The document provides a history of land use and transportation development in Fairfax County from the 1700s to present. It traces the shift from a rural agricultural economy served by country roads and railroads to suburban sprawl dominated by automobiles. More recently, plans aim to create more walkable, transit-oriented and mixed-use development centers. The challenges involve transforming auto-centric roads and prioritizing pedestrians, cyclists and public transportation to reduce car dependency and encourage placemaking.
Planning utopia: From Howard to Post-Covid via harlowAlliesMorrison
As part of our studio virtual Friday Talks and Drinks, Louise Mansfield revisited the utopian visions of new towns, drawing on a range of examples from the work of Ebenezer Howard to our own more contemporary re-interpretations of Garden City principles.
Jo Bacon was invited to speak at the “Happiness in the City” symposium in Kuwait. Together with architect Noor Boushehri she presented on the topic of ‘Culture’.
Planning utopia: From Howard to Post-Covid via harlowAlliesMorrison
As part of our studio virtual Friday Talks and Drinks, Louise Mansfield revisited the utopian visions of new towns, drawing on a range of examples from the work of Ebenezer Howard to our own more contemporary re-interpretations of Garden City principles.
Jo Bacon was invited to speak at the “Happiness in the City” symposium in Kuwait. Together with architect Noor Boushehri she presented on the topic of ‘Culture’.
The Dutchess County Agricultural Society (DCAS) and The Century Museum Village & Collectors Association are working together to fulfill a vision – the Pleasant Valley Rail Road Station – and make it fully accessible to visitors annually at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds.
Intermodal transport hub – an international case study
Denver Union Station is the main railway station and central transportation hub in Denver, Colorado. It is located at 17th and Wynkoop Streets in the present-day LoDo district and includes the historic terminal building, a train shed, a 22-gate underground bus facility, and light rail station.
In 2012, the station underwent a major renovation transforming it into the centerpiece of a new transit-oriented mixed-use development built on the site's former railyards.
The station house re-opened in the summer of 2014 as a combination of the 112-room Crawford Hotel, several restaurants and retails and a dining hall.
The Dutchess County Agricultural Society (DCAS) and The Century Museum Village & Collectors Association are working together to fulfill a vision – the Pleasant Valley Rail Road Station – and make it fully accessible to visitors annually at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds.
Intermodal transport hub – an international case study
Denver Union Station is the main railway station and central transportation hub in Denver, Colorado. It is located at 17th and Wynkoop Streets in the present-day LoDo district and includes the historic terminal building, a train shed, a 22-gate underground bus facility, and light rail station.
In 2012, the station underwent a major renovation transforming it into the centerpiece of a new transit-oriented mixed-use development built on the site's former railyards.
The station house re-opened in the summer of 2014 as a combination of the 112-room Crawford Hotel, several restaurants and retails and a dining hall.
This presentation from Scott Bernstein highlights the origins of contemporary network and highways legislation while reminding us about the influence of contemporary historians who have greatly influenced discussion surrounding transportation networks.
A Revitalization Plan for the City of Wilkes-Barre MeghanFlanaganPSU
Here is the Revitalization Plan that the City of Wilkes-Barre submitted on our November 6th deadline for the America's Best Communities competition! #ABC50
A presentatino about the change in the transportation of vancouver. I am using multiple of animations. Therefore, pictures and words are overlapping. If you are interested in how I am using the animations, you can always download the file. Enjoy
An Overview of the City Beautiful Movement - An architectural manifestation of the social response to failing urban life.
Contains details regarding the origin, key characteristics, architects and major cities involved, along with the following case studies :
- Mcmillan Plan
- Plan of Chicago and
- City of Minneapolis.
