CIRCULATIONA. Metro Access

• Quality of Experience• One Main Identity

B. Plaza ConnectionC. Improved Pedestrian AccessD. Transit ModificationsE. Parking Accommodations

4. OPEN SPACE:A. Respect the Historic TreesB. Shade and BufferC. Maintain ViewD. Variety of LandscapeE. Variety of CanopyF. Active Programming Options

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CULTURAL RESOURCES AND DESIGN PRINCIPLES PERMEATE

AS RELEVANT, CULTURAL RESOURCE INFLUENCE AND

ENHANCEMENT ARE INDICATED BY THIS ICON

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AS RELEVANT, DESIGN PRINCIPLES ARE PREFACED BY:

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DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY:DP-MAXIMIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE ACTIVE FRONTAGE ON COURTHOUSE SQUARE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA

BUILDING SITES

1. LANDMARK BLOCK

2. 1515 N COURTHOUSE

3. COUNTY JAIL

4. VISUAL & PHYSICAL OPPORTUNITY

5. JUDICIAL CENTER

6. COURT SQUARE EAST

7. HILTON GARDEN

8. VERIZON BUILDING

9. NEW PROPOSED VERIZON PLAZA BUILDING

10. MET TOWER LIFE INSURANCE BUILDING

11. COURT SQUARE WEST

12. AMC THEATRE

13. COURTHOUSE PLAZA (2100)

14. STRAYER BUILDING

JBGRESI-COMM

AMCTHEATER

STRAYERBUILDING

COURT.SQUAREWEST

COURT SQUAREEAST

JUDICIARYCENTER

COUNTY JAIL

OFFICE/RETAILBUILDING

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INSURANCE

COURTHOUSEPLAZA

VERIZONBUILDING

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Improved Building

Proposed Building

Building outside of study area

Study Area

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BUILDING SITES - ASSESS

1. LANDMARK BLOCK:

• 180’ tall development w/ active ground floor

• 300’ tall development w/ active ground floor

2. 1515 N COURTHOUSE:• Active frontage remain (Bayou, etc.)

3. COUNTY JAIL• Jail and subway remains

• Other opportunities

5. JUDICIAL CENTER• Courts remain

• Other opportunities

6. COURT SQUARE EAST• Cafe, restaurant, cleaners remain

7. HILTON GARDEN• Opportunity for active ground floor

JBGRESI-COMM

JUDICIARYCENTER

COUNTY JAIL

OFFICE/RETAILBUILDING

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COURT SQUAREEAST


Improved Building

Proposed Building


Study Area

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BUILDING SITES - ASSESS

4. VISUAL & PHYSICAL OPPORTUNITY: • Security

• Visibility

• Identity

8. VERIZON BUILDING• Connect to second & third floor at grade of square

• Rethink second & third floor uses

• Reinvent North Façade to be more open/active

9. NEW PROPOSED VERIZON PLAZA BUILDING• Accommodate cultural facility, library, events as low rise

• Accommodate County fully or portion depending on height

• Reinvent Verizon plaza

• Create an active south front on square

10. MET TOWER LIFE INSURANCE BUILDING• Existing tenant remain

• New entry at upper 232’ level

11. COURT SQUARE WEST• New building

• Additional open space

• Recapture activity with new ground floor on square

12. AMC THEATRE• Reinvent in existing envelope

• Add to facade(s)

13. COURTHOUSE PLAZA (2100)• New ground floor uses

• Add ground floor space to square

14. STRAYER BUILDING SITE:• Strayer remains. Ground floor reinvented

• New building with active ground floor

• Strayer removed to create opening to Clarendon/Wilson

44AMCTHEATER

STRAYERBUILDING

COURT.SQUAREWEST

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METTOWER

INSURANCE

COURTHOUSEPLAZA

VERIZONBUILDING


Improved Building

Proposed Building


Study Area

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DP-PRESERVE SIGNIFICANT VIEWS BOTH INTO AND OUT OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE.

BUILDING OPTIONS

BUILDINGS OPTIONS:DP-FOSTER NEW DEVELOPMENT THAT WILL BE DISTINCT TO ARLINGTON, AND INTEGRATE ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS, PERFORM SUSTAINABLY, AND EMBRACE THE CIVIC NATURE AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE.

