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Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

This process has been confusing since the beginning. You should either do a survey, listing the choices, or ask for comments. Mixing the two is very confusing. I don't like going back and forth between the pictures and the comments. The pictures need some explanation; some seem to overlap. Three options is insufficient. Navigating is hard: e.g., "Showing all comments for Crystal City Parks" actually shows comments on the process. Need to see the slide deck from the video presentation for downloading and study.

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Where do you reference Crystal City history? Combine with the BID to have interpretive signs, like the kind on the Long Bridge Park Esplanade. Even more, do a temporary display of historical photos. What about a CC walk that takes you down memory lane park to park, starting at the Long Bridge Park?

Supported a comment by Eric Cassel on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Eric Cassel
Additional things: Create multi-level spaces. With land at a premium, if you can make things two levels, with part of the park under other parts you can gain space. At the Metro park you could have some things (small gathering spaces) physically below the level above. But at every park, the more multi-level you can get and take advantage of that, the better off the park. Second, Nothing historical or eventful is suggested. For example, there were significant brick factories before Crystal City in the area. The railroad would also be a source of signs. How about a set of 'interesting tidbit's about the area in each park?

Supported a comment by Eric Cassel on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Eric Cassel
Gateway Park least: dog park, outdoor dining, multi-use courts

Supported a comment by Pamela Van Hine Van Hine on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Pamela Van Hine Van Hine
Definitely not sports courts, even tho they are shown in the CCSP. Lots of them are close by. Don't need a playground here - already some nice facilities in LBP. It's a good place to picnic, but not on that long table - flexible tables/chairs might help. Unfortunately insufficient room for a dog park - but dogs do happily roam on the current lawn - so JBG doggie stations are needed.

Supported a comment by Pamela Van Hine Van Hine on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Pamela Van Hine Van Hine
Scenic trails (looks like what is already there - which is very pleasant), seating niches, tree bosque - how about a forest room? Leave some of the nice open lawn for unstructured activities (or even some structured events). Great place to add art - as entrances to both LBG and Crystal City. Water element.

Supported a comment by Pamela Van Hine Van Hine on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Pamela Van Hine Van Hine
No picnic table, no sports courts, no dog park (but maybe other side of Clark-Bell?)

Supported a comment by Pamela Van Hine Van Hine on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Pamela Van Hine Van Hine
It's actually transit-oriented at both ends because of the new Metro entrance by 18th & Crystal Drive - so pedestrian travel will be HUGE throughout these spaces. I'd put the flexible plaza at the western end - place for farmer's market, special events, general hanging out. Make it much greener than the current space. Center could be a very lush pedestrian promenade. Eastern end could be a continued promenade, combined with some outdoor dining and lots of garden space, as long as you leave room for all people to move around comfortably. Plan how peds with disabilities will navigate up and down the hill and use the space. Sidewalks on 18th need to be as wide as possible to manage the crowds, with green tree-lined landscaping zones.

Supported a comment by Pamela Van Hine Van Hine on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Pamela Van Hine Van Hine
Same 3: too big/large picnic table, sports courts, dog park (no room)

Supported a comment by Pamela Van Hine Van Hine on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Pamela Van Hine Van Hine
Keep it simple and green and develop closely with the residential towers below. The hanging gardens with water elements should be visible from the park. I'd put a central lawn, event space, and garden space here. Lots of trees please and interesting seating.

Supported a comment by Pamela Van Hine Van Hine on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Pamela Van Hine Van Hine
picnic table (too big/long), multi-use courts (no room), dog park (insufficient space, but keep the JBG doggie stations)

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Actually there is no room for multi-use courts; I was referring to the volleyball courts.

Supported a comment by Pamela Van Hine Van Hine on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Pamela Van Hine Van Hine
If current linear park will disappear - be replaced by a building - then keep some of those elements: the musical instruments, lovely wandering tree-lined path, fun outdoor exercise equipment, basketball mini-courts, beach volley ball. If room, a playground would be great - there isn't one nearby. Seating is needed, whatever else happens.

