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Shirlington Design Book SHIRLINGTON DESIGN BOOK 22 SEPTEMBER 2000 STATEMEN T OF PURPOSE S H R L N G T 0 N 0 E s G J B 0 0 K The Shirlington Design Book is intended to document and communicate the design of the proposed expansion of the Village at Shirlington and supplement the formal Arlington County Phased Development Site Plan (PDSP) Amendment submission. The Shirlington Design Book supercedes the 1982 design gu idelines ofa prior PDSP applicant and applies to new construction on Parcel 3. The Village at Shirlington team: Street Retail, Inc. Developer Cooper Carry, Inc. Architecture & Planning Dewberry & Davis Civil Engineering Walsh. Colucci. Stackhouse, Emrich, & Lubeley. PC Anomey at law Welts & Associates, Inc. Traffic Engineering Note: The images on pages 19, 20, 3 l, 33, 34, 35, and 36 are for ittusuative purposes only. They are not imended to represent specific building or srreetscape designs. s H R L N G T 0 N D E s G ~,1 B 0 0 K 9 v ol L s T ' I "" I . Introduction A. Project Description 01 B. Design Principles 02 c. History of the Site 04 D. Existing Conditions 05 11 Site Plans A. Areallocation Plan 06 B. Existing Plan 07 c. Street Level Plan 08 D. Typical Upper Level Plan 09 III. Lund Uses A. Retail 10 B. Cinema II C. Office 12 D. Residential 13 E. Live/Worlc Option 14 F Hotel IS G. Civic 16 H. Parking 17 rv. Public Space A. Public Space 18 B. Librarymeater Piau 19 C. Adjacent Partes and Open Space 21 v. Circulation A. Vehicular Circulation and Service System 22 B. Passenger Drop-OITs 23 c. Pedestrian/Bicycle Circulation System 24 D. Street Sections and Dimensions 26 E. StteetSCape and Character 31 F. Signage and Waytinding 32 Vl. Character A. Perspective Sketches 33 B. Heights, Stories, and Setbacks 37 c. Amenities 38 D. Parking Garage Treatment 45 E. Landscaping 46 VII. Conclusion 48 I NTRODUCT I ON PR O JE C T DE S C RIP TI ON Sltirlington is a mixed-use development located in A major addition to the site will be the library and Arlington, Virginia, five miles southwest of performing arts theater at the end of S. 28th Street. Washington, D.C. along Interstate 395. Joseph Chumer The prominent location is appropriate for Shirlington's created Shirlington as a shopping center within close first civic use. This branch of the Arlington public proximity of Fairlington, a development of 3,500 library system will benefit the entire community and houses by the Defense Homes Agency in the 1940s anchor the expansion of Shirlington. The new now under historic designation. The design, which performing arts theater will be located above the library, clusters the retail around streets and le-aves most of adding a new entertainment option to the area. A new the parking to periphery of the site, contributed to public plaza in front ofthe library/theater will serve as Shirlington's success and its status as a local landmark. Shirl ington 's gathering space. The plaza will serve the many people who enjoy Shirlington, including office Shirlington was redeveloped in the 1980s. The original workers eating lunch, families enjoying the plaza, buildings were refurbished with new storefronts and couples strolling before dinner or a movie, Iibrarians mechanical systems, and the streetscape was enhanced reading to children, or anyone who wants to sit and with new street furniture, trees, paving, and a fountain. enjoy the sunshine. Glass-covered arcades connect the retail along S. 28th Street with the off-street parking. The redevelopment Shirlington's existing retail has suffered from a Jack also added office space and a cinema. Shirlington's of daytime population. In other words, there are not "Main Street" atmosphere and mix of restaurants, enough potential customers currently within shops, and the cinema make it a popular Northern Shi rlington to generate sufficient revenue for the Virginia destination. existing shops. Shirlington's existing and proposed retail will benefit from the increase in daytime Today, developer Street Retail, Inc. and their consultant population with the introduction of additional office Cooper Carry, Inc. propose to expand Shirlington by and residential space. In addition, the expanded and adding retail and office space, while introducing a hotel diversified retail mix will solidify Shirlington's role and a residential building to the mix. as a retail, restaurant, and entertainment destination. Much like the existing retail, the new retail will front The proposed expansion would build upon the the sidewalk and street, with large strorefront windows successes of the original design and the renovation. welcoming shoppers and providing an inviting The parking would remain at the edge of the site, pedestrian environment. creating a vibrant street Iife rather than a Iifeless surface parking lot in frontofthe retail space. Surface parking It is important for the success ofShirlington to provide will be