Feedback for 1401 Wilson Boulevard - March 19 - 29, 2026
Feedback for 1401 Wilson Boulevard - March 19 - 29, 2026
The applicant, Monday Properties, proposes the construction of two 27-story residential towers, a shared partially below-grade parking structure, a planned grocery store, ground floor retail, and new public space contributing to the Rosslyn Sector Plan's 18th Street Corridor. The proposed density is approximately 10.0 FAR. This is a major site plan amendment to an approved site plan at the subject site, 1401 Wilson Blvd (SP #429).
Share your input by March 29, 2026.
You're invited to review project materials and provide input on the 1401 Wilson Boulevard site plan application.
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/Architecture
- Transportation
- Parking and Loading
- Open Space and Landscaping
- Green Building and Sustainability
Project materials:
- Watch the staff presentation
- Review the staff presentation slides
- Watch the applicant presentation
- Review the applicant presentation slides
- Review the staff report
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.
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*Please watch both the staff and applicant presentations prior to completing the Online Engagement form.
Staff Presentation
Applicant Presentation
Land Use & Density
Density | Proposal |
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Total GFA | 916,140 sf |
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Residential GFA | 887,232 sf |
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Retail GFA | 11,904 sf |
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Planned Grocery Store GFA | 17,004 sf |
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Total Density | 10.0 FAR |
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Base Density | 432,140 sf (4.7 FAR) |
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Additional Density | 484,000 sf (5.3 FAR) |
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Density Exclusions | 30,261 sf* |
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* A portion of requested density exclusions includes above-grade mechanical spaces within the parking structure, tower, and on the pool deck, which impact the bulk, mass and appearance of the building. The proposed density exclusions for above-grade mechanical spaces are under review by staff. |
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Unit Type | Units |
Studio | 66 units (8%) |
1-bedroom | 466 units (56%) |
2-bedroom | 241 units (29%) |
3-bedroom | 30 units (4%) |
Total | 831 units (100%) |
As you respond, consider the following questions:
- Are the proposed residential, retail, and planned grocery store uses appropriate for this site?
- What are your thoughts on the proposed density of 10.0 FAR? (which is generally the maximum permitted density in the C-O Rosslyn zoning district)
- What are your thoughts on the requested density exclusions for above-grade mechanical spaces?
Site Design & Layout
As you respond, consider the following questions about the site design and layout:
- What are your thoughts on the placement of the towers and public spaces?
- Is the site layout compatible with the adjacent properties?
- Are the access points for the residential and retail uses appropriately located?
Building Height, Form & Architecture
As you respond, consider the following questions:
- Do you feel the podium frontages contribute to a human-scale pedestrian experience?
- Are the proposed heights appropriate for this site?
- What are your thoughts on including height variation between the two buildings?
- Do you have any feedback on the architecture, massing, or building materials?
Transportation: Streets and Streetscapes
| Existing Condition | Proposed Condition | |
Wilson Boulevard | Street | 42.3 ft total 3 travel lanes | 39 ft total 2 travel lanes + 1 bike lane + buffer + striping |
Streetscape | 14 ft total 10 ft sidewalk + 4 ft tree pit | 20 ft total 12 ft sidewalk + 6 ft tree zone (0.66 ft from curb) + 1.3 ft building zone | |
North Oak Street | Street | 38-44 ft total 2 travel lanes + 2 parking lanes | 37-43.1 ft total 2 travel lanes + 2 parking lanes |
Streetscape | 10-14 ft total 6-10 ft sidewalk + 4 ft tree pit | 18.66 ft total 12 ft sidewalk + 6 ft tree zone (0.66 ft from curb) | |
Key Boulevard | Street | 50.7 ft total 2 travel lanes + 2 bike lanes + | 50 ft total 2 travel lanes + 2 bike lanes + |
Streetscape | 6.5 ft total 6.5 ft sidewalk | 18.66 ft total 12 ft sidewalk + 6 ft tree zone (0.66 ft from curb) | |
North Nash Street | Street | 47 ft total 2 travel lanes + 2 parking lanes | 46-47.5 ft total 2-3 travel lanes + 0-1 parking lanes + |
Streetscape | 12-15 ft total 8-9 ft sidewalk + 4-6 ft tree pit | 16 ft total 10 ft sidewalk + 6 ft tree zone |
As you respond, consider the following questions:
- What are your thoughts on the proposed street and streetscape designs?
Parking and Loading
Proposed |
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Total Parking Spaces | 599 spaces | |
Overall Residential Spaces | 544 spaces | |
Overall Residential Ratio | 0.65 spaces/unit | |
Residential Spaces | 528 spaces | |
Residential Ratio | 0.63 spaces/unit | |
Visitor Spaces | 16 spaces | |
Retail Spaces | 55 spaces | |
Retail Ratio | 1 space per 530 sf of retail GFA | |
Compact Spaces | 210 spaces (35%) | |
Additional Tandem Spaces | 20 spaces | |
Loading Spaces | 6 spaces 3 spaces (Resi.) |
As you respond, consider the following questions:
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Open Space & Landscaping
As you respond, consider the following questions:
- How consistent do you find the proposed public spaces are with the Rosslyn Sector Plan recommendations for public space?
- Is the design and programming of the proposed public space appropriate?
- Do you have any feedback on the design of the 18th Street Corridor monumental stairs or plaza?
- What are your thoughts on the private amenity area above the planned grocery store?
Green Building and Sustainabilty
As you respond, consider the following questions:
- What are your thoughts on green building commitments for this project?
- Do you feel there are adequate stormwater management facilities?
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