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Mar 08, 2016

Retrofitting Walkability with Pedestrian Bridges and Crosswalks

Retrofitting pedestrian infrastructure is a challenge in any market, and Tysons is no exception. We take a look at a possible solution in an area that has emerged as a popular pedestrian plaza.

March 8, 2016June 15, 2017 by Jordan Clough

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Jan 07, 2016

Stadiums Aren’t The Problem, Parking Is

While many espouse the virtue of stadiums to improving land values, this is only true for well formatted stadiums that fit in with the neighborhoods in which they are placed.

January 7, 2016August 20, 2016 by Navid Roshan-Afshar

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Oct 18, 2015

Boro Rezoning Ready For Board Approval

A final decision about The Boro will occur this Tuesday at the Board of Supervisors meeting.

October 18, 2015May 18, 2017 by Navid Roshan-Afshar

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Aug 10, 2015

VDOT Cloverleaf Wasting Useful Space

Occupying what should be prime real estate at the core of the city, the 495 access ramps represent the most barren use.

August 10, 2015August 20, 2016 by Navid Roshan-Afshar

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Jul 19, 2015

City Submarkets Playing Important Role In Housing

This past week Gizmodo (evidently now discussing urban planning) had an article breaking down housing choices of millennials. Ever since the generation born between 1982 and 2004 started graduating college and entering the work force there has been debate on what their preferences in housing would be. Much of the selection of millennials comes from […]

July 19, 2015January 13, 2017 by Navid Roshan-Afshar

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Apr 24, 2014

Green Space

Public Meeting On Tysons Park System Concept Plan

I was able to attend the Fairfax County Park Authority meeting yesterday which discussed the new Tysons Park System Concept Plan. We previously summarized many of the elements of the plan in a previous post, but the meeting brought up some interesting clarifications we were not aware of. The concept for the trail loop is […]

April 24, 2014January 13, 2017 by Navid Roshan-Afshar

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Apr 22, 2014

Green Space

Tysons Park System Concept Plan

This past week Fairfax County posted their first draft of the new Tysons Park System Concept Plan, which serves as one part master plan, one part “where we are” in terms of agreements and existing parks in the growing city. It’s an important step to help iron out the goals and interaction of open spaces […]

April 22, 2014January 13, 2017 by Navid Roshan-Afshar

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Category: Urban Planning

Transportation

Retrofitting Walkability with Pedestrian Bridges and Crosswalks

Urban Planning

Stadiums Aren’t The Problem, Parking Is

Urban Planning

Boro Rezoning Ready For Board Approval

Urban Planning

VDOT Cloverleaf Wasting Useful Space

Urban Planning

City Submarkets Playing Important Role In Housing

Green Space

Public Meeting On Tysons Park System Concept Plan

Green Space

Tysons Park System Concept Plan