Share your comments on building form & architecture in the proposed plan.
high projected Energy Star and energy efficiency ratings (95 and 25.3%, respectively), and a reduced parking ratio and bicycle parking. To make the project substantially more sustainable, the Commission urges the Applicant to conduct a zero carbon feasibility assessment, plan for electric (instead of gas) hot water heating to accompany the electric HVAC (or make the space electric-ready), and plan for electric cooking for any ground floor retail. The Applicant should also strive (if not (cont.)
The architecture, including sculpting and facade, is a net positive. The step-back average seems acceptable. The Verizon building needs serious facade improvement--including biophilic design and materials--for its appearance as well as to visually integrate that building with the remainder of the site. All fenestration should have bird-friendly glass up to and including the third floor above the final step-back.
The staff is far too focused on baffles and mesh to his roof top HVAC items on Verizon building while ignoring the huge canyon that this project-along with silver diner project- will create. The setback is minimal, especially with the mass of the proposed new apartment/office building. Why agree to limit loading docks which will cause congestion? The step back-as opposed to setback- really doesn't offset the claustrophobic effect of the 128 feet and general mass.
I'd like to suggest more biophilic design elements in all cases -- to improve the Verizon building (including the screening), to connect with the Irving Street public space, in the context of the streetscape, on roof surfaces.
I think the building looks nice and is good as is. If I wanted to improve it I would add setbacks to the top of the building on the northern side to allow for more light. I would still rather see a building than what is currently there.
Share your comments on open space & landscaping in the proposed plan.
already planning–did not see) to equip 10% of all parking spaces with EV chargers and make 50% of all spaces EV-ready, and take the opportunity with the contributions to open space in Clarendon it plans, to add native plantings to green spaces wherever possible.While we recognize the Applicant is participating in the County’s Green Building Incentive Program, the C2E2 Commission uses its own checklist to assess whether we think each new development is maximizing the opportunity to advance (cont)
There are many opportunities to use landscaping, modest topographic variations, and a variety of vegetation on this site. Trees are important, but native grasses and shrubs, as well as forbs, are important choices for creating a biophilic space and a natural connection to the other public spaces in the sector. Moving the ATM will allow a wrap-around natural site, and solve the blank wall and tree arrangement issues at the same time.
The county is far too agreeable to replacement of real grass and lawns with concrete. The new project at The Crossing is an example-some trees remain but the new plaza as far is all stone and the old planter (which was a fountain) was destroyed. The county should seek to include real grass and plants in the Irving street development-not a concrete "plaza " for bands and similar activities.
Project needs to conform with the tree cover standards & streetscape standards for 10th Rdand along the Verizon building. Planters, green roofs, adding plants to the proposed Verizon screening, active (park-like) use adjacent to bank e.g. giant chess, or chess tables, raised beds with interactive garden (herbs, smell, color, themes)
What about making the roof a community garden/space for the people that use the building? Much better than what is going on with the roof now. My building has a rooftop club room and outdoor space and it’s very popular with residents and guests.
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