Supported a comment by Pamela Van Hine Van Hine on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Pamela Van Hine Van Hine
Connectivity: Only current connections that are safe for pedestrians are 12th and 18th; 15th, 20th, and 23rd would need major pedestrian safety improvements before we'll use them routinely. Please also provide slide decks from videos - as these are much easier to view, enlarge, and study than the videos. Can you show us 3-D illustrations for each park location, that would include the address and any proposed buildings? And explain in more detail how the spaces are different from what was proposed in the CCSP? I'm unclear about exactly what the Crystal Park space is - and what buildings will surround it and what those buildings will replace (e.g. the linear park with all of its great features). Remind us about any relevant shadow studies, e.g. for 23rd St. Park. Can we have more on the green network that will connect everything? What already exists, what is planned, who is responsible for what parts? It would be helpful to have locations for existing major park elements within a reasonable distance from Crystal City: playgrounds, sports courts, dog parks (not), picnic areas/grills, public bathrooms, drinking fountains, bike racks/bike share (needed everywhere), parking...... And why can't we post comments anon.?

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

The format of the questions is confusing as the comments seem to overlap. it's also annoying to have to go back and forth to the picture options; unless you remember 3 options at once, you lose anything you have started to write.

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Farmers' Market

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

GAteway Park: dog park, multi-use courts, game space. This is not/not an area for active recreation. It is surrounded by residential buildings and needs to be a quiet space for enjoyment of nature.

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

GAteway Park: garden space, seating niches, water feature. Lots of options for nature in this park as a quiet, restful entrance to Long Bridge Park.

Supported a comment by Eric Cassel on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Eric Cassel
Gateway Park Preferred: scenic trail, public art, native gardens

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Metro Market Square: dog park, multi-use courts, playground. This area needs to be open to pedestrians, sitting areas, and green space. Active recreation would detract from all areas of the 3 park areas.

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Metro Market Square: flexible plaza, seating niches, pedestrian promenade. Since there are likely to be 3 areas, there is room for a lot of variety, including a Farmers Market. Just not dog park or active recreation.

Supported a comment by Eric Cassel on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Eric Cassel
Metro Market preferred: water feature, small gathering space, pedestrian promenade

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

multi-use courts, dog park, game space

Supported a comment by Eric Cassel on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Eric Cassel
Center Park Least Preferred: Outdoor dining, scenic trails, flexible plaza

Supported a comment by Mary Beck on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Mary Beck
multi use courts, outdoor exercise, dog park

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Center Park: central lawn, event space, water feature

Supported a comment by Mary Beck on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Mary Beck
central lawn,event space, flexible plaza

Supported a comment by Eric Cassel on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Eric Cassel
Center Park Preferred: Event Space, Central Lawn, waterfeature.

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

23rd Street Plaza: band shell, game space, event space

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

23rd Street Plaza: covered trellis, flexible seating, seating niches

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

I think this comment is about Gateway Park, not Crystal Park.

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Crystal Park: central lawn, garden space; there are other places for these

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Crystal Park: outdoor exercise amenities, multi-use courts, playground; they're there now, don't place them elsewhere.

Supported a comment by Eric Cassel on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

Eric Cassel
Crystal Park: Multi-use courts, dog park, game space

Supported a comment by David Shilton on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months ago}

David Shilton
I think that quiet, beautiful garden spaces are badly needed in this neighborhood.

Supported a comment by Ina B on Crystal City Parks ^{3 months, 4 weeks ago}

Ina B
This park is a quiet respite before you get to all the organized sports activity of Long Bridge ... it's where you see the younger kids paying "catch" with their Dad, where you can picnic on a real lawn and feel the grass between your toes, where the flowering plants celebrate color (more informal) and the larger trees (great shade) shield from the noise of the passing trains -- peaceful and welcoming!!

Supported a comment by Mark H on Crystal City Parks ^{5 months, 3 weeks ago}

Mark H
Relative to the number of people that will be living in Crystal City, there is a small amount of park space. What does Crystal City lack then? Sufficient park space.

Supported a comment by Tina Gee on Crystal City Parks ^{5 months, 3 weeks ago}

Tina Gee
"No dogs allowed" spaces, as well as a separate dog park (where dogs can be off-leash) so that both dog owners and those who are afraid of dogs (or have dogs that don't react well to other dogs) can all be happy.

Supported a comment by Idris Clay on Crystal City Parks ^{5 months, 3 weeks ago}

Idris Clay
Crystal City Water Park is the most enjoyable because of the water fountains, tree lights, the summer musical events, and food stand.

