Envision Courthouse Square Cultural Resources, Circulation, Open Space, & Buildings May 21, 2014
Envision Courthouse Square Cultural Resources – Existing Conditions Historic Preservation Program May 21, 2014
FORT WOODBURY MARTIN BIRTEA COLLECTION 3 LENAWEE HISTORICAL MUSEUM LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
EVOLUTION OF COURT HOUSE HABS CENTER FOR LOCAL HISTORY, ARLINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 4
EVOLUTION OF COURT HOUSE CENTER FOR LOCAL HISTORY, ARLINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY HABS 5
EVOLUTION OF COURT HOUSE CENTER FOR LOCAL HISTORY, ARLINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY HABS 6
EVOLUTION OF COURT HOUSE CENTER FOR LOCAL HISTORY, ARLINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC HABS LIBRARY 7
EVOLUTION OF COURT HOUSE HABS CENTER FOR LOCAL HISTORY, ARLINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 8
LAWYERS’ ROW CENTER FOR LOCAL HISTORY, ACPL HABS, 1990. 9
LAWYERS’ ROW CENTER FOR LOCAL HISTORY, ACPL CENTER FOR LOCAL HISTORY, ARLINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 10
LAWYERS’ ROW CENTER FOR LOCAL HISTORY, ACPL HABS, 1990. CENTER FOR LOCAL HISTORY, ARLINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 11
LAWYERS’ ROW CENTER FOR LOCAL HISTORY, ACPL HABS, 1990. 12
LAWYERS’ ROW CENTER FOR LOCAL HISTORY, ACPL HABS, 1990. 13
LAWYERS’ ROW CENTER FOR LOCAL HISTORY, ACPL 14
LANDMARK BLOCK 15
LANDMARK BLOCK First Federal Savings & Loan WASHINGTON POST, 1954 Address: 2050 Wilson Boulevard HRI Classification: Important Built: 1953/1954 HP STAFF, 2014 16
LANDMARK BLOCK First Federal Savings & Loan HP STAFF, 2014 The yellow shaded areas are additions to the original two-story building. 17
LANDMARK BLOCK Conklyn Building GOOGLE, 2012 HP STAFF, 2014 Address: 2046 Wilson Boulevard HRI Classification: Not Ranked Architect: Earl B. Bailey and Victor B. Spector Built: 1950 18
LANDMARK BLOCK 2042-2044 Wilson Boulevard GOOGLE, 2012 HRI Classification: Not Ranked Built: 1950 HP STAFF, 2014 19
LANDMARK BLOCK Simmonds Building HABS, 1990 Address: 2041 15 th Street North HRI Classification: Not Ranked Architect: Frank Upman and Percy Adams Built: 1941 GOOGLE, 2012 20
LANDMARK BLOCK Commonwealth Building HABS, 1990 Address: 2045 15 th Street North HRI Classification: Not Ranked Built: 1956 21 HP STAFF 2014
LANDMARK BLOCK Investment Building HABS, 1990 Address: 2049 15 th Street North HRI Classification: Important Architect: John M. Walton & Assoc. Built: 1948 HP STAFF, 2014 22
2039-2057 WILSON BLVD. CPHD COLLECTION, CA. 1955 GOOGLE, 2012 23
WAKEFIELD MANOR SHOPPING CENTER HABS, 1990 24 HABS, 1990 HABS, 1990
County Plans & Policies • Historic Resources Historic Preservation Master Plan: Inventory (HRI): – Top recommendation of – Adopted by County Master Plan Board in 2006 – Ranks and prioritizes – 3 Main Goals buildings by historical & • Promote Arlington’s architectural significance history & historic character – Phase 1 (garden apts., • Integrate preservation into commercial buildings, & planning & land use shopping centers) policies • List of nearly 400 properties • Protect historic approved by County Board neighborhoods & buildings (July 2011) • HRI Goals & Policies adopted by County Board (October 25 2011)
Potential Sites for Archaeology 26
Clarendon Blvd. and 15 th St. N. Sidewalk Improvements csimpson@arlingtonva.us
Clarendon Blvd. and 15 th St. N.