Recently compiled to summarise some of the latest discussions and visualisations on the RadnorBridge idea (a proposed pedestrian and cycle bridge from Twickenham to Ham) - December 2016
Merrifield Nursery Emergency Gravity Sewer ReplacementFairfax County
During a routine Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Camera inspection by Wastewater Collection Division (WCD), it was found that 45 linear feet of 8-inch asbestos reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) between MH-292 to MH-291 was within imminent danger of failing. The bottom of the RCP was missing within the 45 linear feet of repair and the pipe was on the verge of surcharging. After an immediate pre-construction meeting with Merrifield Nursery, it was agreed to work from 6pm-10am everyday of the week to avoid disruption and potentially placing patrons at risk during the biggest time of the year for Merrifield Garden Center. The contractor mobilized to the site and began the 20-foot excavation to replace 45 linear feet of broken gravity sewer. The project started on March 14th, 2022 and was substantially complete on March 23, 2022.
The Sully Basins Stormwater Pond Retrofits project was substantially completed on April 19, 2022. The project is located within the Cub Run watershed. The project consisted of repair and enhancement of multiple stormwater basins, 0326DP, 0964DP and 1484DP. The project also included construction of new stone cascades, stone weir basin structures and the construction of wetlands with high and low marsh areas. The project will facilitate improved sediment removal and improve downstream water quality using forebays and micro pools. Aquatic and natural habitat were also added within the three basins.
Clarks Crossing Road Improvements 05-13-22Fairfax County
The Clarks Crossing Road Pedestrian Access Improvement project improved the pedestrian and bicycle access along Clarks Crossing Road and was substantially completed on March 23, 2022.
This project completed the missing link between the existing sidewalk at Brookside Lane and the previously constructed sidewalk along Clarks Crossing Road. The scope of this project included construction of asphalt sidewalk, curb ramps, curb and gutter, drainage improvements along Brookside Lane and asphalt mill/overlay on Clarks Crossing and Brookside Lane.
Tysons West Wastewater Conveyance Systems Modifications Project 05-22.pptxFairfax County
Future wastewater flows in northern Fairfax County exceed existing system capacity
Treatment capacity is available in Noman M. Cole Jr. Pollution Control Plant in Lorton, VA
New pipes and pumps are needed to move future flows to treatment plant
NEXT STEPS
Field investigations / surveys
Finalize alignments and pump station layout
Use of open cut excavation
Use of trenchless methods
Easement acquisition needed
Develop traffic control plans
Description:
The project consists of a new, 23,000 square feet, two-story, four-bay fire station facility and associated improvements to the 3.3-acre site including storm water detention, landscaping and parking. The scope also included the demolition of the existing fire station, and a temporary fire station to house the Fire and Rescue Department during construction of the new facility. The key elements of the overall project include:
Scotts Run at Old Meadow Road Park Phase I and Phase II Stream RestorationFairfax County
Scotts Run @ Old Meadow Road Stream Restoration was substantially completed on March 30, 2022. The Scotts Run project consisted of restoring, enhancement, and stabilizing of approximately 2,930 linear feet of eroding stream using Natural Channel Design criteria. This project included two phases: Phase I was funded by proffers from a private development and Phase II was County funded. Also included was the removal of invasive non-native plants and the installation of new plantings to stabilize the stream and floodplain.
Riverwood Community Meeting - 04-14-2022- Presentation.pptxFairfax County
The new 4-inch ductile iron force main will serve the surrounding community for the foreseeable future. Replacement of the force main will:
Reduce the level and frequency of maintenance required to keep the force main operating.
Prevent costly emergency repairs.
Provide residents with safe, reliable utility infrastructure.
Enhance the quality of life for residents.
Reduce risks to public health and the environment.
Burke Centre VRE Connector Phase IV project was substantially completed on March 7, 2022. This project enhanced the access to mass transit by creating a more direct connection from the VRE Station to the residential areas west of Premier Court. This project also connects the Oak Bluff community to the Virginia Rail Express (VRE) Burke Station and provides a multi-use shared pedestrian and bicycle trail for outdoor recreation.