Supported a comment by Idris Clay on Crystal City Parks ^{5 months, 3 weeks ago}

Idris Clay
Long Bridge Park because of the views, soccer fields, and upcoming water park and swimming pools.

Supported a comment by Jeffrey Williams on Crystal City Parks ^{5 months, 3 weeks ago}

Jeffrey Williams
Long Bridge Park, Great views of Trains, Planes, Roaches Run, Nice places to sit and people watch.

Supported a comment by Teresa Jakubowski on Crystal City Parks ^{5 months, 3 weeks ago}

Teresa Jakubowski
The open green space outside Long Bridge Park. It is unprogrammed green space that can be used in a variety of ways and is not open hardscape space to support dining/retail.

Supported a comment by Mary Beck on Crystal City Parks ^{5 months, 3 weeks ago}

Mary Beck
Coffee Shops

Supported a comment by Gerry Fuller on Crystal City Parks ^{5 months, 3 weeks ago}

Gerry Fuller
Areas where people can walk and jog are most appealing to me.

Supported a comment by Jeffrey Williams on Crystal City Parks ^{5 months, 3 weeks ago}

Jeffrey Williams
Yes! Something like Huntley Meadows with a bird watching blind would be great.

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Connections between them. Access to the Potomac and Roach's Run--we really would like to see natural habitat amenities with walkways there, like Theodore Roosevelt Island. Quiet, outdoor nature enjoyment without bikes, scooters, etc.

Supported a comment by Barbara S. on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Barbara S.
Facilities for dogs and kids. Pathways on the diagonal to make walking easier and welcoming to people, rather than the enclosed in "circle the wagons" format of the Crystal City Sector Plan. Linkages among the parks.

Supported a comment by Gerry Fuller on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Gerry Fuller
A walkway that connects the individual small parks, so that a person trying to get her 10,000 steps can comfortably walk from one park to the next without having to deal with busy traffic, bicycles, and scooters.

Supported a comment by Zach Komes on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Zach Komes
Walking paths and boardwalks at Roaches Run would add a nice piece of natural solitude for wildlife watching and contemplation in the middle of the City - a unique feature for the area. We have many nice manicured and programmed spaces, but would be nice to have a place with more of a natural habitat.

Supported a comment by Eric Cassel on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Eric Cassel
River Access! Is there a way to get to the water? Connections in the future to Mt. Vernon trail at LBP are important, but what about Roaches Run?

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Long Bridge Park, though it's not technically Crystal City. The small Gateway Park is wonderful for passive enjoyment of flowers, green space, and outdoors--I see kids and dogs there in all seasons. The Water Park is great, especially in summer when you can dip your toes in the water and enjoy all the activities including the BID Wine in the Park Fridays.

Supported a comment by Barbara S. on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Barbara S.
Gateway Park because with the exception of one event the BID puts on every year, it is lovely and peaceful, which is appropriate for a park located in a residential area. Other than that, the green spaces with moveable seating are the most attractive to me -- especially (once inside of it, not from the street) the one at 2121 Crystal Drive.

Supported a comment by Alexandra Hohensee on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Alexandra Hohensee
Called "Gateway Park" on the map, I like the floral borders and twisty paths before you get to Long Bridge. Calm and quiet, with a pretty grassy plot for people to play with their kids. Nice benches.

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Long Bridge Park--I can walk there and enjoy the outdoors, birds, planes, trains, etc. I like quieter parks, like Lubber Run, Gulf Branch, Long Branch, especially because they are connected and you can walk between many of them.

Supported a comment by Gerry Fuller on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Gerry Fuller
The parks along Four Mile Run and Lubber's Run because they are away from traffic, have wild flowers, and pleasant river vistas. But Long Bridge comes in a close second, despite its concrete walkways, because it is close to my home and very open.

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Home

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Walk

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

This depends entirely on the park. For the small park planned at the 101 S. 12th Street building, nothing more than a coffee shop--there's no place to get coffee anywhere in the northern part of CC except the Crown Plaza Starbucks But 18th Street could use a wine bar on the upper planned park, and a farmers market. But keep commercial stores in the Underground. The WAterPark is a great example of how a gathering place can have wine/beer/food, without being excessive. The open air restaurant planned for 2325 Crystal Drive is a good concept for that one.
But in general, don't put restaurants inside parks--too messy. Most small parks should not have anything commercial.

