T F A R POPS Advisory Committee Meeting D May 31, 2018 NOTE: - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

POPS Advisory Committee Meeting May 31, 2018

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NOTE: This presentation is a working document, and some recommendations or ideas may have evolved or changed based on continued discussions and additional analyses.

AGENDA

• Introduction
• Timeline
• Overall Draft Revisions
• Priority Actions
• Casual Use Spaces
• Next Steps

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Winter 2015-16

strategic directions, actions, action steps + implementation strategy

PUBLIC MEETING SERIES POPS POPPING UP EVENTS

definitions, strategic direction prioritization

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT S

present final draft plan present preliminary recommendations

• ptions forclassification

+ LOS standards vision statement + strategic directions

FOCUS MEETINGS STATISTICALLY VALID SURVEY

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ENGAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE ENGAGEMENT

POPS CHARRETTE

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ENGAGEMENT

land acquisition strategy draft plan discussions draft plan

COMMISSION REVIEWS COUNTY BOARD ADOPTION

GROUP

PUBLIC MEETING SERIES

Spring / Summer 2016 Jul - Aug 2016 Dec 2016 Feb 2016 Summer 2017 Summer/Fall 2018

present vision, discuss + prioritize strategic directions, ask targeted questions to informactions

ADDITIONAL PUBLIC ENGAGEMENTS

Dec 2017 Fall 2018

TIMELINE

WE ARE HERE

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OVERALL DRAFT REVISIONS

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OVERALL DRAFT REVISIONS

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OVERALL DRAFT REVISIONS-TABLE OF CONTENTS (EXAMPLE)

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Using the table of contents to lay out the recommendations provides for easier navigation and a clearer visual representation of what is in the plan.

2.Trails 2.1. Expand network of trails 2.2. Ensure trails function for range of users 2.3. Connect to hiking trails 2.4. Consistent signage 2.5. Coordinate management of trails

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OVERALL DRAFT REVISIONS

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Expand & modify to executive summary

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OVERALL DRAFT REVISIONS- CONTEXT

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Reorganize & streamline

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OVERALL DRAFT REVISIONS- SUMMARY OF ENGAGEMENT

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Streamline & move to Appendix

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OVERALL DRAFT REVISIONS-STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS

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Revise & Streamline

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OVERALL DRAFT REVISIONS- SD6

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Remove & incorporate into executive summary

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OVERALL DRAFT REVISIONS- SD4 & SD8

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Combine

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OVERALL DRAFT REVISIONS-APPENDICES

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Revise

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OVERALL DRAFT REVISIONS-FORMATTING

Expand width of text columns throughout document

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OVERALL DRAFT REVISIONS-FORMATTING

Reduce graphics that span two pages

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OVERALL DRAFT REVISIONS-FORMATTING

Condense pages into one page, eliminate some photos

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PRIORITY ACTIONS

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PRELIMINARY DRAFT- PRIORITY ACTIONS

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• Do these priority actions reflect your sense:
• of the community;
• or the groups you represent?

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PRELIMINARY DRAFT- PRIORITY ACTIONS

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• 1.1. Add at least 30 acres of new public space over

the next 10 years. (p. 70)

• 1.1.2. Secure or expand the public spaces

envisioned by sector, corridor, and other plans adopted by the County Board — including the Clarendon Sector Plan, Virginia Square Plan, Courthouse Sector Plan, Rosslyn Sector Plan, Crystal City Sector Plan, and Columbia Pike Form Based Codes — and ensure they provide amenities that meet County needs. (p. 70)

• 1.2.2. Complete the implementation of adopted

park master plans. (p. 75)

• 1.2.7. Develop park master plans, to be adopted by

the County Board, for approximately 10 parks that are of high importance to the park system. (p. 78)

• 1.3. Ensure access to spaces that are intentionally

designed to support casual, impromptu use and connection with nature. (p. 85)

• 1.4.3. Based on level of service, determine where to

reduce duplication of services without reducing the

• verall quality of service provided to the community.