Long Branch Public Meeting - FINAL - 04-11-2022Fairfax County
Overarching Project Goals:
-Achieve Long Branch Central TMDL waste load reduction requirements.
-Provide long-term stability and have low maintenance.
-Improve water quality within the Long Branch Central Watershed.
-Improve habitat and environmental health (ecological lift).
Objectives: Share our project understanding with the council and seek input on the unique opportunities and housing goals for this site that could help guide
our master planning process.
Rabbit Branch at Collingham Drive Stream Restoration - March 28, 2022.pptxFairfax County
4,800 linear feet of stream will be restored using Natural Channel Design methodologies
Pollutant reduction
1,439 lbs/total phosphorus
3,400 lbs/total nitrogen
462.1 tons of total suspended sediment
Protection of private property and public infrastructure
Increased ecological diversity with native vegetation
DEQ has awarded a SLAF grant to this project for these environmental benefits
LAKE BARTON DREDGING, RESTORATION AND RISER MODIFICATION PROJECT Fairfax County
The Lake Barton Dredging, Restoration, and Riser Modification project was substantially completed on December 29, 2021. The project is located within the Pohick Creek watershed. The project consisted of dredging and removal of approximately 19,100 cubic yards of sediment to restore the sediment trapping capacity and improve water quality. The project also included construction of new sediment forebays, in-lake haul roads, and riser modifications (new mid-level sluice gate and cold-water intake) to facilitate future maintenance, stabilize the shoreline, and improve downstream water quality. Fish habitat was also added within the lake.
Reston Arts Community Center Feasibility - Wrap UpFairfax County
This is the last of 5 engagement meetings. We are excited to report back what we heard from you – your preferences, priorities, questions, hopes, concerns. The information we received will be used to inform the space allocations and cost estimating for discussion of the proffer by Fairfax County.
Stormwater Wastewater Facility Virtual Community Meeting, March 29, 2022Fairfax County
Benefits of Consolidated Facility
Building and Site Efficiencies
Operational Efficiencies
Addresses Space Deficiencies
Addresses Renovations and Capital Renewal Requirements
for WCD
Provides for a Centrally Located Site that Accommodates Program
Consolidates Integrated Services on One Centrally Located Site
Reston Arts Center Feasibility Study Focus Group - March 28, 2022Fairfax County
This is the 4th of 5 engagement meetings. We are excited to hear from you – your preferences, priorities, questions, hopes, concerns. The information we receive today will be used to inform the space allocations and cost estimating for discussion of the proffer by Fairfax County.
Oak Marr Pump Station Rehabilitation – Construction ProjectFairfax County
Neighborhood was built in the 1980s, and the sewer infrastructure has been in operation since.
Aged pump station equipment – pumps, valves, fans, concrete, etc.
This aging equipment has the potential of causing:
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO)
Sewer back-ups into homes
Environmental damages
Maintenance problems
Tucker Avenue Neighborhood Community Meeting, 03-15-2022Fairfax County
Identify and evaluate house flooding and public safety concerns
Improve drainage conditions to convey 100-year storm if feasible
Reduce and treat stormwater runoff at the source
Improve water quality and stream protection
Use resilient & functional designs
Make improvements compatible with characteristics of neighborhood
Partner with community to develop sound, cost effective solutions that can be collaboratively implemented and maintained
Build on lessons learned to help improve site development process for infill development
Reston Arts Center Feasibility - Focus Group Visual ArtsFairfax County
These community outreach meetings are being conducted to understand community needs for a proposed arts venue in the Reston Town Center.
The proposed arts center would be a result of a proffer from Boston Properties in the next phase of Reston Town Center development (Block J).
The proffer would provide for an approximately 60,000 gross square foot facility to house a stage suitable for large-scale music and dance performances, as well as other arts-related amenities.
An astonishing, first-of-its-kind, report by the NYT assessing damage in Ukraine. Even if the war ends tomorrow, in many places there will be nothing to go back to.