LANDMARK BUILDING

− Active ground floor

− Create as many addresses as possible

− Consider height and GFA opportunity

FRONTAGE RANKING IN RELATION TO SQUARE:1. WILSON/CLARENDON

2. NORTH SQUARE/15TH ST

3. N. UHLE

4. N. COURTHOUSE ROAD (SERVICE ACCESS)

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LANDMARKBUILDING

(JBG)

Community Outreach Event Massing Survey, Working Model


Improved Building

Study Area

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BUILDINGS OPTIONS

LANDMARK BUILDING - LOW

STUDY HEIGHT AND GFA OPPORTUNITY

SITE PLAN HEIGHT= 180’LANDMARKBUILDING

(JBG)

Landmark building 180’ Height


Study Area

Improved Building

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SHADOW STUDY: 9:00 AM

SHADOW STUDY: 1:00 PM

BUILDINGS OPTIONS

LANDMARK BUILDING - HIGH

STUDY HEIGHT AND GFA OPPORTUNITY TO CONSIDER

SITE PLAN HEIGHT= 300’

• Economic advantage

• Presence on the square/Clarendon/Wilson

• Icon on the hill-views into and out

• Opportunity for Affordable Housing units in exchange for density

LANDMARKBUILDING

(JBG)

Landmark building 300’ Height


Improved Building

Study Area

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DISTRIBUTED OPTIONS-BREAKING DOWN SCALE

− Use multiple sites for growth to keep maximum building height low− Consider existing buildings as opportunity for county to lease− Four sites adjacent to square for additional development:

1. Verizon Plaza

2. Court Square West/AMC

3. Courthouse Plaza

4. Strayer

OPPORTUNITY35 KGFA2 FL

380 KGFA12 FL

355 KGFA10 FL

100 KGFA10 FL

120 KGFA5 FL

21 KGFA3 FL

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Improved Building

Proposed Building

Study Area

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Outside Study Area


SOUTH SITE OPTION-VERIZON PLAZA INFILL:DP-USE EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY TO CELEBRATE THE PLATEAU,

EASE PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENTS, AND CREATE A COHESIVE EXPERIENCE OF THE THREE-DIMENSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OF THESITE.

1. VERIZON BUILDING2. METRO TOWER LIFE INSURANCE BUILDING3. NEW VERIZON PLAZA BUILDING: an iconic low scale (3-4 floors)

taller building could accommodate more development or affordable

housing but would potentially cast afternoon shadow on square

4. COURT SQUARE WEST

COURT SQUAREEAST

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35 KGFA2 FL

380 KGFA12 FL

355 KGFA10 FL

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Improved Building

Proposed Building

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WEST BUILDING OPTION-KEEPING THE AMC THEATER

− Accommodate low rise development

− Accommodate County fully or partially if more floors

− New active frontage on western edge of Square

− Potential to reinvent blank façade(s) on AMC

− Negotiations with Building/Landowners will be needed

− Opportunity for reinvention of Court Square West as affordable housing



Improved Building

Proposed Building

Study Area

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WEST BUILDING OPTION-AMC LEASE EXPIRES AFTER 10 YEARS

− Better physical and visual connection to the Courthouse Plaza

− Following AMC lease expiration

− Opportunity for a consolidated 300K to 400K development if taller building

− Opportunity for affordable housing component if developed with greater density

300 KGFA20 FL



Plaza

Proposed Building

Physical Connection

ACCESS

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Visual Connection


STRAYER BUILDING OPTION

IMPROVED STRAYER BUILDING

− Rethink existing loading dock frontage on square

− More visual access to Metro

− More active ground floor uses


STRAYERBUILDING


Improved Building

Direction of views

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Visual Connection

BUILDINGS OPTIONS:DP-FOSTER NEW DEVELOPMENT THAT WILL BE DISTINCT TO ARLINGTON, AND INTEGRATE ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS, PERFORM SUSTAINABLY, AND EMBRACE THE CIVIC NATURE AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE


ICONIC STRAYER BUILDING

− No solar impact on site (no shadows cast on square)

− Great visibility eastbound on Clarendon Blvd

− Direct access to Metro

− Identity to the site

− Separates Clarendon/Wilson Blvd from square

− Opportunity for affordable housing component

300 KGFA(30 FL)



Proposed Building

Direction of Views

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Physical Connection

Visual Connection

BUILDINGS OPTIONS:DP-CONNECT PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE TO IMPROVE PUBLIC TRANSIT ACCESS.


