PUBLIC SPACES MASTER PLAN. Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board September 20, PDF Free Download

PUBLIC SPACES MASTER PLAN Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board September 20, 2017 1

AGENDA Project Overview o Context o Timeline o Public Input o Plan Organization o Fresh Approach Selected Draft Recommendations Land Acquisition Next Steps 2

PLANNING CONTEXT Arlington County Comprehensive Plan UPDATE Related Documents: CIP Sector Plans Area Plans Park Master Plans Neighborhood Conservation Plans, etc. Urban Forest Master Plan Public Art Master Plan Natural Resources Management Plan REFERENCE 3

TIMELINE WE ARE HERE 4

PUBLIC INPUT TO DATE Public Meeting Series 1 Stakeholder Interviews Statistically Valid Survey POPS Popping Up Focus Groups Charrette Public Meeting Series 2 Langston-Brown CC Advisory Committee Goal: 800 Courthouse APS Actual: 1,470 Whitlow s on Wilson Aquatics Arlington Mill CC BIDs & Partners Bike/Ped Dog Parks Gymnastics Natural Resources Urban Forestry Sports July 4th @ Long Bridge Park Central Library Fairlington Farmers Market Clarendon Farmers Market Arlington Farmers Market Columbia Pike Farmers Market Westover Farmers Market Ballston Farmers Market Millennials Seniors Teens Gen Xers Over 90 participants Arlington Mill CC Courthouse Washington-Lee HS 5

PRELIMINARY DRAFT Online feedback gathered July 11 to August 31 6

PLAN ORGANIZATION Introduction Context Value of Public Spaces Planning Context Trends Existing Public Space System Summary of Engagement Key Themes Strategic Directions Action Plan Implementation Responsibilities Partners Potential Funding Sources Timeframes Vision Plan Physical Manifestation of Action Plan Appendices Policy Recommendations + Rationale Analysis and Standards o Access / Level of Service Standards 7

FRESH APPROACH Level of Service Casual Use Spaces Trail Loops Dog Park & Run Standards Synthetic Turf & Lighting 8

SELECTED DRAFT POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS 10

STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS Strategic Direction 1 PUBLIC SPACES Ensure equitable access to high quality public spaces that provide opportunities to recreate, play, and enjoy nature by adding and improving public spaces. Strategic Direction 5 PROGRAMS Ensure program offerings continue to respond to changing user needs. Strategic Direction 2 TRAILS Improve the network of trails to, within, and between public spaces to increase access and enhance connectivity. Strategic Direction 6 ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION Improve community engagement and communication to enhance user satisfaction. Strategic Direction 3 RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP Protect, restore, expand, and enhance natural and historic resources, and increase resource-based activities. Strategic Direction 7 FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY Enhance the financial sustainability of Arlington s public spaces. Strategic Direction 4 PARTNERSHIPS Clarify partnerships to set mutual expectations and leverage resources. Strategic Direction 8 OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE Ensure County public spaces and facilities are operated and maintained efficiently and to defined standards. 11

STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS- ORGANIZATION 12

3.7. CAPITALIZE ON EXISTING HISTORIC RESOURCES IN PUBLIC SPACES, AND EVALUATE THE POTENTIAL OF PROTECTING ADDITIONAL HISTORIC RESOURCES. 3.7.1. Complete an inventory of historic structures and landscapes in existing, planned, or proposed public spaces that are designated as local historic districts or that are listed on or are eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places or the Virginia Landmarks Register. 3.7.2. Identify critical historic resources that may need protection and have potential educational and interpretive components. 3.7.3. Determine the feasibility of adding services and amenities to existing historic properties. 14

3.7. CAPITALIZE ON EXISTING HISTORIC RESOURCES IN PUBLIC SPACES, AND EVALUATE THE POTENTIAL OF PROTECTING ADDITIONAL HISTORIC RESOURCES. 3.7.4. Use objective criteria to evaluate whether potential historic resources will be added to the public space system. 3.7.5. Develop long range goals and strategies for the appropriate preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, or reconstruction of historic sites, objects or landscapes within public spaces. 3.7.6. Coordinate with federal preservation agencies to better leverage and expand visitor experiences. 15

3.7. CAPITALIZE ON EXISTING HISTORIC RESOURCES IN PUBLIC SPACES, AND EVALUATE THE POTENTIAL OF PROTECTING ADDITIONAL HISTORIC RESOURCES. 3.7.7. Seek out new local and regional partnerships and agreements with groups that support history, education, and cultural resources. 3.7.8. Create internal County working groups to better conduct and coordinate long-term planning for historic resources. 3.7.9. Explore the need for additional staff resources to support the challenges of preserving historic resources and facilities. 16

3.7. CAPITALIZE ON EXISTING HISTORIC RESOURCES IN PUBLIC SPACES, AND EVALUATE THE POTENTIAL OF PROTECTING ADDITIONAL HISTORIC RESOURCES. 3.7.10. Expand historical resource programming to connect residents and visitors with Arlington s heritage. 17

LAND ACQUISITION 18

STRATEGIC DIRECTION 1: PUBLIC SPACES Target the addition of approximately 30 (?) acres of new public space over the next 10 years. In public meetings, the most common phrase used to describe Arlington s public spaces was need more. Over half of public survey respondents indicated that they would support the acquisition of open space to develop passive facilities. New public space could include additional land acquired by the County, public space developed by other public entities, public easements on private property, or the additional of vertical space. 19

ACQUISITION STRATEGY Spaces identified in an adopted County plan If the space needs to be acquired and developed by the County Use criteria to evaluate and prioritize. Properties opportunistically presented to the County for acquisition Use criteria to evaluate and prioritize. Proactively identified acquisition opportunities Use place-based criteria to target high-impact areas. Use criteria to evaluate and prioritize. 20

ACQUISITION CRITERIA Objective Evaluation Criteria Acquisition Opportunity Part I Alignment with Other County Priorities Part II Alignment with POPS Strategic Directions Part III Natural Resource Value Recreational Resource Value Historic Resource Value Threshold Acquisition List 21

PART 3: RESOURCE VALUE (EXAMPLES) Historic Resource Value Acquisition of the site would be supported by the goals of the County s Historic Preservation Master Plan. The site is a locally designated historic district, or is eligible for listing as a locally designated historic district. The site is listed on or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The site is called out for acquisition based on its historical and/or cultural value by an adopted Neighborhood Conservation Plan. 22

POPS NEXT STEPS October o Additional POPS Advisory Committee meetings Fall o County Board Work Session Fall/Winter o o 3 rd series of public meetings (present final draft) Commission reviews Winter/Spring 2018 o County Board review/approval 23

Q & A 24

PUBLIC SPACES MASTER PLAN. Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board September 20, 2017