(p. 93)

• 1.6. Ensure high-quality visual and physical access to

the Potomac River, Four Mile Run, and their tributaries. (p. 97)

• 2.1. Expand Arlington’s network of connected multi-

use trails. (p. 108)

• 3.1. Update the Natural Resources Management Plan.

(p. 120)

• 3.2. Update the Urban Forest Master Plan. (p. 120)

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PRELIMINARY DRAFT- PRIORITY ACTIONS

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• 1.1. Add at least 30 acres of new public space over the next 10 years.

(p. 70)

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PRELIMINARY DRAFT- PRIORITY ACTIONS

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• 1.1.2. Secure or expand the public spaces envisioned by sector, corridor, and other plans adopted by

the County Board — including the Clarendon Sector Plan, Virginia Square Plan, Courthouse Sector Plan, Rosslyn Sector Plan, Crystal City Sector Plan, and Columbia Pike Form Based Codes — and ensure they provide amenities that meet County needs. (p. 70)

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PRELIMINARY DRAFT- PRIORITY ACTIONS

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• 1.2.2. Complete the implementation of adopted park master plans. (p. 75)

List of adopted park master plans:

• Arlington Boathouse Feasibility Study (Adopted May 11, 1996)
• Barcroft Sports Complex Siting (Adopted September 20, 1997) and Barcroft Park Master Plan (Adopted December 12, 1999) *
• Benjamin Banneker Framework Plan and Design Guidelines (Adopted December 12, 2017)
• Fort C.F. Smith Cultural Resources Master Plan (Adopted July 19, 1997) *
• Fort Ethan Allen Community Canine Area (Adopted December 11, 2004)
• Four Mile Run Master Plan (Adopted March 14, 2006) and Design Guidelines (Adopted September 26, 2009)
• Greenbrier Park Master Plan (Adopted May 18, 2002) *
• James Hunter Park Master Plan (Adopted December 15, 2007) *
• Jennie Dean Park Master Plan and Design Guidelines (TBD)
• Long Bridge Park Master Plan and Design Guidelines (Adopted February 21, 2004 and Revised on March 10, 2013)
• Mosaic Park Master Plan (Adopted September 26, 2009)
• Pen Place PDSP Open Space Network Plan (Adopted July 19, 2014)
• 10th Street Plaza, Central Green and 12th Street Plaza
• Penrose Square Master Plan (Adopted July 19, 2008)
• Powhatan Springs Park Master Plan (Adopted January 23, 1999) *
• Rosslyn Highlands Park + Master Plan and Design Guidelines (Adopted September 24, 2016)
• Shirlington Dog Park Master Plan and Design Guidelines (TBD)
• Shirlington Park Master Plan and Design Guidelines (TBD)
• Short Bridge Park Master Plan and Design Guidelines (Adopted January 27, 2018)
• Three Oaks Park Master Plan (Adopted February 21, 2015)
• Tyrol Hill Park Master Plan (Adopted December 6, 2003) *
• Westover Park Master Plan (Adopted December 9, 2000) *

* Adopted plans already implemented

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PRELIMINARY DRAFT- PRIORITY ACTIONS

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• 1.2.7. Develop park master plans, to be adopted by the County Board, for

approximately 10 parks that are of high importance to the park system. (p. 78) List of parks to be master planned:

• Bon Air Park
• Bluemont Park
• Courthouse Square
• Future parks in Crystal City & Columbia Pike
• Maury/Herselle Milliken/New Properties
• Quincy Park
• Rosslyn Plaza
• South Park (in the process)
• Thomas Jefferson Park
• Virginia Highlands Park
• 15th Street (Crystal City)

Completed- remove Added Remove

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PRELIMINARY DRAFT- PRIORITY ACTIONS

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• 1.3. Ensure access to spaces that are intentionally designed to support

casual, impromptu use and connection with nature. (p. 85)

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PRELIMINARY DRAFT- PRIORITY ACTIONS

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• 1.4.3. Based on level of service,

determine where to reduce duplication of services without reducing the overall quality of service provided to the community. (p. 93)

• 1.4.3. Utilize the level of service as

a planning tool to manage public space assets efficiently. (p. 93)

Change

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PRELIMINARY DRAFT- PRIORITY ACTIONS

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• 1.6. Ensure high-quality visual and

physical access to the Potomac River, Four Mile Run, and their tributaries. (p. 97)

• 1.6. Ensure high-quality visual and

physical access to the Potomac River, Four Mile Run, and their tributaries, while improving the tree canopy, native vegetation, and other natural resources along waterways.

