Transforming Tysons PARK SYSTEM CONCEPT PLAN

Transforming Tysons
PARK SYSTEM CONCEPT PLAN
Why a Park System Plan?
TYSONS PARK SYSTEM CONCEPT PLAN
BOS FOLLOW‐ON MOTION #16
Further define needs and locations of “…existing and planned public facilities, including parks and athletic fields…”
Project Goal
To create a robust Tysons Park System Plan that guides future park system development by the public, private and non‐profit sectors
to serve Tysons’ future residents, employees and visitors.
TYSONS PARK SYSTEM CONCEPT PLAN
OBJECTIVES
 Refine Comprehensive Plan
 Guide Development Review
 Promote Collaborative Implementation Efforts
JAN-JUNE 2012
OCT 2012-FEB 2013
MARCH-DEC 2013
JAN-JUNE 2014
FALL 2014
What’s in the Plan?
TYSONS PARK SYSTEM CONCEPT PLAN
DOCUMENT STRUCTURE
BACKGROUND
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Purpose & Process
Location, Context, & Need
Existing Conditions
Guiding Documents
PARK SYSTEM ELEMENTS
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Park Placement & Typology
Connectivity
Athletic Fields
Other Recreational Facilities
Civic Spaces
Cultural Resources
Natural Resources
CONCEPTUAL PARK SYSTEM MAP
APPENDICES
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DOCUMENT STRUCTURE
PARK ELEMENTS CHAPTERS
 Purpose/Need for the Element
 Comprehensive Plan Guidance
 Other Guidance (if applicable)
 Meeting the Need for the Element
 Signature Feature(s) Planned for Tysons
 Good Examples in Other Cities
 Key Challenges & Opportunities
 Implementation Strategy
 Map
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PARK PLACEMENT & TYPOLOGY
BALANCING THE PARK NETWORK 
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Diverse park types located throughout;
Put the right parks in the right places; New parks through redevelopment; Public and non‐profit sectors may contribute;
Interim & “Pop‐up” parks for now.
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ATHLETIC FIELDS
CREATING PLACES TO PLAY 
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Provide new fields through redevelopment;
Consolidate land to provide new fields onsite;
Acquire land in Tysons for new fields;
Landowners collaborate to build new fields;
Smaller rooftop fields may be considered;
Smaller redevelopments contribute funds;
Large diamond needs to be met in and out of Tysons.
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RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PROVIDING DIVERSE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES  Traditional facilities
 playgrounds, sport courts, skate parks, dog parks
 Urban facilities
 game tables, fitness stations, playable art, splash pads
 Facilities in new urban parks built by developers;
 New facilities in existing parks with proffered funds.
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CIVIC SPACES
BUILDING COMMUNITY
 Civic spaces with cultural facilities and amenities (public art, performance stages, pavilions, fountains, community gardens) promote social interaction and help to build community;
 Civic park spaces can be created in all park types throughout;
 The planned Signature Civic Commons may require collaboration between the private, public and non‐profit sectors.
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CULTURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVING & INTERPRETING TYSONS HERITAGE
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Can occur through public and private efforts;
Interpretive opportunities abound in existing parks;
New urban parks can include interpretive displays;
Determine appropriate public uses of Ash Grove.
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NATURAL RESOURCES
RESTORING & ENHANCING STREAM VALLEYS
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Minimize disturbance to natural areas;
Promote stream restoration efforts;
Integrate LID features into development;
Volunteer groups can get involved;
Expand existing natural areas;
Restore native plant habitats to disturbed land.
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CONNECTIVITY
CONNECTING PEOPLE TO PARKS  Connect isolated park spaces, stream valleys, and key points of interest with trails and streetscape;  Promote the “Tysons Community Circuit” recreational trail loop to enhance connectivity.
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PARIKLAND OUTSIDE OF TYSONS D,ISTRICT
What’s Next?
TYSONS PARK SYSTEM CONCEPT PLAN
NEXT STEPS
 Public Comment Period open until June 16
 Revise Plan as needed
 Present revised Plan to Park Authority Board
 Work with DPZ on Comprehensive Plan Update
TYSONS PARK SYSTEM CONCEPT PLAN
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
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Talk to us today or call 703‐324‐8741
Complete a Comment Card
Send email to [email protected]
Visit the project web page: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/tysons
 Send U.S. postal mail to the Park Authority:
Park Planning Division
12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 406
Fairfax, VA 22035