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Community Meeting

Reston Master Plan Special Study

April 17, 2010

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Reston Parkway Station Area

Community Meeting Meeting Objective

Generate ideas

Refine vision for Reston Parkway area

Provide information to Task Force fortheir use in preparing proposals for Planchanges

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Reston Parkway Station Area

Community Meeting Agenda

Background information

Community brainstorming activity

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Community Meeting

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Reston Parkway Station Area

Community Meeting Purpose of Reston Master Plan

Special Study Evaluate current Comprehensive Plan

recommendations Develop changes to recommendations

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Community Meeting Comprehensive Plan Guidance on appropriate development

for different areas of jurisdiction

Comprehensive because it addresseselements in addition to land use Transportation Heritage Resources

Housing Public Facilities Environment Parks and Recreation

Trails

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Community Meeting Study Phases -

2010:

Land along Dulles Toll Road

Reston Town Center 2011:

Areas outside of Town Center, includingVillage Centers

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Community Meeting Reston Master Plan Special Study

Not planning from scratch

Build on existing Comprehensive Plan

guidance Encourage a mix of uses

Promote use of land that will support use ofrail

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Reston Parkway Station Area

Community Meeting Transit-Oriented Development

Guidelines Adopted after current Reston Parkway

recommendations (2007) Accommodate growth

Expand choices for residents andemployees

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Community Meeting Transit-Oriented Development

Compact (area closest to transit station)

Pedestrian and bicycle-friendly

Higher density

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Reston Parkway Station Area

Community Meeting Transit-Oriented Development

Guidelines Station-specific flexibility

Mix of land uses Pedestrian and bicycle access

Housing Affordability Urban Design

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Community Meeting Transit-Oriented Development

Guidelines Street Design

Parking Transportation and Traffic

Vision for the community

Environmental Considerations

Open Space

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Community Meeting Reston Master Plan Special Study

Planning process will evaluate impactson:

Transportation network Schools

Parks

Other Public Facilities (e.g. public safety)

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Community Meeting Why do Plan recommendations

need to be revised? Current Plan recommendations have

outdated elements Better reflect Transit-Oriented

Development policy Provide guidance as Reston continues to

evolve as a community

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Community Meeting What will happen after Study

finishes? New Plan recommendations will be in

place Zoning actions will be required to

achieve development under newrecommendations

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Specifics Existing Land Uses

Planned Land Uses

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Typical Light Industrial

& Low-rise Office UseNORTH of Planned

Reston Parkway Station

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Office & Residential Use within

Mile of StationSOUTH of Planned

Reston Parkway Station

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Wiehle Avenue Park & RideOracle Campus

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Wiehle Avenue Park & RideReston International Center

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Wiehle Avenue Park & Ride

View from Town Center Core Across

W&OD Towards Toll Road

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Wiehle Avenue Park & Ride

View from Town Center Core Across

W&OD Towards Toll Road

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Reston Parkway Station Area Community Meeting Planning Objective

Encourage mix of uses Include office, residential, local serving retail

amenities Guide development by recognizing

future opportunities and constraints

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Potential for linkages to Town Center

Proximity to W&OD Trail

Pedestrian & bicycle accessibility

Possibilities for grid of streets

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Reston Parkway Station Area Community Meeting Planning Constraints

Location of newer development Northrop Grumman

Discovery Square (Microsoft) Difficulties linking to east quadrants

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Reston Parkway Station Area Community Meeting Current Plan Recommendations

Higher intensity development on north &south side of Toll Road closest to

platform Looking to maximize opportunities

Medium intensity development east ofReston Parkway

Recognizes constraints

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Station function = destination station

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Reston Parkway Station Area Community Meeting The Reston Charrette (2002)

Led by team of consultants Economic

Transportation Architects and planners

Discussion about development aroundReston Parkway and Wiehle AvenueStations

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Reston Parkway Station Area Community Meeting The Reston Charrette (2002)

Consultant team conclusion:

Mixed use approach = best

opportunity to further successfullytransition Reston as Americasevolving New Town

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Reston Parkway Station Area Community Meeting The Reston Charrette (2002)

Consultant team concern - Dependence on massive office floor

volumes as sole driver of both presentand future development future

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Reston Parkway Station Area Community Meeting Brainstorming Activity

What will happen with input from todaysmeeting?

Inform the Task Force as theydevelop a concept/identity for RestonParkway Area

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Rosslyn: Office Center

Courthouse: Government Center

Clarendon:

Urban Village Virginia Square:

Residential, Cultural andEducational Center

Ballston: New Downtown

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Community Meeting Brainstorming Activity

Small Groups

2 minutes to speak

Last 15 minutes of activity develop avision statement

List 3 opportunities/issues of concernthat Task Force should be aware of

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Community Meeting Brainstorming Activity

What kind of place would you like thistransit area to become?

How should the transit area relate to theReston Town Center?

What would help make it become morelivable and vibrant?

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