COURTHOUSE SQUARE PLANNING & URBAN DESIGN STUDY

Courthouse Square Working Group Meeting #1

December 18, 2013

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COURTHOUSE SQUARE PLANNING & URBAN DESIGN STUDY

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Encompasses area surrounding existing surface parking lot

Includes “Landmark Block” identified in Courthouse Sector Plan

Includes major adjacent intersections

STUDY AREA BOUNDARY

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CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS / NEIGHBORHOODS

In 1993, the vision was for a state-of-the-art government center with a signature public space for Arlington

This study will refine that vision in line with current County policies

Public process needed to develop refine the vision

The study will culminate in an Addendum to the Courthouse Sector Plan

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PREVIOUS PLANNING INITIATIVES

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PREVIOUS PLANNING INITIATIVES

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PREVIOUS PLANNING INITIATIVES

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CURRENT GUIDANCE

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CURRENT GUIDANCE

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PREVIOUS PLANNING INITIATIVES

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COURTHOUSE SQUARE

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DEFINING A VISION FOR COURTHOUSE SQUARE

1. As a government center, what should Courthouse Square be to Arlingtonians?

2. What are some of the constraints to achieving this?

3. Who should be at the table to help realize the vision?