OPEN THE SITE UP TO THE METRO

− No solar impact on site (no shadows cast on square)

− Great visibility eastbound on Clarendon Blvd

− Direct access to Metro

− Opens up Clarendon/Wilson Blvd from square

− Less use of ground floor area

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Open Space

Visual / Physical Accessibility

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Physical Connection

Visual Connection

CIRCULATION

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CIRCULATION- PEDESTRIAN :EXISTING METRO ACCESS & QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE

1. - DIRECT ACCESS TO METRO PLATFORM

2. - TERMINATES THE EXISTING PLAZA- LONG TUNNEL TO REACH THE PLATFORM- METRO IDENTITY ON PLAZA

3. -ESCALATOR ENTRY/EXIT NOT EASY TO BE LOCATED

4. - NO NEED TO WAIT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL TO CROSS- LONG TUNNEL TO REACH THE PLATFORM FROM ENTRY/EXIT STAIR

Exiting Courthouse metro station / pathway, Arlington, VA


Elevator

Escalator / Stairs

Platform

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CIRCULATION- PEDESTRIAN :DP- CONNECT PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE TO IMPROVE PUBLIC TRANSIT ACCESS.

Render of new Fulton Street Station, New York Canary Wharf tube station, London UK

Grand Entrance of Apple Store, New York


Elevator

Escalator / Stairs

Platform

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Access

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CIRCULATION- PEDESTRIAN :DP- CONNECT PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE TO IMPROVE PUBLIC TRANSIT ACCESS.

JOIN PLAZA & SQUARE

VISUAL & PHYSICAL CONNECTION FROM SQUARE TO PLAZA BLOCKED BY ESCALATOR, WALL + TREES

Blocked View from Courthouse Plaza


Open Space

Existing Trees

Visual and Physical Accessibility

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Visual Axis Barrier

CIRCULATION-PEDESTRIAN & VEHICULAR :DP- CONNECT PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE TO IMPROVE PUBLIC TRANSIT ACCESS.

1. 15TH STREET BLOCKS SQUARE CONNECTION TO WILSON/CLARENDON BLVD

2. VERIZON DISCONNECTED FROM SQUARE BY 14TH STREET

3. N. VEITCH STREET OPPORTUNITY

4. N. UHLE EXTENDED AS PROMENADE• Rethink existing Strayer service access & street/sidewalk configuration

15TH ST

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Open Space

Modified / Dedicated Street

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Dedicated Promenade

Existing Service Access

CIRCULATION -TRANSIT:DP- ENCOURAGE OPTIMAL USE OF STREETS TO ACHIEVE, AN ACTIVE PUBLIC REALM WITH SAFE PEDESTRIAN PASSAGE

EXISTING BUS STOP/ROUTE AND PARKING


Bus Parking

Bus Stop

Bus Route


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SATURDAY BUS STOP/ROUTE & PARKING

OPTION 1 – TURN AT NORTH RHODES STREET

If both 15th and Uhle streets are closed, existing Saturday bus routes used


Bus Parking

Bus Stop

Bus Route

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PROPOSED BUS STOP/ROUTE AND PARKING

OPTION 2 – BUS STOP ON 15TH STREET

If the Strayer building site is closed to Courthouse square


Bus Parking

Bus Stop

Bus Route

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PARK LOCATION AND COUNTS:DP-ACCOMMODATE PARKING NEEDS THROUGH MEANS THAT ADD VALUE TO THE COURTHOUSE SQUARE AREA.

PARKING TO BE REPLACED UNDERGROUND 1- COUNTY PARKING LOT

• 137 PUBLIC SPACES

• 45 COUNTY SPACES

2- COURT SQUARE WEST• 80 COUNTY SPACES

3- UHLE ST• 6 PUBLIC SPACES

• 4 ZIP CAR

4- 15TH ST• 20 PUBLIC SPACES

5- 14TH ST• 28 COUNTY SPACES

TOTAL 320 SPACES Existing Courthouse Parking Lot

EXISTING PARKING

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EXISTING PARKING

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Existing Parking

Study Area

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PROPOSED PARKING

AREA64,800SQ FT

180’

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EXISTING PARKING

EXISTING PARKING


Existing Parking

Proposed Parking

Study Area

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PROPOSED UNDERGROUND PARKING:DP-ACCOMMODATE PARKING NEEDS THROUGH MEANS THAT ADD VALUE TO THE COURTHOUSE SQUARE AREA.

