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Special DPCA Meeting—Thu 6th Nov 2014

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Douglas Park Civic Association (DPCA) will hold a joint meeting with Barcroft School and Civic League (BSCL) on Thursday 6 November 2014 at 7.30p at the Barcroft Community House, 800 South Buchanan Street. The purpose of this joint meeting is to review plans for a new Form-Based Code development proposed for the NE corner of Columbia Pike and South Buchanan Street (4707 Columbia Pike). This is the current site of El Tutumaso and previously the site of Sâuçá, Bob and Edith’s II and Roy Rogers.

The proposal is for a four-storey building with 78 market-rate units (likely condos) in a mix of 18 studios, 42 1-bedroom and 18 2-bedroom units. The building will also hold 8,000 sq ft of ground-floor retail and an underground car park with space for 87 vehicles.

Further detailed plans are available at the links below:

FBC Checklist
FBC Diagrams & LEED Scorecard
Civil Plans
Landscape Plans
Architectural Plans
Color Elevations

If you are interested in learning more about the proposal, please make plans to join us Thursday evening when County Staff and representatives of the site developer will be on hand to speak and answer questions.

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Washington Gas Work, Summer 2014

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Washington Gas has announced the next phase of its line replacement schedule. Work will be occurring in the following neighborhood locations this summer:

Columbia Pike at S Glebe Rd
Portions of Westmont Gardens
3700 block of 12th St S
13th St S at S Monroe St
14th St S at S Glebe Rd
1700 block of S Quincy St
S Quincy St at S Walter Reed Dr
S Randolph St at 16th St S
S Stafford St at 16th St S

Further details are in the attached PDF (10pp, 1,8 Mbyte).

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Washington Gas Work, Autumn 2013

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Washington Gas has announced the next phase of its line replacement schedule. Work will be occurring in the following neighborhood locations this fall:

Columbia Pike at S George Mason Dr
Columbia Pike at S Taylor St
12th Rd S at S Taylor St
13th St S at S Taylor St
13th Rd S at S Taylor St
S Thomas St

Further details are in the attached PDF (17pp, 3,2 Mbyte).

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County Conducts Survey of Future ‘Super Stop’ Design

Arlington Transport/DES is seeking input from Pike residents and bus
users on the future design of the Columbia Pike ‘Super Stops’. The
survey is open now to 21 July:

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ATTENTION COLUMBIA PIKE NEIGHBORS, BUSINESSES, AND WALTER REED SUPER STOP USERS

 Arlington County is conducting a comprehensive review of the performance, cost, design and construction of the recently completed Walter Reed Super Stop prototype. The goal of the review is to facilitate the construction of the remaining 23 planned Stops faster, more cost effectively and with improved functionality where necessary.

The assessment takes on a three-pronged approach with distinct processes:

  1. A financial and performance assessment,
  2. A community consultation process aimed at the users of the stop, and
  3. A technical design review

The community consultation process includes you – current stop users and Columbia Pike neighbors and businesses – to get your feedback on the site’s design and amenities!

  • Take our online survey NOW designed specifically for current stop users and Columbia Pike neighbors/businesses.  It will be available from June 22, 2013 through July 21, 2013.
  • You may also notice a third-party conducting the survey in-person at the Walter Reed Super Stop to ensure a wide range of user participation.
  • County staff will also consult with targeted groups, such as local civic associations, the Columbia Pike Implementation Team (CPIT), the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization, and the Transit Advisory Committee, to obtain their input on the design.

The intent of the feedback process is to seek input on the prototype’s physical elements and their functionality and effectiveness in order to inform the design review.

  • This process will NOT seek guidance on the broader Columbia Pike Super Stops program, such as stop locations, number of stations, or continuation of the program.

The findings from the overall comprehensive review will be used to determine how to proceed on future Super Stops. The review and outreach process is slated for completion in late fall 2013. The County Manager, after consulting with Arlington County Board members and WMATA, will announce her decision later this year.

Stay tuned to the Columbia Pike Super Stops webpage for updates!

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