Share your input by December 8, 2022
You're invited to review project materials and provide input on the 1600 S. Eads St. – Crystal Towers 3 site plan application.
Feedback is focused on Land Use, Policy Guidance, Site Design, Architecture, Transportation, Parking, Loading, Open Space, Tree Canopy, and Landscaping, with an opportunity to provide other comments as well.
Project materials:
- Watch the staff presentation
- Review the staff presentation slides
- Watch the applicant presentation
- Review the applicant presentation slides
- Review the staff report
- View the virtual walking tour
All comments will be compiled and posted after the feedback window has closed. Additional opportunities to provide input are outlined on the project page.
Share your feedback
Type your comments in the appropriate text box(es) below. Each text box permits up to 500 characters. If you have comments about a topic that is not listed, please use the final text box to submit them.
Land Use and Policy Guidance
As you respond, consider the following questions:
- Does the proposal effectively implement the goals and public improvements envisioned in the Crystal City Sector Plan?
- Are proposed ground floor uses appropriate for the given frontage?
- Is the proposed height deviation from the Sector Plan appropriate?
Site Design
As you respond, consider the following questions:
- Is the proposed building placement and deviation from the Sector Plan's podium separation requirements appropriate?
- Are there any concerns about vehicular or pedestrian circulation around the site?
- Does the proposed project meet expectations for accessibility and principles of Universal Design?
Architecture
As you respond, consider the following questions:
- Is the proposed building massing (including height, podium orientation, and interaction with the sidewalk) appropriate?
- Do the proposed ground floor facades effectively enhance public space and streets?
- Are the proposed building form deviations from the Sector Plan appropriate?
Transportation, Parking and Loading
As you respond, consider the following questions:
- Any concerns regarding proposed parking, including bicycle parking?
- Any concerns regarding proposed loading or pick-up and drop-off for each building?
Open Space, Tree Canopy and Landscaping
As you respond, consider the following questions:
- Does the proposed project fulfill the intent of the Sector Plan's vision for public open space on this block?
Other
Share any other comments you have about the proposed plan. A topic to consider:
- Are there any concerns regarding sustainability or implementation of biophilic (human connections with nature) design principles?
- Any questions or concerns for construction phasing, staging or circulation?
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