Share your input by March 3, 2025

You're invited to review project materials and provide input on the site plan application for 1901 & 1911 Fort Myer Drive -- One Rosslyn. Feedback is focused on the following topics.

  • Land Use and Density
  • Building Form and Height
  • Architecture
  • Transportation
  • Landscaping, Biophilia, and Sustainability
  • Community Benefits and Other Topics

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Scott IngallsThe berms concept was used at Butler Park prior to CAG, and it was not popular. At CAG, the most commonly used areas are the rope tower, climbing wall, picnic tables, and the swings. I am not saying WEL needs to copy that, but it has worked there so far, the children love it as d...See More
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Land Use and Density

 

A floorplan of one of the proposed residential buildings  A table showing the proposed number of units and proposed residential, retail, and total Gross Floor Area (GFA) for the three proposed residential buildings

 

As you respond, consider the following questions:

  • Given the Rosslyn Sector Plan guidance, do you think the proposed land uses - including ground floor uses and locations - are appropriate?
  • Do you have any comments or concerns about the proposed density (~9.71 FAR)?

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

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Scott IngallsThe berms concept was used at Butler Park prior to CAG, and it was not popular. At CAG, the most commonly used areas are the rope tower, climbing wall, picnic tables, and the swings. I am not saying WEL needs to copy that, but it has worked there so far, the children love it as d...See More
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Building Form and Height

A table showing the proposed heights of the base/podium and the three residential towersA diagram of one of the proposed towers, showing its base, building tower, and building cap A rendering shows the north face (facing Langston Blvd.) of the proposed developmentA rendering shows the south face (facing 19th St. N.) of the proposed developmentA rendering shows the east face (facing N. Moore St.) of the proposed developmentA rendering shows the west face (facing Fort Myer Drive) of the proposed development

As you respond, consider the following questions:

  • Given the Rosslyn Sector Plan guidance, do you think the proposed tower overhangs (balconies and/or building mass above the sidewalks) are appropriate? Should tower massing “step-back” above the base/podium?
  • Do you think the proposal creates an appropriate scale transition between lower, human-scaled “streetwall” floors and upper floors?
  • Do you have any comments or concerns about the proposed orientation, dimensions, or spacing of the proposed towers?
  • Do you have any comments or concerns about the proposed tower heights? (NE Tower = 261’, NW Tower = 285’, S Tower = 300’)
  • Do you have any other general concerns or comments about the form of the building base and/or any of the residential towers?

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

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Scott IngallsThe berms concept was used at Butler Park prior to CAG, and it was not popular. At CAG, the most commonly used areas are the rope tower, climbing wall, picnic tables, and the swings. I am not saying WEL needs to copy that, but it has worked there so far, the children love it as d...See More
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Architecture

A rendering shows the proposed towers from the northeastA rendering shows the proposed towers from the northwestA rendering shows the proposed towers from the southeastA rendering shows the proposed towers from the southwest

As you respond, consider the following questions:

  • Do you have any comments or concerns about the architectural composition of the building base and towers?
  • Do you think the tower caps of each building create sufficient distinction when viewed as part of the Rosslyn skyline?
  • Do you have any comments or concerns about the façade materials or colors?

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Share your comments on architecture in the proposed plan.

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Scott IngallsThe berms concept was used at Butler Park prior to CAG, and it was not popular. At CAG, the most commonly used areas are the rope tower, climbing wall, picnic tables, and the swings. I am not saying WEL needs to copy that, but it has worked there so far, the children love it as d...See More
ReplyAgree23 days ago
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Transportation

   First of five transportation diagrams for the 1901 & 1911 Fort Myer Drive site plan proposalSecond of five transportation diagrams for the 1901 & 1911 Fort Myer Drive site plan proposalThird of five transportation diagrams for the 1901 & 1911 Fort Myer Drive site plan proposalFourth of five transportation diagrams for the 1901 & 1911 Fort Myer Drive site plan proposalFifth of five transportation diagrams for the 1901 & 1911 Fort Myer Drive site plan proposal

 

As you respond, consider the following questions: ​

  • Do you have any comments or concerns about the proposed streetscape/sidewalk design or dimensions?
  • Do you have any comments or concerns about the proposed parking or loading spaces/areas?
  • Do you have any comments or concerns about the proposed pedestrian and/or bicycle infrastructure or access?

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Scott IngallsThe berms concept was used at Butler Park prior to CAG, and it was not popular. At CAG, the most commonly used areas are the rope tower, climbing wall, picnic tables, and the swings. I am not saying WEL needs to copy that, but it has worked there so far, the children love it as d...See More
ReplyAgree23 days ago
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Landscaping, Biophilia, and Sustainability

Landscape diagram 1 of 2 for 1901 & 1911 Fort Myer Drive site plan proposalLandscape diagram 2 of 2 for 1901 & 1911 Fort Myer Drive site plan proposal

 

As you respond, consider the following questions:

  • Given the Rosslyn Sector Plan guidance, do you have any comments or concerns about the proposed street trees/plantings, private terrace design, or other on-site landscaped areas?
  • Do you have any comments or concerns about the proposed sustainability elements?
  • Do you think the proposal incorporates appropriate biophilic design?

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Share your comments on landscaping, biophilia, and sustainability in the proposed plan.

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Scott IngallsThe berms concept was used at Butler Park prior to CAG, and it was not popular. At CAG, the most commonly used areas are the rope tower, climbing wall, picnic tables, and the swings. I am not saying WEL needs to copy that, but it has worked there so far, the children love it as d...See More
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Community Benefits and Other Topics

 

As you respond, consider the following questions:

  • Given the community benefits identified in the Rosslyn Sector Plan, which ones are the most important to achieve with this project? (e.g., affordable housing; funding for public facilities, parks, or infrastructure; etc.)
  • Do you have any other comments or concerns, about topics outside of the above categories?

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Scott IngallsThe berms concept was used at Butler Park prior to CAG, and it was not popular. At CAG, the most commonly used areas are the rope tower, climbing wall, picnic tables, and the swings. I am not saying WEL needs to copy that, but it has worked there so far, the children love it as d...See More
ReplyAgree23 days ago
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Please share any additional comments or concerns, about topics that fall outside of the categories above.

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Scott IngallsThe berms concept was used at Butler Park prior to CAG, and it was not popular. At CAG, the most commonly used areas are the rope tower, climbing wall, picnic tables, and the swings. I am not saying WEL needs to copy that, but it has worked there so far, the children love it as d...See More
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