Envision Courthouse Square Documents

Courthouse Sector Plan Addendum: Courthouse Square
This document was adopted by the County Board on September 21, 2015, setting forth a vision, concept, design guidelines and implementation recommendations to transform Courthouse into “Courthouse Square.”

Background Materials

The following documents are provided as background information related to Envision Courthouse Square and helped inform the overall process and recommendations.

• Courthouse Briefing Book (2012)
• Rosslyn-Ballston Metro Corridor Streetscape Standards (2007)
• Rosslyn to Courthouse Urban Design Study (2003)
• Rosslyn-Ballston Metro Corridor Retail Action Plan (2001)
• Courthouse Sector Plan Summary (2000)
• Courthouse Sector Plan Addendum (1993)
• Courthouse Sector Plan (1981)

Community Workshops

Community Workshop #3

July 23, 2014

• Agenda | Presentation | Three Draft Design Concepts

Big Idea Participant Preference Cards

• Participant Preference Cards (blank)

Big Ideas to Consider

1. Open Space Type
2. Farmers’ Market
3. Main Metro Entrance
4. 15th Street N.
5. N. Uhle Street (North segment)
6. N. Uhle Street (South segment
7. N. Veitch Street and 14th Street N.
8. 14th Street N.
9. Façade Preservation and Re-Use
10. Strayer Block
11. Landmark Block
12. Verizon Plaza
13. Court Square West
14. AMC Theater
15. 2100 Clarendon Blvd./Courthouse Plaza

Background Material

• History of Courthouse Square | Courthouse Working Group | What is Sustainability?

Planning Process Summary

• Overview | Analysis | Discovery | Design Exploration | Big Ideas

Civic Engagement Comment Summary

• Buildings | Circulation | Open Space | Cultural Resources | Sustainability

Community Workshop #2

April 23, 2014

• Agenda | Presentation | Draft Design Principles

General Information Tables

• Meeting Notes

Buildings Table

• Summary Notes from Workshop #1 | Meeting Notes and Images

Circulation Tables

• Summary Notes from Workshop #1 | Precedent Images | Background Handouts | Basemap | Meeting Notes and Images

Cultural Resources Tables

• Summary Notes from Workshop #1 | Courthouse Inventory Images | Cultural Resources Precedent Images | Cultural Center Precedent Images | Cut-Outs | Basemap | Meeting Notes and Images

Energy + Environment Table

• Summary Notes from Workshop #1 | Precedent Images | Basemap | Meeting Notes and Images

Open Space Tables

• Summary Notes from Workshop #1 | Precedent Images | Cut-Outs | Basemap | Meeting Notes and Images

Community Workshop #1

March 26, 2014

• Agenda | Presentation | Study Description | Study Area | Metro Station Area | Sustainability in Courthouse Square | History of Courthouse Square | About the Working Group

Interactive Stations

• Where Do You Live? | Where Do You Work? | What’s Your Favorite Place/Activity? | Courthouse Square Is For (fill in the blank)?

Visual Preference Surveys

• General Building Character | Government Building Character | Public Space Design | Public Space Activities

Meeting Notes from Workshop #1

• General | Circulation | Cultural Resources | Buildings | Open Space | Sustainability 

Meeting Documents

2015

• Sept. 10 – Planning Commission: Presentation
• July 6 – RTA at the Planning Commission: Presentation
• June 25 – Long Range Planning Commission: Presentation | Notes
• May 19 – Clarendon-Courthouse Civic Association: Presentation
• May 5 – Working Group Meeting #17: Agenda | Presentation | Notes
• April 27 – Environment and Energy Conservation Commission: Presentation
• April 21 – Parks and Recreation Commission: Presentation
• April 15 – Historic Affairs and Landmark Review Board: Presentation
• April 9 – Housing Commission: Presentation
• April 2 – Transportation Commission: Presentation
• March 26 – Urban Forestry Commission: Presentation
• March 18 – Working Group Meeting #16: Agenda | Presentation | Notes