03062024_First India Newspaper Jaipur.pdfFIRST INDIA
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Here is Gabe Whitley's response to my defamation lawsuit for him calling me a rapist and perjurer in court documents.
You have to read it to believe it, but after you read it, you won't believe it. And I included eight examples of defamatory statements/
04062024_First India Newspaper Jaipur.pdfFIRST INDIA
Find Latest India News and Breaking News these days from India on Politics, Business, Entertainment, Technology, Sports, Lifestyle and Coronavirus News in India and the world over that you can't miss. For real time update Visit our social media handle. Read First India NewsPaper in your morning replace. Visit First India.
CLICK:- https://firstindia.co.in/
#First_India_NewsPaper
Acolyte Episodes review (TV series) The Acolyte. Learn about the influence of the program on the Star Wars world, as well as new characters and story twists.
El Puerto de Algeciras continúa un año más como el más eficiente del continente europeo y vuelve a situarse en el “top ten” mundial, según el informe The Container Port Performance Index 2023 (CPPI), elaborado por el Banco Mundial y la consultora S&P Global.
El informe CPPI utiliza dos enfoques metodológicos diferentes para calcular la clasificación del índice: uno administrativo o técnico y otro estadístico, basado en análisis factorial (FA). Según los autores, esta dualidad pretende asegurar una clasificación que refleje con precisión el rendimiento real del puerto, a la vez que sea estadísticamente sólida. En esta edición del informe CPPI 2023, se han empleado los mismos enfoques metodológicos y se ha aplicado un método de agregación de clasificaciones para combinar los resultados de ambos enfoques y obtener una clasificación agregada.
‘वोटर्स विल मस्ट प्रीवेल’ (मतदाताओं को जीतना होगा) अभियान द्वारा जारी हेल्पलाइन नंबर, 4 जून को सुबह 7 बजे से दोपहर 12 बजे तक मतगणना प्रक्रिया में कहीं भी किसी भी तरह के उल्लंघन की रिपोर्ट करने के लिए खुला रहेगा।
5. 1700s: The King’s Highway
The Potomac Path (1600s), The King’s Highway (1700s), Accotink Turnpike (1800s), Route 1/Richmond Hwy (1900s)
6. 1749: First Map of Alexandria
A planned City with a street grid of 3-acre blocks
7. 1850s: First Map illustrating Canals and Railroads:
The Alexandria, Loudoun & Hampshire RR & the Orange & Alexandria RR
8. 1860s: Country Roads, Turnpikes, Railroads, & Crossroads Villages in FxCo
Planned City Grids & Ports of D.C. & Alexandria
9. RURAL FAIRFAX:
LAND USES:
Farms and Forests
Small Towns & Villages to support farmers and travelers:
Colchester, Town of Providence, Centerville
TRANSPORTATION:
Country roads, Turnpikes, Crossroads, Railroads
Crossroads Towns: Bailey’s, Annandale, Centerville, Fairfax C.H.
Railroad Towns: Clifton, Fairfax Stn, Vienna
Ferry Towns: Colchester and then Occoquan
All travel by foot, horse, train, ferry
Villages/Towns were typically 5-miles apart – accessible by foot/horse (for local farmers) & by RR/Ferry (for thru-travelers)
18. 1882: Post War -- More Country Roads & 3 Railroad Lines
No County Plan
19. 1882: Dozens of Towns/Villages Formed by Transportation Systems
New RR Line: Alexandria & Frederick RR New Ferry: Occoquan
New Crossroads: Lorton, Mills X-Roads (Merrifield), Dranesville
48. 1953: Site of the future Seven Corners Shopping Center
Note: Roundabout (top of photo) @ the intersection of Rt. 50 and Rt. 7
49. 1956: Seven Corners Shopping Center
“first major shopping center in suburban Washington, D.C.”
