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Old Town North: A Toolbox to Address Blank Walls, Podium Buildings and Surface Parking Lots

Author: Nspiregreen

Publication Year: 2017

Media Type: Sample document

Summary:

In early winter 2016, the City of Alexandria engaged Nspiregreen, a local consulting firm, to assist with development of a Streetscape Toolbox (toolbox).This toolbox is primarily intended for use by private property owners to guide the development of a more pedestrian-friendly, active streetscape that speaks to the artistic and creative character of the City of Alexandria and specifically, the Old Town North neighborhood. The City of Alexandria, community members and other stakeholders may also utilize this toolbox to coordinate temporary uses and activities in the right of way such as parklets for Park(ing) Day and for other occasions, art/cultural programming events, special City and community celebrations, and other uses and/or activities as appropriate.

Abstract:

In early winter 2016, the City of Alexandria engaged Nspiregreen, a local consulting firm, to assist with development of a Streetscape Toolbox (toolbox).This toolbox is primarily intended for use by private property owners to guide the development of a more pedestrian-friendly, active streetscape that speaks to the artistic and creative character of the City of Alexandria and specifically, the Old Town North neighborhood. The City of Alexandria, community members and other stakeholders may also utilize this toolbox to coordinate temporary uses and activities in the right of way such as parklets for Park(ing) Day and for other occasions, art/cultural programming events, special City and community celebrations, and other uses and/or activities as appropriate.

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Categories: Visual Art, Public Art, Private Sector

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URL: https://www.alexandriava.gov/uploadedFiles/planning/info/Old_Town_North_SAP_201…

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Pages: 49

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