Density seems appropriate for the transit-rich location. Big question is why there are so few for sale condo units in the project, it's barely ten percent of the total units. Why?
Share your comments on building form and height in the proposed plan.
Share your comments on building form and height in the proposed plan.
i don't think the proposed tower overhangs (balconies and/or building mass above the sidewalks) are appropriate. hold them to account to CO guidelines.
What will be the impact of these tall buildings on the flight path in and out of National Airport? Is it going to have an impact on safety or operations? That needs to be addressed clearly and up front.
The massing, overhangs, streetwall, and heights are entirely inappropriate. The "to-the-line" development in Rossyln needs to be haulted immediately as it is impairing the health, safety, and general welfare of residents. For going on 5 years, over 3,000 feet of sidewalk have been rendered inaccessible by development projects forcing dangerous walking conditions around Rossyln. This proposed site plan will make that situation much, much worse.
Other than the south building, I think the architecture is TERRIBLE. I understand the architects wanted there to be variation among the three towers, but the towers not only don't relate to one and other, but they clash, The North tower emphasizes vertical lines and its rounded corners give It a soft appearance. The NW tower (which is ugly as sin) emphasizes horizontal lines and has very sharp edges. Neither tower relates well to the podium. Visually the project is very disappointing!!
Share your comments on transportation in the proposed plan.
Share your comments on transportation in the proposed plan.
Having lived on the opposite side of Langston Blvd for 26 years and navigated with trepidation the known hazards of the intersection of eastbound Langston Blvd with N. Fort Myer Dr. in order to use the Metro, I would plead earnestly that the developer build a pedestrian bridge, perhaps as a community benefit, to enable safe pedestrian access to downtown Rosslyn from the neighborhoods abutting westbound Langston Blvd. This would be important for prospective users of a renewed Gateway Park, also.
The proposed streetscape/sidewalks are unlawful and are based on invalid and no longer defensible County planning. The proposal for Route 29/Langston Blvd is entirely within the discretion of VDOT, and not the developer or the County. Further, the suggested changes were not made between Nash and Ft Myer, so they are not appropriate between Ft. Myer and N. Moore. The proposed changes to Ft Myer (making it bi-directional) are entirely unlawful and will be challenged in court. No bike lanes.
The traffic analysis is invalid because it is based on traffic counts before Fed employees were required to return to their offices. The intersection analysis should include the corner of LB eastbound and N. Nash. During morning rush hour, that intersection often gets blocked by backed up traffic . Any increase in congestion along LB resulting from the project will make that situation worse. If the Marriot site gets developed per the approved plan, that intersection will become a disaster.
No concerns regarding street landscaping. Couldnt care less about the private terrace since the public wont be able to use it or see it. Im not sure about the biophilic design. I thought biophilia is taboo.