Supported a comment by Barbara S. on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Barbara S.
It depends on the park.

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Coffee Shops

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

The Mt Vernon Trail is overcrowded and it's worth your life to walk there when speeding bikers come through without calling signals. That's why I don't use it much, except for the northern part near the airport. 4 Mile Run is much better. (except during Coronavirus season). There needs to be separation between bikers and walkers on trails.

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Once A Month

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

This question is difficult. There are many ways to enjoy the parks, when they exist. Choosing one of the options isn't good. Some are good for several things, like the Water Park. So I like flexible open space not just for events, but for gardens and aesthetic enjoyment of water features and art. You don't give art as an option.

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

The lack of connection between the small pocket parks means that they are not known, visible, or used. There needs to be a way to connect them through a greenway or at least signage.

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Physical barriers

Supported a comment by Gerry Fuller on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Gerry Fuller
The issue is traffic. The parks are safe, but crossing the street to get to them can be risky, even just walking down the sidewalk can be challenging. For a joggger like me, it's best to have pathways along street with few stoplights and lifht traffic. This was once Crystal Drive, but no longer.

Supported a comment by Eric Cassel on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Eric Cassel
Many of the hardscaped parks are hidden and difficult to find. They have some features, but it is space that could be used better. When it was designed, there was a way to go from place to place. That has been dismantled over the years and as a result you have a number of islands.

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Garden Spaces

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Flexible open space for events

Commented on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Water Features

Supported a comment by Barbara S. on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Barbara S.
I am having a problem with this survey because it is not clear to me how to include a comment after making a choice -- and also why the survey seems to be limited to choosing only one of items listed.. So I'm responding to my own choice on this question to say that I also like water features. And to say I apparently am not able to say I don't see any barrier to parks because I live here, am a walker and can easily take advantage of any of the parks.

Supported a comment by Eric Cassel on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Eric Cassel
Flexible open space for events

Supported a comment by Gerry Fuller on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Gerry Fuller
Flexible open space for events

Supported a comment by Zach Komes on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Zach Komes
Water Features

Supported a comment by Eric Cassel on Crystal City Parks ^{6 months ago}

Eric Cassel
Water Features

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Supported a comment by Ollie Cantos on Central District at Crystal City ^{7 months, 4 weeks ago}

Ollie Cantos
I am excited to have stumbled upon this site and look forward to coming together with fellow neighbors to provide input regarding upcoming project developments. One key recommendation is to work with businesses to ensure proactive compliance with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, both the letter and spirit of the law. It is good for business and amazingly awesome for our community. https://www.ada.gov/ada_title_III.htm In addition, it is important that Arlington County remains cognizant of its obligations under ADA Title II: https://www.ada.gov/ta-pubs-pg2_archive.htm#titleii I am only too happy to be of support. Please do feel free to reach out.

Commented on Central District at Crystal City ^{1 year ago}

No. No more chain restaurants please.

Commented on RH Development Project ^{1 year, 2 months ago}

Tapered to community

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North

Commented on RH Development Project ^{1 year, 2 months ago}

varied town houses close to single family neighborhood to mid-rise to existing high rise

Commented on RH Development Project ^{1 year, 2 months ago}

For Sale - Townhomes

Commented on RH Development Project ^{1 year, 2 months ago}

Sooner

Commented on RH Development Project ^{1 year, 2 months ago}

Yes

Commented on RH Development Project ^{1 year, 2 months ago}

Senior living facility

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Medical Office

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Commented on RH Development Project ^{1 year, 2 months ago}

Yes

Commented on Central District at Crystal City ^{2 years, 5 months ago}

This is supposed to be all park; a building will spoil the open space look. If there has to be a building on the corner, it needs to be one-story with large glass windows that can open onto the park. A two-story building will spoil the visuals of the park.

Commented on Central District at Crystal City ^{2 years, 5 months ago}

I don't support the plan at this time.

Commented on Central District at Crystal City ^{2 years, 5 months ago}

Improved Metro access

Supported a comment by coUrbanizer via Text on Central District at Crystal City ^{2 years, 5 months ago}

coUrbanizer via Text
Trees & plantings!

