SSC2011_Linda Hollis PPT

Transforming Tysons Tysons Corner Urban Center Comprehensive Plan Linda E. Hollis, AICP Department of Planning & Zoning Fairfax County September 27, 2011

Image source: VDOT Tysons Today

“ That it is also a strip-malled, traffic-clogged mess does not take away from the fact that it is one of the great economic success stories of our time.” – Time Quote source: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1587284,00.html Tysons Today

Tysons by the Numbers
2,100 acres
(0.8% of Fairfax County)
17,000 residents
(1.6% of County total)
105,000 jobs
(18.5% of County total)

Tysons Comprehensive Plan
Planning process began in 2005 with creation of citizen task force following FTA record of decision for Dulles Rail
Plan adopted by County Board in June 2010
Blueprint for future redevelopment proposals
American Planning Association’s 2011 Daniel Burnham Award for a Comprehensive Plan
Image source: American Planning Association

Vision for Tysons
A livable urban center with
100,000 residents; 200,000 jobs
Grid of complete streets
Transit-oriented development
Facilities for pedestrians & bikes
Transportation demand management and parking maximums
Parks, plazas, and open space
Green buildings and environmental stewardship
Arts and cultural opportunities

Intensity Concept Map

Affordable/Workforce Housing
20% of new housing units affordable to incomes ranging from 50% - 120% of area median income (AMI)
Image source: The Lofts at Park Crest 101-120% of AMI 5% of units 81-100% of AMI 5% of units 71-80% of AMI 5% of units 61-70% of AMI 3% of units > 50-60% of AMI 2% of units

Workforce Housing Details
Development within ¼ mile of a Metro station is not subject to a maximum FAR; must meet 20% WDU policy
20% bonus density allowed for sites more than ¼ mile from Metro station
Any bonus units created are excluded from WDU calculation
Image sources: Torti Gallas, Goody Clancy, Loree Grand

Workforce Housing Details
Creative strategies for providing housing can be considered
Housing “bank” similar to wetlands bank
Incorporating WDUs into public buildings
Off-site provision of WDUs (within Tysons planning boundary)
Flexibility in % requirement allowed for meeting additional housing needs (e.g. lower income tiers)
Image source: Lofts at Park Crest

Linkage Contribution
Non-residential contribution toward creating affordable housing opportunities in Tysons
$3.00 upfront or $0.25 annually per non-residential square foot
Ground floor retail excluded from contribution
Board recommendation to consider county-wide policy
Image source: Georgelas Group

Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Comprehensive Plan is a guide for future development
Zoning Ordinance implements the Comprehensive Plan
Proposals to rezone property are evaluated for conformance with Comprehensive Plan
New zoning district (PTC) established specifically for Tysons

Rezoning Cases Submitted 1/4 mile Metro rings

Spring Hill Station (Georgelas) Spring Hill Rd Tyco Rd Rt. 7 Image source: Bing Maps

Spring Hill Station (Georgelas) Spring Hill Rd Tyco Rd Rt. 7

Spring Hill Rd. Rt. 7 Dominion Square (CARS) Image source: Bing Maps

Dominion Square (CARS) Metro Station

Rt. 7 Rt. 123 Pinnacle Dr. Tysons Central (NV Comm.) Image source: Bing Maps

Tysons Central (NV Comm.) Metro Station

Rt. 123 Jones Branch Dr. Tysons Blvd. Westpark Dr. WestPark (Cityline) Image source: Bing Maps

WestPark (Cityline)

Rt. 123 Scotts Crossing Rd. Capital Beltway Capital One Image source: Bing Maps

Capital One Metro Station Existing Cap One Buildings

Rt. 123 Anderson Rd. Colshire Dr. Old Meadow Rd. Scotts Run Station (Cityline) Image source: Bing Maps

Scotts Run Station (Cityline) Metro Station

Anderson Rd. Colshire Dr. The Commons (LCOR) Image source: Bing Maps

The Commons (LCOR)

For more information, please go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/tysons

SSC2011_Linda Hollis PPT

by National Housing Conference & the Center for Housing Policy on Sep 29, 2011

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