Clarendon Blvd. and 15 th St. N. New street trees and benches Lawn with shrubs and grasses Extended driveway Existing trees to remain
Uhle Street Today
Uhle Street Historically (1940s — 1980s)
Planning and Policy Guidance: Arlington County Master Transportation Plan (December 2007, et. seq.) Master Transportation Plan policy guidance: Arlington County’s Master Transportation Plan (MTP) streets element (2011): Objectives of the MTP include “a well - connected network of streets”, “complete streets that accommodate all users and encourage alternatives to driving”, and “enhance the human environment”. Policies which support those objectives include:
Planning and Policy Guidance: Master Transportation Plan policy guidance: Policy 2 : “Maintain and enhance a grid - style street network”; Policy 4 : “Include appropriate facilities and operate streets to meet and balance the needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, motorists, and freight movement”; and Policy 12 : “Design and operate streets to be vibrant public spaces”. Actions: a. Identify and implement opportunities for new streets through sector plan efforts. b. Develop a list of street connections that could be developed to create new linkages that enhance existing street network. k. Require privately owned streets that are open for public use to be built to the same designed standards as publicly owned streets.
Court House Station Second Elevator Feasibility Study Project Update May 21, 2014
Existing Condition – Station Access
Initial Location Options
Final Location Alternatives
Alternative 2A • 2 New Hoistways & Elevators • Abandon Existing Hoistway • New Elevator Machine Room Below Sidewalk • New Entrance Corridor • Shared Vestibule, Call Buttons • Modify Mechanical Room & Relocate Equipment • New Track Level Hatch • Reroute Cabling & Ductwork
Cost Estimates Alternative #1A #1B #2A (in millions) Planned Construction Cost $ 11.2 $ 9.9 $ 7.8 Contingency & Escalation 4.7 4.2 3.3 Soft Costs 7.9 7.1 5.5 Estimated Total Cost* $ 23.8 $ 21.2 $ 16.6 * Excluded are cost for equipment, security, land/lease, legal costs, fixtures, insurances, market conditions, etc.
Summary • 5 locations identified initially • Compared based on decision criteria • 3 alternatives developed, analyzed & costs estimated, exclusive of WMATA fixtures • RECOMMENDATION: Proceed with alternative 2A, construction of 2 new elevators estimated at $16.6 million for design and construction
Envision Courthouse Square Bus Transit – Existing Conditions DES Transportation May 21, 2014
Bus Transit
Total off: 1,096 Total on: 1,089
Bus Shelter Project Three new sets of bus shelters are to be installed this autumn: 1. Veitch St and Wilson Blvd (in front of Corner Bakery): replace the existing shelter, add a second shelter, and remove parking to allow multiple buses to queue. (Stop serves Metrobus routes 4B, 38B, ART bus routes 41, 45, 61A, 62, and 77.) 2. Courthouse Plaza (at the flagpole): install one new shelter near the elevator and one new shelter near the small bus stop east of the Uhle Street crosswalk. (Stop serves ART routes 77, 41, and 62.) 3. 2200 Clarendon Blvd (at Wayne St): replace the existing shelter with a larger, ADA compliant shelter. (Stop serves Metrobus routes 4B, 38B, ART routes 41, 45, 62, 77, and Omnibus.) The new shelters will be lighted, and will be capable of providing real-time bus arrival information.
Envision Courthouse Square Open Space – Existing Conditions DPR May 21, 2014
The Memorial and Mother's Trees Mother’s Tree Memorial Tree Memorial Tree (This tree Mother’s replaced with Tree Willow Oak in mid- 1970’s) War Memorial 1952 Survey of Courthouse Plaza Google Earth October 2012 Department of Parks and Recreation
The Memorial and Mother's Trees • “Memorial Tree” or “Soldier Tree” is not the original tree from 1923, appears to be 40 years old. • Good condition may live 50+ years. • “Mother’s Tree” is the original tree and about 90 years old. • 15-20 year lifespan. • The trees are registered as “Notable Trees” • How to preserve and protect: • Leave root zones intact • Preserve 18” to 24” of topsoil • Topdressing and irrigation • Root pruning and fencing during construction Department of Parks and Recreation
Trees • Important large Willow Oak and Ginko trees along Wilson and Clarendon Boulevards • Provide shade, quality aesthetic, and urban canopy to the study area. 58
Farmer’s and Antiquities Markets • Urban Village Market (Antiquities Market) is managed by Clarendon Alliance. • Arlington Farmers Market is managed by DPR. • Operating for 30 years at this location. • About 3,000 customers during prime season 59
Public Art in Courthouse Area One permanent public art work exists within the study area; five additional artworks can be found in the larger Courthouse area. Source: CultureNow.org; Museum Without Walls 60
Public Art in Courthouse Area Seven temporary public art works have appeared in the Courthouse Area since 1995. http://arlingtonva.tv/sustainability-dance/ 61
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