replaced with structured parking to not only places to shop, but also places to live and accommodate the additional needs of the expanded places to work. A new residential building with Shirlington. Passages through and between buildings dedicated, structured parking will add to Shirlington's will connect the retail streets with the parking. sense ofsecurity by providing "eyes on the street'' and populate the area when the office workers head for The plans call for the extention of S. 28th Street and, home. Likewise, the offic.e workers will add life to after a 90 degree tum, connection witb Arlington Mill Shirlington and support the rerail establishments during Drive. Tbe extension will maintain the basic design of the day when the residents are away at their jobs. the existing street, with the exception of the removal Shirlington will offer the best ofall worlds: the chance of parking lanes along the median. New trees, paving, to live, work, shop, and play in the one neighborhood. and street furniture will complement and extend the existing pedestrian-friendly environment. The expansion will transform Shirl ington into a thriving urban village. SHIRL IN GTON • Ot INTRODUCTION DESI G N PR I NC I P L ES The New Shirlington It's a Comfortable Place: A sense of comfort and livability is essential to Shirlington is a place, not a project In the PDSP creating the right kind of atmosphere in Shirlington. Amendment Master Plan, the following clements will The use of trees, shrubs, and flowers in addition to characterize the expanded Shirlington: water elements such as fountains create a feeling of serenity and shade. Amenities such as benches, It's a Public Place: bicycle racks, and so on, invi!e people to spend longer Public spaces are focal points, and places for public in the place. Good lighting and exciting graphics give interaction and gathering. They facilitate the social people a sense of security with encourages the life of the community. The sidewalks and the plaza extension of activity from day into night. are the public spaces that create the sense of place, and identity for the community. It's a FunctiooaJ Place: Shirliogton will work from a functional perspective. It's a Mixed-Use Place: Vehicles will have ample and accessible parking Determining the right density and mixture of uses, provided for them. Access from parking lots to the and their placement for synergy and excitement is streets and sidewalks will be clear and logical. Service key to creating a successful Shirlington. Continuous areas for the different uses will be easy to get in and activity, variety, and interest will be provided along out of, and will be shielded from view. the streets and sidewalks. A 24-hour, 7-day a week environment is the goal. It's a Coo.oected Place: The distances between destinations wi ll be scaled for It's a Memorable Place: the pedestrian. Typical daily trips from home to office, Creating memorable experiences for people is the key or from office to shopping, will be walkable in to bringing them back to Shirlington over and over Shirlington. Also, the surrounding neighborhoods are again. This is achieved through a mixture of uses and only a short walk or bike ride away. Shirlington will experiences. A sense of surprise at something or a take advantage of the proximity to the Arlington trail new discovery with each visit will form pleasant system, particularly the trail along Four Mile Run. memories for visitors. Innovative design, which creates uniqueness, together with the use of proven. tested ideas, which ground us in reality, result in successful design. Architecture should have a pedestrian scale at street level and harmonious relationships among its parts. S HIR L INGTON · 02 INTRODUCTION DE S IGN PR I NC I P l ES Characteristics of Mixed-Use Development Walkability. Mixed Use Developments with pleasant sidewalks encourage a pedestrian-friendly Mixed-use developments are characterized by having atmosphere. People can walk between the places they three or more significant uses which are physically live, work, shop, eat, play and learn. and functionally integrated and developed in conformance with a coherent plan. Less Traffic. Mixed-use developments generate fewer trips by car than developments with separated Creation ofn Sense of Place and Identity. Suburban uses. People park once and walk to several sprawl developments are monotonous and repetitive destinations in one trip. with no sense of place. Mixed Use Developments with strong emphasis on public spaces create a memorable Less Pollution. Fewer trips means less pollution. experience and attraction for the community. Less Waste. Integration of uses and sharing of Public Spaces. Mixed-Use Developments can parking lessens the need for infrastructure and energy. include vibrant, safe, and beloved public spaces because the spaces are populated 18 hours per day.
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