Change

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PRELIMINARY DRAFT- PRIORITY ACTIONS

• 2.1. Expand Arlington’s network of

connected multi-use trails. (p. 108)

Population Based Standards

Example Current LOS Bench- marking National Average Survey Recommended standard

Multi-use Trails

4,577 N/A 2,500 High 3,300

Incremental Needs

Current 2025 2035 Total by 2035 19 7 7 33 (miles) 27

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• 3.1. Update the Natural Resources

Management Plan. (p. 120)

• 3.2. Update the Urban Forest Master
• Plan. (p. 120)
• 3.1. Update the Urban Forest

Master Plan & Natural Resources Management Plan.

Combine

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CASUAL USE SPACES

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CASUAL USE SPACES- APPROACH AFFIRMED BY THE COUNTY BOARD

• Working with the POPS Advisory

Committee to better define this term

• Highlight the need for this type of

spaces as a priority

• Develop design characteristics
• Access standards (If these spaces can

be inventoried): use access standards to determine where access to casual use spaces is lacking

• Perform access analysis for these

spaces (if they can be mapped)

• Explore developing standards

Short Term

(Include in the POPS document)

Long Term

(Implementation item after POPS adoption)

How the PSMP Supports Enhancing and Creating Casual Use Spaces?

Benjamin Banneker Park Framework Plan adopted by the County Board in December 2017

What Are We Already Doing to Plan for Casual Use Spaces?

Short Bridge Park Master Plan adopted by the County Board in January 2018

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CASUAL USE SPACES- QUESTIONS

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1) Definition- affirm the proposed definition 2) Term- affirm the term “casual use” 3) What should be included? – affirm the list 4) Design characteristics- affirm approach 5) Time based and/or shared-uses framing (permanent vs. temporary use of casual spaces)?

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CASUAL USE SPACES- DEFINITION

POPS Draft:

1.3 Ensure access to spaces that are intentionally designed to support casual, impromptu use and connection with nature.

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Big Walnut Park

Definition: Space that supports casual, impromptu use, including relaxation, reflection, informal activities, or connection with nature. May be generally available

• r only available at designated times.

Glebe Park

Long Bridge Park

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WHAT TYPES OF SPACES SUPPORT CASUAL USE?

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Casual Use Spaces Include:

some available always, some at times

• open lawn with/without seating
• grill/picnic areas (including shelters)
• accessible forested areas
• accessible landscaped areas
• plazas
• esplanades
• fields with community use
• amphitheaters
• schoolgrounds

Casual Use Spaces Do Not Include:

• multi-use, paved courts
• community gardens
• parking lots
• spraygrounds
• batting cages, dugouts
• indoor or outdoor pools
• permit only fields
• skateparks
• playgrounds
• disc golf
• outdoor tracks

Remove?

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CASUAL USE SPACES- DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS

Casual use spaces shall be:

• OPEN
• unobstructed or minimally
• bstructed (e.g., minimal fencing)
• usable and occupiable
• available to the public, at least at

specified times

• visible from surrounding areas
• GREEN
• host to substantial natural features,

trees, vegetation, and/or grass

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• FLEXIBLE
• flexibly designed to enable multiple

types of casual use

• equipped with features that encourage

use (e.g., benches, picnic tables, and walking paths)

• VISIBLE
• intentionally designed, rather than

leftover, spaces

• marked by visible signage
• avoid dead-ends and areas that are not

highly visible

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NEXT STEPS

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• June:
• POPS Advisory Committee meeting
• Summer:
• Final POPS draft:
• Online feedback
• Q&A
• Fall/Winter:
• Commission reviews
• RTA
• Planning Commission action
• County Board Approval

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