Supported a comment by coUrbanizer via Text on Central District at Crystal City ^{2 years, 5 months ago}

coUrbanizer via Text
Trees & plantings!

Supported a comment by Chris Slatt on Central District at Crystal City ^{2 years, 7 months ago}

Chris Slatt
Upgrade the Crystal Drive Bike Lane to a protected bike lane otherwise all of the loading & dropoff activity at Central District will make it a repeat of the constantly-blocked bike lane down by Good Stuff Eatery!

Supported a comment by Daniel Kim on Central District at Crystal City ^{2 years, 9 months ago}

Daniel Kim
Please include developments that would attract not only singles but families with children as well: children's clothing stores, children's parks/playgrounds, child care center facilities, identification of future sites for schools, for example. This would allow the singles who are attracted to the future Central District because of its restaurants, retails, and entertainment options to want to stick around and make it their community when they eventually start their own families.

Commented on Central District at Crystal City ^{2 years, 11 months ago}

Parking and traffic are going to be real issues if not carefully thought through. You're going to need good, tasteful signage to direct folks to the right place, especially for the grocery and the Alamo draft house. You don't want to change the peaceful pedestrian areas of northern Crystal City into a noisy traffic jam area.

Supported a comment by Sara-Margaret Graves on Central District at Crystal City ^{2 years, 11 months ago}

Sara-Margaret Graves
Trees, plants, and natural elements would make the public plaza an inviting spot!

Supported a comment by Alexandra Hohensee on Central District at Crystal City ^{2 years, 11 months ago}

Alexandra Hohensee
Comfortable seating, tables, and shade would make the public plaza an inviting spot!

Supported a comment by Alexandra Hohensee on Central District at Crystal City ^{2 years, 11 months ago}

Alexandra Hohensee
Oh! CHRISTMAS MARKET. Bring out those small Virginia craftspeople!

Supported a comment by kathleen garrett lacivita on Central District at Crystal City ^{2 years, 11 months ago}

kathleen garrett lacivita
Trees, plants, and natural elements would make the public plaza an inviting spot!

Supported a comment by Michael Hong on Central District at Crystal City ^{2 years, 11 months ago}

Michael Hong
Outdoor cafe

Supported a comment by Michael Hong on Central District at Crystal City ^{2 years, 11 months ago}

Michael Hong
Connect the new retail structure to the indoor Crystal City Shops walkways. Mid-block crosswalk from 1770 Crystal Drive to the Water Park.

Supported a comment by Geo Yurek on Central District at Crystal City ^{2 years, 11 months ago}

Geo Yurek
Comfortable seating, tables, and shade would make the public plaza an inviting spot!

Supported a comment by Geo Yurek on Central District at Crystal City ^{2 years, 11 months ago}

Geo Yurek
Water features and quality landscaping

Supported a comment by Geo Yurek on Central District at Crystal City ^{2 years, 11 months ago}

Geo Yurek
New bars and restaurants would make Central District a neighborhood destination!

Supported a comment by Geo Yurek on Central District at Crystal City ^{2 years, 11 months ago}

Geo Yurek
A better mix of restaurants would enhance the urban environment such as another Jose Andres, a Clydes, or a Great American restaurant. Also, more of a focus on “local” restaurant options vs more fast casual and National chains

Commented on Central District at Crystal City ^{2 years, 11 months ago}

An indoor/outdoor wine bar (not a beer hall) for socializing/sitting/strolling.

Commented on Central District at Crystal City ^{2 years, 11 months ago}

Comfortable seating, tables, and shade would make the public plaza an inviting spot!

Commented on Central District at Crystal City ^{2 years, 11 months ago}

indoor/outdoor restaurants (with glass paneling that can be opened)

Commented on Central District at Crystal City ^{2 years, 11 months ago}

New bars and restaurants would make Central District a neighborhood destination!

Commented on Central District at Crystal City ^{2 years, 11 months ago}

An indoor/outdoor wine bar for casual socializing/reading/sitting.

Commented on Central District at Crystal City ^{2 years, 11 months ago}

Would be nice to have an indoor/outdoor wine bar (not a beer hall) as well for casual socializing/sitting/reading.

Commented on Central District at Crystal City ^{2 years, 11 months ago}

Comfortable seating, tables, and shade would make the public plaza an inviting spot!

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