SF Design Group

CHANTILLY PLAZAS

Chantilly, VA

Project Type: Urban Redevelopment/A Sustainable Habitat, Environmentally, Economically and Culturally

SF Design Group has proposed creating Chantilly Plazas to promote high density, mixed use developments in Chantilly. This concept is being developed to facilitate a community that is pedestrian friendly and is less depended on automobile, while being provided with dedicated lanes for public light rail, bike paths.  In summary, the following are the goals:

• Create a Sense of Place
• Create an environmentally, economically and culturally sustainable Community
• Create a Pedestrian Focused Urban Setting
• Design Public Transportation Network
• Develop a Vibrant Civic Infrastructure
• Enhance Chantilly’s Position as an Economic Engine, Science & Technology Center
• Cultivate  Cultural Hubs & Art Centers
• Giving Chantilly  the place to celebrate every year

In summary the following are the Objectives:

 Concentrate Development Densities at Metro Stations

• Encourage a more Balanced Mix of Uses
• Establish a Grid of Streets
• Expand and Enhance Open Space/Plazas and Parks
• Encourage Affordable and Workforce Housing
• Introduce and encourage Higher Education Facilities
• Introduce and expand Cultural and Entertainment  Facilities
• Encourage Sustainable Buildings and Infrastructure
• Introduce Urban Design Guidelines and Requirements
• Encourage Distinct Identities of Each of the Development Districts

 SF Design Group presented this concept with Doug Carter from Davis Carter Scott while expressing the necessity of preplanning to avoid or minimize the negative outcomes from repeating the unwanted results as occurred in the past.