Public Workshops on Alternatives for Growth
The task force held six interactive, hands-on workshops
during the week of March 19, 2007. The purpose of the
workshops was to receive input from a diverse group of stakeholders on
“Alternatives for Growth” that frame a broad range of possibilities for
managing growth in Tysons Corner. Participants also identified
issues that are integral to the quality of a future Tysons. The
following documents were provided or presented to all who attended the
workshops:
- Overview of the Tysons Corner Public Workshops
- Tysons Corner Scenarios: “Alternatives for Growth”
- What is Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)?
- Introductory Presentation
- Urban Design Exercise Base Map
- Allocation Exercise Base Map
- "Lego Land" Menu
The workshops were advertised through local newspapers, public libraries, the Fairfax County web page, mailings to homeowner associations, and several e-mail lists. Almost 300 people participated, including residents of Tysons Corner and its surrounding communities, employees who work in Tysons, business owners, developers and design professionals, representatives from non-profit organizations, and local officials. These participants completed the workshop exercises in groups of 6 to 8, and at the conclusion of the workshops each group presented its priorities for creating a dynamic, livable, and workable future for Tysons.
On March 22, 2007, the task force and its consultants held a summary session to discuss what was heard during the workshops. Input from the workshops will be used to create a set of refined alternatives for the future of Tysons Corner, which will be presented for public review during the summer of 2007. These alternatives will lead to the development of a preferred model in the fall.
Watch the summary session via streaming video. A media player is required to view this video.