Process
The multi-year Plan Lee Highway process will refine, validate and build upon the community’s vision and the guiding principles and goals as expressed in the 2016 Lee Highway Visioning Study report . The process will include a study of interrelated key planning elements, such as transportation and public space, for the full Lee Highway corridor and potential land use changes within a Core Study Area (see map below). The anticipated outcomes are that the study results in a County Board-adopted plan that establishes a high-level framework for the corridor.
Study Area
Lee Highway is one of Arlington’s major east-west arterial streets, spanning the full length of the County from Rosslyn to East Falls Church. It is a major commuter corridor and gateway from the City of Falls Church. It also serves as a primary commercial destination for the northern half of the County, providing access to convenience goods, services, and dining for many residents. Characterized by low-rise commercial development and prominent surface level parking lots, the auto-oriented public realm and general development pattern is typical of commercial corridors found throughout Arlington.
Timeline
PHASE 2: Developing Ideas (currently underway)
- Time frames are subject to change, pending project needs.
- As each key event is confirmed, it is posted to the project calendar with complete meeting details. View all scheduled meetings and events.
- As each key event concludes, available materials are posted to the study documents page.
TIME FRAME | MILESTONES, ACTIVITIES | KEY EVENTS | |
Sep – Dec 2020 | Development of Land Use Scenario Analysis |
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Property Owner Interviews (October – December 2020) |
Jan – Feb 2021 | Neighborhood Focus Groups | Results of Land Use Scenario Analysis | Neighborhood Focus Group Meetings (Areas 1 – 5) |
Feb – April 2021 | Development of Preliminary Concept Plan Report | Prepare Preliminary Concept Plan Report, to include:
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Additional Focus Group Meetings, as needed |
April / May 2021 | Neighborhood Focus Groups | Presentation of Preliminary Concept Plan Report | Neighborhood Focus Group Meetings (Areas 1-5) |
PHASE 1: Gathering Information (completed)
TIME FRAME | MILESTONES, ACTIVITIES | KEY EVENTS | |
Jan – Feb 2019 |
Project Kick-off |
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Feb – Oct 2019 |
Existing Conditions Analysis
Historic and Cultural Resources Analysis |
Analysis to focus on planning elements:
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Feb – Oct 2019 |
Land Use Scenario Methodology Development |
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Nov – Dec 2019 | Community Forum |
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Jan – Feb 2020 |
Public Workshop |
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Feb – Aug 2020 |
Development of Neighborhood Inspiration Report | Prepare Neighborhood Inspiration Report, to include:
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