The Cityline Partners redevelopment Master Plan will revitalize several of Tysons Corners most important areas: Scotts Run Station (Tysons East District) and Arbor Row (Tysons Central 123 and the North Central District).

While Tysons Corner now functions more as a typical suburban office development, the Cityline Partners redevelopment plan will begin Tysons Corner’s transformation into a vibrant urban center — a Tysons Corner which has a rich mix of uses within walking distance of transit — a place with efficient transit facilities, workforce housing, parks, open space, arts, community amenities, adequate public facilities, recreational opportunities and environmental enhancements — a Tysons Corner which reduces sprawl and protects the surrounding neighborhoods — a Tysons Corner less dependent upon the automobile.

The Cityline Partners redevelopment plans focus on planning principles including but not limited to; 1) Transit Oriented Development (TOD)  2) Sustainability  3) Mixed Use  4) Civic Use/Parks and Open Space.

1) TOD principles

• Live Where You Work
• Mixed Use Development (residential, office, retail, civic)
• Reduce Parking Footprint
• Pedestrian Oriented Environment — connected street and blocks, open space network, bike trails
• Transit Facilities
• Diversity of Housing Types and Price Points
• Reduce Auto Dependence

2) Sustainability

• Incorporating design elements to ensure energy efficiency and minimal impact on natural resources
• Identifying appropriate LEED or equivalent targets
• Orientation of office buildings to reduce energy usage for heating and cooling and residential buildings located to maximize sunlight
• Building footprints shaped to minimize shadows cast during the shorter days of winter
• Storm Water Management — permeable pavers, infiltration basins, rooftop gardens, vegetated buffer strips

3) Mixed Use

• Increase housing mix to balance commercial and residential
• Housing Mix — formation of new neighborhoods, different age/family groups, variety of types and price points
• Incorporation of ground level, convenience retail

4) Civic Use/Parks and Open Space

• Possible civic uses — performing arts center, education facilities, community services
• Open Space for performances and events
• Proposed restoration of Scotts Run Stream Valley Park with pathways for walking, running or cycling

 

A Walkable Community

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