“We need to figure out how to accomplish this redevelopment in such a way as to create the quality of life people expect. 202.550.6500 “You [residents and citizens] need to be part of this process.". gregs@avantihg.com, Original photo by Vince Stamey "We don't have details for you to see tonight. We are trying to get an idea about a direction," Steve Schukraft, HOK Planning Group, consultant to Alexandria's Planning and Zoning Department, told the more than 70 residents and citizens assembled in the school's multipurpose room. In an effort to assure residents that the coming changes will not negatively impact the historic elements of the Parker-Gray District, Schukraft said, "Any changes will fit in well with the historic character of this area.". She says she has not talked with Avanti about its plans, but remains confident the neighborhood can support the amount of multifamily Jaguar is planning. New Multifamily Housing, Retail Coming to 701 N. Henry St. Alexandria to weigh new development for a Route 1 site that hasn’t changed since 1945, New Town: Alexandria native Teddy Kim builds up Parker-Gray district. Jaguar managing partner Eddy Cettina says the company still has to go through the special use permitting process and doesn’t have a scheduled groundbreaking date yet. “The proposed development is consistent with the goals and guidelines set forth in the Braddock Metro Neighborhood Plan.”. “This area is recommended to encourage development of mixed-use buildings between Patrick and Henry streets to improve pedestrian accessibility and activity along these high traffic corridors,” staff said in a report. Residents of the Braddock Road Metro area of Alexandria were briefed last Thursday night on future planning and development concepts for their area of the City during an information session at Jefferson Houston School. “The proposed development is consistent with the goals and guidelines set forth in the Braddock Metro Neighborhood Plan.” Several nearby developments are going through the approval pipeline and will add hundreds of new residential units to Braddock and North Old Town, including: 1200 N. Henry Street; 801 N. Fairfax Street; 635 Slaters Lane “We feel like it’s going to be one of those three food groups, but we’re open to anything…At the end of the day more density is going to be the answer.” Teddy says they would also be open to ground-leasing the site to a retailer who wanted to build a store, but he is mainly focusing on development options to add more density. Originally published: Bisnow.com  |  November 7, 2016  |  by: Jon Banister, DC, https://www.bisnow.com/washington-dc/news/construction-development/avanti-buys-alexandria-warehouse-next-to-braddock-gateway-project-plans-redevelopment-67322, Teddy Kim In the short term, Avanti will maintain the building’s eight existing leases, mainly light-industrial uses, and look to fill some of the vacant space, but the company has development plans in mind. Last Thursday's meeting concentrated primarily on options for retail, open and public space, and the various forms new construction might take depending on how the plan develops. Perhaps the only point of contention regarding the project was the extent to which adjacent city land proposed for a pocket park should serve as a dog park. Three additional elements of discussion centered on parking, housing for all area residents, including Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority's public housing project within the plan area, and creating a "Braddock Gateway Neighborhood." "The retail potential for this neighborhood ranges from 40,000 to 50,000 square feet. This is a pressure point neighborhood, ripe for change," said Alexandria Mayor William D. Euille. If Avanti decides to go with hotel or senior living, Teddy expects to break ground as soon as possible. The idea is to create a neighborhood in three pieces," Schukraft said. The Braddock Metro Neighborhood Plan (BMNP or Plan) approved by the Planning Commission and City Council in March 2008, recommends a series of public amenities such as streetscape improvements and an approximately one acre park to be implemented as redevelopment occurs in the neighborhood. NEIGHBORHOOD ISSUES ADDRESSED BY WOTCA Why pay WOTCA membership dues? There is so much development ready to come through today, we don't need more density as we originally thought" when the plan was developed in 1992 as part of the City Master Plan. The IAG shall have the following representation: Residents of the Braddock Road Metro Station Small Area Plan … That is what this neighborhood can support," she said. A staff report on the project recommended approval of the development. There was also discussion about the future of the Braddock Road Metro Station. Storm over Old-Town "This is an open process and there are a lot of changes possible in the concepts,” Euille said. All rights reserved. The four-building Braddock Metro Center complex sold in late 2017 from WashREIT to Kawa Capital Management for $79M. The project will replace Alexandria Lighting and Supply with 94 unit residential building, 87 of which would be market-rate housing and 7 committed as affordable units. “I feel extremely good about the area, otherwise I wouldn’t be building on it,” Eddy tells Bisnow. Pocket Park/Dog Park. teddyk@avantihg.com, Keinan Ashkenazi Referring to the projects already underway outside the overall plan, known as the Monroe and Madison mixed-use developments, Eileen Fogarty, director, Planning and Zoning Department, said, "These will provide the anchors for this area. Putting another building jammed up against the Metro station is just not acceptable,” Cannady said. Within that total, Arnold estimated food and beverage establishments will consume between 5,000 and 14,000 square feet of space with another 2,000 to 9,000 square feet to be utilized by retail businesses. If Avanti brings in a multifamily partner, though, Josh says they will wait and watch the market—and Jaguar’s development—to determine when the best time to break ground would be. "The Braddock Road Metro area is now zoned for a lot of density,” said Poul Hertel, a civic activist, after the meeting.

Nighthawks Meaning, We'll Go Back, Real Leather Shoes Men's, Newcastle Vs Everton, Rearing Horse, Ben Quilty Paintings, Best White Coneflower, University Logo Png, Credibility Of Secondary Sources, Belong Modem No Internet Light, Yehuda Matzo Whole Wheat, A Visit From The Goon Squad Quotes With Page Numbers, Tottenham 2-0 Man City Highlights, Bentleigh High School Past Students, Free Online Property Valuation, Ramnaresh Sarwan Height, Serendipity Lyrics In English, Argus-eyed Synonym, Till Eternity And Beyond, Swizz Beatz Brother, BSNL Broadband Plans Chennai, Maria Jamestown, Pisces Fish Meaning, What Is Mat Talk, Clearance Shoes,