50. 1950s-60s: Rt. 50 and Rt. 7 are Widened for Cars
Roundabout is Replaced with Overpasses
Seven Corners becomes challenging for pedestrians
51. NEW URBANISM + REVITALIZATION:
A new approach to address a new term: “sprawl”
A return to mixed-use development
Higher density & building heights - to concentrate development
TRANSPORTATION:
A return to the street grid – a connected network
Priority on walking & biking
Transit: Often near Metro
Some are planned for BRT (future streetcar)
All have Fairfax Connector service
52. 1961 – 1963: Reston Master Plan for a New Town
A Planned Community on
7,000+ acres of farmland:
• Variety of Densities
• Variety of Land Uses
• Village Centers (5)
• Town Center District/Core
• Open Space, Parks, Trails
• Walkable & Bikeable
53. 1980s – 1990s:
The “Town Center Urban Core” becomes Reston Town Center
2014:
The “Business and R&D” becomes 3 Transit Station Areas (TSAs)
59. Mosaic Real Estate Growth Since 2007
59
$38.3M
$678M
+1670.2%
$M
$100M
$200M
$300M
$400M
$500M
$600M
$700M
$800M
2007 2020
AssessedValue(Millions)
Year
Real Estate Assessments in Mosaic in 2007 and 2019
2007: $38.3 million in RE assessments
2020: $673 million in RE assessments
64. From 2-Lane Country Road to 10-Lane Auto Strip
Rt. 123: 30,000 ADT
11’-12’ Lanes, No On-Street Parking, High Speed, No Street Trees, No Ground Floor Retail, No Peds/Cyclists
66. 2010s: The Boro in Tysons – Placemaking through
Quality Public Spaces and Walkable Streets
67. Tysons Real Estate Growth in Last 6 Years
2014: $12.4 billion in RE assessments
2020: $18 billion in RE assessments
67
$12.4B
$18B
+45.2%
$B
$2B
$4B
$6B
$8B
$10B
$12B
$14B
$16B
$18B
$20B
2014 2020
AssessedValue(Billions)
Year
Real Estate Assessments in Tysons in 2014 and 2020
72. Image courtesy of Peter Swift
Rt. 1 @ Frye Rd: 5 lanes, 40,000 ADT and 45 mph
After widening: 10 lanes (6 thru-lanes, 2 turn lanes, 2 BRT lanes)
73. Rt. 1 in Alexandria: BRT “Metro Way” @ Custis Way
74. Rt. 1 in Alexandria:
Strong relationship btwn
buildings and street
75. Rt. 1 in FxCo: Existing Street Section and Widened Street Section
Rt. 1 is categorized as a National Highway System route
76. LOWER THE SPEED:
1. Currently design for 45 mph
2. FCDOT and VDOT are exploring a speed of 35 mph
(safer, quieter, ped friendly)
77. Gum Springs Woodlawn Gardens
Woodlawn Area - Northern
These residential
developments on Rt. 1
may end up with sound
walls, due to 45 mph
Sound walls not required
with 35 mph
78. Image courtesy of Peter Swift
Woodlawn Area - Southern
Mt. Zephyr Area
If sound walls are built,
this will result in a poor
relationship btwn the
land uses and the street,
creating a “highway” not
a “main street”
79. Rt. 1 in Arlington is being redesigned as a walkable boulevard
83. THE CHALLENGE:
Fairfax County: Built on a SUBURBAN model
The SUBURBAN model is automobile dominant
We “solve” for traffic by widening and INDUCING more traffic
THE SOLUTION:
Design our streets for ALL users: focus on pedestrians
Cut single-occupant-vehicle (SOV) rate
88. 1946 - 2020: Springfield
Auto-Dominated Roads and No Mixed-Use Developments
89.