EXAMPLE OF SUBGRADE PARKING:

APPROXIMATELY 65K SQFT FLOOR PLATE =335 SPACES2 FLOORS DEEP = 130K GFA = 670 SPACES4 FLOORS DEEP = 260K GFA = 1340 SPACES

COMPARISON NOTE:

2100 CLARENDON/AMC 72K SQFT FLOOR PLATE = 371 SPACES 4 FLOORS DEEP = 288K GFA = 1,484 SPACES

PROPOSED PARKING

AREA64,800SQ FT

EXISTING PARKING

EXISTING PARKING


Existing Parking

Possible Parking Access

Proposed Parking

Possible Connections

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PROPOSED UNDERGROUND PARKING ENTRY:DP-ACCOMMODATE PARKING NEEDS THROUGH MEANS THAT ADD VALUE TO THE COURTHOUSE SQUARE AREA.

PARTIALLY DEDICATED 15TH STREET

• Parking entry option from 15th

• Parking entry option from off N. Veitch

PROPOSED PARKING

AREA64,800SQ FT

EXISTING PARKING

EXISTING PARKING


Existing Parking

Proposed Parking


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FULLY DEDICATED 15TH STREET & UHLE STREET


PROPOSED PARKING

AREA64,800SQ FT

EXISTING PARKING

EXISTING PARKING


Existing Parking

Proposed Parking


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PARTIALLY DEDICATED 14TH STREET

• Parking entry option from west 14th Street


• Parking entry option from 15th Street

PROPOSED PARKING

AREA64,800SQ FT

EXISTING PARKING

EXISTING PARKING


Existing Parking

Proposed Parking


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DEDICATED N. VEITCH STREET

• Parking entry option from off 14th Street

• Parking entry option from 15th Street

PROPOSED PARKING

AREA64,800SQ FT

EXISTING PARKING

EXISTING PARKING


Existing Parking

Proposed Parking


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DEDICATED UHLE, 15TH, & 14TH STREETS

• Parking entry option from west 14th Street

• Parking entry option from off N. Veitch Street

OPEN SPACE

OPEN SPACE OBJECTIVES:DP-CREATE AN ATTRACTIVE ACCESSIBLE INCLUSIVE PUBLIC SPACE THAT ACCOMMODATES AND ENCOURAGES CIVIC DISCOURSE, AND COUNTY IDENTITY.

1. VISUALLY CONNECT SQUARE TO WILSON/ CLARENDON BLVD.• Couple new building + open space initiative on Clarendon Blvd to rebuild

the identity of Courthouse Square

2. CONNECT COURTHOUSE PLAZA TO SQUARE• Evolution of the plaza no longer terminates at east and metro escalator

3. CONNECT VERIZON PLAZA TO SQUARE• Existing 14 St. and grade change that separates plaza from square vs. New

at grade deck from square level to 2nd/ 3rd floors of Verizon buildings

• Opportunity program building(s)

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Existing section of Verizon Plaza

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230’

VERIZONPLAZA

14TH

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Open Space

Footprint of Optional proposed Buildings

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OPEN SPACE PROGRAM:DP-CELEBRATE COURTHOUSE SQUARE’S RICH HISTORY BY INTEGRATING RELEVANT EXISTING HISTORIC AND HISTORICAL ELEMENTS INTO NEW DESIGN CONCEPTS.

RESPECT LANDMARK TREES

THE MOTHER & SOLDIER TREES ARE THE OLDEST RESIDENTS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

1. Soldier Tree

2. Mother Tree

Soldier Tree Mother Tree


Existing Trees

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5 10 20

(Descriptive Section)Using tree canopy as shade and buffer from the county jail

COURTHOUSEROAD

TREE CANOPY / RAMBLE

PROMENADE

OPEN SPACE PROGRAM: DP-AUGMENT THE EXISTING TREE CANOPY WITH ADDITIONAL PLANTINGS IN NEW OPEN SPACE AND STREETSCAPES

SHADE AND BUFFER

• Add shade to most exposed area of site

• Reinforce Memorial trees

• Buffer views from jail

• Buffer noise from N. Courthouse Rd.


Existing Trees

Proposed Trees

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OPEN SPACE PROGRAM: DP-PRESERVE SIGNIFICANT VIEWS BOTH INTO AND OUT OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE.