2014

• Dec. 9 – Joint Work Session of the County Board and Courthouse Working Group: Presentation | Executive Summary | Recommendations and Comment Matrix | Notes
• Dec. 3 – Planning Commission: Presentation | Executive Summary of Staff Recommendations | Staff, Working Group and Advisory Group Recommendation Matrix
• Nov. 19 – Working Group Meeting #15: Agenda | Presentation | Draft Concept Plan (revised Oct. 15, 2014) | Staff, Working Group and Advisory Group Recommendations Matrix | Notes
• Nov. 13 – Long Range Planning Committee: Presentation | Notes
• Nov. 12 – Colonial Village Civic Association: Presentation
• Nov. 12 – Pedestrian Advisory Committee: Presentation
• Oct. 29 – Working Group Meeting #14: Presentation | Draft Concept Plan (revised Oct. 15, 2014) | Preliminary Staff Recommendations | Notes
• Oct 21 – Clarendon-Courthouse Civic Association: Presentation
• Oct. 16 – Long Range Planning Committee: Presentation | Notes
• Oct. 15 – Working Group Meeting #13: Agenda | Presentation | Draft Concept Plan (revised Oct. 15, 2014) | Process and Timeline (revised Oct. 13, 2014) | Preliminary Staff Recommendations | Notes
• Oct. 14 – Transit Advisory Committee: Presentation | Notes
• Oct. 13 – Lyon Village Civic Association: Presentation | Notes
• Oct. 6 – Bicycle Advisory Committee: Presentation | Notes
• Oct. 2 – Transportation Commission: Presentation | Notes
• Sept. 25 – Urban Forestry Commission: Presentation | Notes
• Sept. 24 – Arts Commission: Presentation | Notes
• Sept. 23 – Parks and Recreation Commission: Presentation | Notes
• Sept. 22 – Environment and Energy Conservation Commission: Presentation | Notes
• Sept. 17 – Working Group Meeting #12: Agenda | Presentation | Draft Concept Plan (revised Sept. 17, 2014) | Notes
• Sept. 17 – Historic Affairs and Landmark Review Board: Presentation | Notes
• Sept. 11 – Housing Commission: Presentation | Notes
• Sept. 9 – Economic Development Commission: Presentation | Notes
• Sept. 2 – Working Group Meeting #11: Agenda | Design Concept Preference Survey Results Infographic | Presentation | First Draft Concept Plan (revised Sept. 2, 2014) | Notes
• July 22 – Long Range Planning Committee: Presentation | Notes
• July 16 – Working Group Meeting #10: Agenda | Presentation (1 of 2) | Presentation (2 of 2) | Big Ideas (draft) | Notes
• July 1 – Working Group Meeting #9: Agenda | Historic Preservation Staff Presentation | Cultural Resources Staff Presentation | Working Group Meeting #6 Urban Design Vignettes Presentation | Civic Engagement Comment Matrix | Civic Engagement Summaries | Workshop #3 Flyer | Meeting Notes
• June 18 – Working Group Meeting #8: Agenda | Staff and Consultant Presentation | Working Group Meeting #6 Urban Design Vignettes Presentation | Civic Engagement Comment Matrix | Civic Engagement Summaries | Meeting Notes
• June 11 – Working Group Meeting #7: Agenda | Staff and Consultant Presentation | Working Group Meeting #6 Urban Design Vignettes Presentation | Civic Engagement Comment Matrix | Civic Engagement Summaries | Meeting Notes
• May 21 – Working Group Meeting #6: Agenda | Interdepartmental Staff Presentation on Cultural Resources, Circulation, Open Space and Buildings | Urban Design Concept Vignettes | Draft Civic Engagement Phase II Calendar | Redevelopment Guidance and Height | Meeting Notes
• April 16 – Working Group Meeting #5: Agenda | Draft Design Principles Presentation | Stormwater, Energy and Sustainability Presentation | April Workshop Structure and Logistics | April Survey Results/Highlights | Draft April 23 Workshop Stations | Draft April 23 Workshop Layout | Meeting Notes
• March 19 – Working Group Meeting #4: Agenda | Presentation (1 of 2) | Presentation (2 of 2) | Meeting Notes
• Feb. 8 – Working Group Meeting #3 (Walking Tour): Agenda | Walking Tour Map | Meeting Notes | Walking Tour Snippet Video
• Jan. 22 – Working Group Meeting #2: Agenda | Presentation | Study Description | Study Area | Metro Station Area | Staff and Stakeholder List | Consultant Team | Project Timeline | Meeting Notes

2013

• Dec. 18 – Working Group Meeting #1: Presentation

Supplemental Materials

• Courthouse Plaza Ownership and Leasing Information (2014)
• Pervious and Impervious Surfaces in Courthouse (2014)
• Report of Mother and Soldier Trees (2009)
• Soldier Tree Article (Washington Post, Sept. 6, 1938)
• Mother Tree Article (Washington Post, May 19, 1924)