Share your input by February 9, 2025

You're invited to review project materials and provide input on the site plan application for 2500 Wilson Boulevard. Feedback is focused on the following topics with an opportunity to provide other comments as well.

  • Land Use and Density
  • Site Design and Layout
  • Building Height, Form and Architecture
  • Transportation, Parking and Loading
  • Open Space and Landscaping
  • Green Building and Sustainability​

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Land Use and Density

 

A table compares the existing General Land Use Plan (GLUP) designation (“Low” Office-Apartment-Hotel) and the maximum density and building heights currently allowed for 2500 Wilson Boulevard with the GLUP designation (“Medium” Office-Apartment-Hotel), higher maximum density, and higher building heights requested by the site plan applicant.

 

A ground floor plan of the building proposed for 2500 Wilson Boulevard shows residential units, a residential amenity/lobby/common area, space for retail use, loading/garage space, open space, and a bus shelter on North Barton Street.

 

As you respond, consider the following questions:

  • To what extent do the proposed General Land Use Plan (GLUP) designation and rezoning align with the 2500 Wilson Boulevard GLUP Study's recommendations?​​

  • What are your thoughts on the proposed ground floor retail/retail equivalents?​

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Share your comments on land use and density in the proposed plan.

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Site Design and Layout

Another ground floor plan of 2500 Wilson Boulevard shows the proposed residential building and outdoor dining areas on Wilson and Clarendon Boulevards.

 

As you respond, consider the following question:

  • How well does this site layout align with the building design recommendations of the 2500 Wilson GLUP Study and Courthouse Sector Plan?

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Share your comments on site design and layout in the proposed plan.

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Building Height, Form and Architecture

Two diagrams show north/south and east/west cross sections of the proposed 16-story building. The main roof height of the proposed building is 413 feet, 4 inches. A mechanical penthouse rises an additional 14 feet.

 

A map shows the building heights recommended in the 2022 Courthouse West Special GLUP Study for the block adjacent to 2500 Wilson Boulevard to the west. The Courthouse West Special GLUP Study recommended building heights of 14 stories in the center of the adjacent block and heights of 4 to 6 stories on the edges of the adjacent block.

As you respond, consider the following question:

  • Given the proposed deviation of two stories above the maximum 14 stories as recommended by the Courthouse West Special GLUP Study, could 16 stories be appropriate at 2500 Wilson Boulevard?

Architectural renderings show the building proposed for 2500 Wilson Boulevard. Building stepbacks are proposed for the second, third, 11th, and 16th floors.

As you respond, also consider the following questions: ​

  • To what extent do the building form and height transitions align with the GLUP Studies? ​
  • What are your thoughts on the architecture and building materials?

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Share your comments on building height, form and architecture in the proposed plan.

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Transportation, Parking and Loading

 

Proposed Parking and Loading:​

  • 237 total spaces ​
    • 207 residential spaces (0.64 spaces/unit)
    • 10 visitor spaces (1 space/0.05 units for first 200 units)
    • 20 retail spaces​ (1 space/911 square feet)​
  • 3 shared loading space​s
  • 149 bicycle parking spaces
    • 137 Class I bicycle spaces (136 residential and 1 retail)
    • 12 Class III bicycle spaces for visitors on North Barton Street and Clarendon Boulevard
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Off-street Multifamily Parking Guidelines:

  • 97 residential spaces (0.3 spaces/unit)​
  • 10 visitor spaces (0.05 spaces/unit for first 200 units)​

​A map shows the proximity of 2500 Wilson Boulevard to the Courthouse Metrorail station, stops for Metro and ART buses, and a grocery store (Whole Foods).   A graphic gives 2500 Wilson Boulevard several ratings. It is a walker’s paradise, where daily errands do not require a car, and has a walk score of 98. It has excellent transit that is convenient for most trips and a transit score of 70. It is very bikeable, with a bike score of 83. Biking is convenient for most trips.

As you respond, consider the following questions:

  • What are your thoughts on the proposed residential parking ratio?​ 

  • What are your thoughts on the proposed retail parking ratio?​

A ground floor plan of the proposed building shows the garage entrance, loading site, and trash collection site on North Cleveland Street; two bicycle racks next to the building on North Barton Street and Wilson Boulevard; a third bicycle rack caddy corner to the building across Clarendon Boulevard; and a transit stop on North Barton Street.

As you respond, also consider the following questions: ​

  • What are your thoughts on the proposed pedestrian, vehicular, loading, bicycle, and pedestrian access locations?​
  • What are your thoughts about the proposed streetscapes, including the individual features such as clear sidewalks and tree pits?​

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Share your comments on transportation, parking and loading in the proposed plan.

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Open Space and Landscaping

A rendering shows an aerial view of a proposed open space along Clarendon Boulevard next to the proposed building. The space is largely paved but has numerous trees.

A ground floor plan shows an open space immediately to the south of the proposed building, between the building and Clarendon Boulevard.

As you respond, consider the following question:

  • Would you like to see more biophilic design elements in the site or the building design?

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Share your comments on open space and landscaping in the proposed plan.

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Green Building and Sustainability

 

A tall, gray building with lots of windows stands at the intersection of Clarendon Boulevard and North Barton Street. On or along the streets are pedestrian and car traffic, a multistory brick building, an open space, and trees.

 

A tall, gray building with lots of windows and balconies stands at the intersection of Wilson Boulevard and North Barton Street. On or along the streets are pedestrian, bicycle, and car traffic; other buildings; and trees.

As you respond, consider the following question:

  • In terms of sustainability, what would you like to see included in this project?

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Share your comments on green building and sustainability in the proposed plan.

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