• Preserve/enhance view to Washington Monument

• Provides connection to judicial center

Existing View of the Monument


Existing Trees

Proposed Trees

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OPEN SPACE PROGRAM: VARIETY IN LANDSCAPE CREATES DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE

• Differentiates shaded space on adjacent buildings (I.E. jail vs court)

• Options for canopy/ tree types

• Opportunity for varied experience


Proposed Trees / Natural

Existing Trees

Proposed Trees / Urban

(Descriptive Section)Difference in the landscape experience

Dense Canopy

Small Canopy

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OPEN SPACE PROGRAM: DENSE CANOPY, RAMBLEDP-AUGMENT THE EXISTING TREE CANOPY WITH ADDITIONAL PLANTINGS IN NEW OPEN SPACE AND STREETSCAPES

3. NATURAL CANOPY • Provide Shade

• BufferCentral Park, New York

Community Outreach Event Visual Preference Survey, Public Space Activities

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Program Option/ Recommended Location

Outreach Event: Open Space

• Private

• Quiet

OPEN SPACE PROGRAM: OPEN CANOPY, HARDSCAPEDP-AUGMENT THE EXISTING TREE CANOPY WITH ADDITIONAL PLANTINGS IN NEW OPEN SPACE AND STREETSCAPES

4. PLANNED CANOPY• Sculpture park

• Trees on hard scape

• Provides shade & buffer

from county jail

City Hall Park, New York Zuccotti Park, New York


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OPEN SPACE PROGRAM: THE MARKETDP-BUILD ON THE EXISTING ACTIVITIES OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE TO FOSTER AN 18 HOUR A DAY USE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.

6. FARMERS MARKET• Canopy

• Outdoor seasonal market

• Indoor Market/portion of

base of new building

• Closer to the community

• Shaded area

The Shed: Hillsdale, CA Union Square farmers Market,: New York, NY


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Visual Connection


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Outreach Event: Cultural Resources

OPEN SPACE PROGRAM: THE MARKETDP-BUILD ON THE EXISTING ACTIVITIES OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE TO FOSTER AN 18 HOUR A DAY USE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.

6b. FARMERS MARKET-OPTION 2• Canopy


• Indoor Market

• North-South presence on square




Visual Connection


Physical Connection

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OPEN SPACE PROGRAM THE MARKETDP-BUILD ON THE EXISTING ACTIVITIES OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE TO FOSTER AN 18 HOUR A DAY USE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.

6c. FARMERS MARKET-OPTION 3• Canopy


• Indoor Market

• Closer to the community

• Shaded area

• Draw to south Square




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Visual Connection


Physical Connection

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OPEN SPACE PROGRAM: ACCESSIBILITYDP-CONNECT PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION OF COURTHOUSESQUARE TO IMPROVE PUBLIC TRANSIT ACCESS.

1. MAIN ENTRY POINT• Metro Accessibility

• Park identity

• Physical & visual accessibility

• Opportunity for public

gatherings

Metro Station, Madrid, Spain Bryant Park, New York


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OPEN SPACE PROGRAMCONNECTIONSDP-CREATE OPPORTUNITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT, PUBLIC DISCOURSE, PERFORMANCE, AND COMMUNITY GATHERING.

2. LINEAR PARK• Promenade

• Visual destination

• Flexibility in program

• North-South circulation

• Opportunity for large events

and public gatherings


Kungsträdgården, Sweden

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OPEN SPACE PROGRAM:ATTRACTION POINT, CULTURAL PROGRAMDP-FOSTER NEW DEVELOPMENT THAT WILL BE DISTINCT TO ARLINGTON, AND INTEGRATE ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS, PERFORM SUSTAINABLY, AND EMBRACE THE CIVIC NATURE AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE.

5. CULTURAL, CIVIC ACTIVITY & ATTRACTION

• Cultural programs

• Performance

• Theater

• Destination point

• Views from multiple

destinations

Elevated Acre, New York Canal Park, Washington DC


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Physical connection

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Outreach Event: Cultural Resources

OPEN SPACE PROGRAM THE PLAZADP-CONNECT PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE TO IMPROVE PUBLIC TRANSIT ACCESS.