90. Connecticut Ave: Urban Street of Six-Lanes
Major Arterial: 29,250 ADT (similar to Rt. 7)
10’ Lanes, On-Street Parking, Slow Speed, Street Trees, Ground Floor Retail, Peds/Cyclists
91. From 2-Lane Country Road to 4-Lane Main Street
Historic Leesburg & Alexandria Turnpike in Falls Church: 21,000 ADT
W. Broad Street/Route 7
10.5’-11’ Lanes, Slow Speed, Street Trees, Ground Floor Retail, Peds/Cyclists
92. Lee Highway/Route 29
12’ Lanes, High Speed, No On-Street Parking, No Street Trees, No Ground Floor Retail, No Peds/Cyclists
From 2-Lane Country Road to 8-Lane Arterial
Poor relationship between buildings and road -- results in minimal economic value
93. Monument Drive
Sidewalks, street trees, 6 lanes
Strong relationship between buildings & road -- results in greater walkability, placemaking, etc.
94. From 2-Lane Country Road to 5-6 Lane Through Road
Wall between buildings and street – results in poor sense of “place”
Leesburg Pike/Route 7 in W Falls Church
12’ Lanes, High Speed, No On-Street Parking, No Street Trees, No Ground Floor Retail, No Peds/Cyclists
101. LOS is the Key Determinant of Street Design in Fairfax
It Only Measures Vehicle Throughput
Level of Service (LOS) Measures Vehicle Delays at Traffic Lights
102. Waste
Use
The Cost of LOS: Infrastructure for Peak Hours
2:00 AM Noon Midnight5:00 PM8:00 AM
TrafficVolume
LOS F!
Capacity
111. ONE SOLUTION:
Replace Level of Service (LOS)
Arlington, Alexandria, D.C., MoCo
Use other TIA Tools:
They Give Peds/Cyclists/Transit
Higher Priority
FCDOT and VDOT have convened
a task force to explore TIA options
120. PEDESTRIAN FATALITIES ON RT. 1 – 12-month period
5900 block of Richmond Hwy on 02-08-19
(near Old Richmond Hwy)
6100 block of Richmond Hwy on 03-26-19 (morning)
(at Fairhaven Avenue)
6300 block of Richmond Hwy – 01-09-20 (evening)
(near S. Kings Hwy)
9100 block of Richmond Hwy on 01-16-20 (evening)
(near Pohick Road & Backlick Road)
10000 block of Richmond Hwy on 02-11-20 (night)
(near Giles Run Road)
125. COMMON THEMES:
1. Wide Roads: # of lanes, width of lanes
2. High Speeds: Not safe for pedestrians or cyclists
3. Large Block Sizes: Encourages jaywalking
4. Narrow Sidewalks/No Trees: Discourages walking
5. Narrow Bike Lanes: Discourages cycling
6. AUTOMOBILES ARE THE HIGHEST PRIORITY
139. Before After
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Transportation Construction Branch
KIRBY RD. SIDEWALK – BIRCH RD. TO IVY HILL DR.
KIRBY RD. SIDEWALK – IVY HILL DR. TO CORLISS CT.
140. Before After
Capital Facilities/Utilities Design and Construction Division/Transportation Construction Branch
Innovation Ave Walkway
(Innovation Metro Station to Dulles Greene Blvd)
146. 1. Replace LOS with other TIAs that include all travel modes.
Give equal priority to Peds/Cyclists/Transit Riders/Cars
2. Humanize our Streets & Make them “Complete Streets”:
a. Slow vehicle speeds to 25-35 mph
b. Narrow the lanes to 10.5’ wide
c. Limit the number to 6 lanes
d. Add on-street parking (this will slow the speed and benefit retailers)
e. Shorten the blocks 300’-400’ apart
e. Incorporate well-designed sidewalks/bike lanes
f. Provide shade trees (they will induce ped/bike travel)
FAIRFAX NEEDS A “COMPLETE STREETS” POLICY
147. “Tactical Urbanism” – Akron, Ohio -
Temporary street improvements to experiment with placemaking
148. How about applying Tactical Urbanism here?
It is an important GATEWAY to Mt. Vernon and Lee Districts