New Park at South Eads Street and Army Navy Drive

Location

No Fixed Address (Part of RPC# 35-003-437 and adjacent right-of-way)
Virginia 22202

Status

In Design

Design Process Begins: 3rd Quarter 2020

Design Process Ends: 1st Quarter 2021

Construction Begins: 3rd Quarter 2022

Construction Ends: 3rd Quarter 2023

About the Project

The New Park at South Eads Street and Army Navy Drive (formerly known as the “Teardrop Parcel” areas) is an area for public space development, per County Board designation in October 2019. The New Park is located adjacent to the Altaire residential development and 400 11th Street South, Verizon Site development and bisected by 11th Street South in the Crystal City neighborhood. It is walking distance from both the Pentagon City and Crystal City Metro Stations and is located close to other modes of public transportation. The New Park is also at walking distance to Metropolitan Park, Long Bridge Park, and Virginia Highlands Park.

About the Process

Public Engagement

Sept. 30- Oct. 14: The first engagement opportunity consisted of an online presentation (video/ slides) and opportunity to provide thoughts related to current use of the site and visions for its future. Community comments helped inform draft design concepts.

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Funding

Developer Funding