7. COURTHOUSE PLAZA• Better access to square

Courthouse Square Plaza

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Visual connection


Physical connection

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Outreach Event: Circulation

CONCEPT VIGNETTES RECAP:

1. ENHANCE UNDERUTILIZED EXISTING FRONTAGE & REINFORCING EXISTING ACTIVE FRONTAGE ON SQUARE

2. CREATE OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW ACTIVE FRONTAGE AROUND SQUARE WHILE PRESERVING MAXIMUM PUBLIC OPEN SPACE

3. IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE METRO ACCESS EXPERIENCE WHILE CREATING ONE MAIN IDENTITY FOR THE SQUARE

4. CREATE A STRONG CONNECTION TO THE EXISTING PLAZA

5. IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS AND CIRCULATION WHILE ACCOMMODATING TRANSIT AND PARKING

6. RESPECT AND REINFORCE THE HISTORIC TREES

7. CREATE AREAS OF SHADE THAT DOUBLE AS A BUFFER

8. PRESERVE WASHINGTON MONUMENT VIEWS AND CONNECT TO JUDICIAL CENTER

9. CREATE VARIETY TO LANDSCAPE AND EXPERIENCE

10. ENHANCE AND BUILD ON THE MARKETS

11. CONNECT NORTH AND SOUTH ENDS OF THE SQUARE

12. DEVELOP VERIZON PLAZA SITE AS A CULTURAL DRAW TO SOUTH SQUARE

13. REINFORCE NEW PLAZA AND SQUARE CONNECTION

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DESIGN PRINCIPLES:

1. ESTABLISH AN IDENTITY FOR COURTHOUSE SQUARE:• Courthouse is for_________________.

2. CREATE AN ATTRACTIVE ACCESSIBLE INCLUSIVE PUBLIC SPACE THAT ACCOMMODATES AND ENCOURAGES CIVIC DISCOURSE, AND COUNTY IDENTITY.

3. CONNECT PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE TO IMPROVE PUBLIC TRANSIT ACCESS.

4. ENCOURAGE OPTIMAL USE OF STREETS TO ACHIEVE, AN ACTIVE PUBLIC REALM WITH SAFE PEDESTRIAN PASSAGE.

5. INCORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY BEST PRACTICES THROUGHOUT ALL ASPECTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT, WITH PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO ENERGY AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT IN LINE WITH ARLINGTON COUNTY'S POLICIES IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR EFFICIENCIES FROM DISTRICT LEVEL ENERGY PRODUCTION.

6. ACCOMMODATE PARKING NEEDS THROUGH MEANS THAT ADD VALUE TO THE COURTHOUSE SQUARE AREA.

7. PRESERVE SIGNIFICANT VIEWS BOTH INTO AND OUT OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE.

8. USE EXISTING TOPOGRAPHY TO CELEBRATE THE PLATEAU, EASE PEDESTRIAN MOVEMENTS, AND CREATE A COHESIVE EXPERIENCE OF THE THREE-DIMENSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES OF THE SITE.

9. MAXIMIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE ACTIVE FRONTAGE ON COURTHOUSE SQUARE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.

10. BUILD ON THE EXISTING ACTIVITIES OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE TO FOSTER AN 18 HOUR A DAY USE THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.

11. CREATE OPPORTUNITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT, PUBLIC DISCOURSE, PERFORMANCE, AND COMMUNITY GATHERING.

12. CELEBRATE COURTHOUSE SQUARE’S RICH HISTORY BY INTEGRATING RELEVANT EXISTING HISTORIC AND HISTORICAL ELEMENTS INTO NEW DESIGN CONCEPTS.

13. INTEGRATE STRATEGIES FOR EDUCATION, SUSTAINABILITY, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH, AND PUBLIC ART, THROUGHOUT THE AREA.

14. FOSTER NEW DEVELOPMENT THAT WILL BE DISTINCT TO ARLINGTON, AND INTEGRATE ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS, PERFORM SUSTAINABLY, AND EMBRACE THE CIVIC NATURE AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE.

15. AUGMENT THE EXISTING TREE CANOPY WITH ADDITIONAL PLANTINGS IN NEW OPEN SPACE AND STREETSCAPES.















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Arlington County

Envision Courthouse Square Planning and Urban Design Study

21 May 2014

Cooper, Robertson & Partners Architecture, Urban Designwith Buro Happold, HR&A, Kimley –Horn, Nelson Nygaard, & Tactical Aesthetics

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