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Arlington CountyDepartment of

Environmental Services

October 18, 2011

Ballston Pond Improvement

Project

In Association With:

Stakeholder Meeting

Presentation Agenda

Key Findings from last meeting

Preferred Concept

Phasing Plan

Interpretive Opportunity Areas

Precedents: Real Life Examples

Break-Out Group Discussion Questions

Presentation of Discussion Points

Next Steps – Project Schedule

Next Meeting – Public Session on October 27, 2011

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Wetland design•Preapproval of plantings•Increased habitat and wildlife

Trash Control •Check that structures do not impede flow;•Low maintenance; •Maintenance plan in place immediately

Overlooks•Concern of bike path traffic and speed•East side overlook more preferred location

Key Findings from last meeting

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Preferred Concept

Wetland Design• Plantings approved by Arlington County

• Wildlife Diversity Components – Bat Boxes and Turtle Basking Stations

Trash Control Plan modified• Upstream and Downstream Capture

• Maintenance and Accessibility

Overlooks Phase 1 – East Side Overlook included

Wide transition from east to south for bikers/pedestrians

Future Phases – 2 Additional Boardwalks; Bridge in front of weir.

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Preferred Concept

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Preferred Concept(enlarged)

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Typical Cross-section of Pond

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Phasing Plan

Phase 1 – (Shown in exhibits)• One boardwalk (east side)

• All the trails – realignment and new

• Wetland Pond design in its entirety

• Trash Control

Other Phases – TBD • Budget Constraints will determine

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Phasing Plan

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Interpretive Opportunity Areas

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Precedents: Real Life Examples

Wetland Plantings Trash Control

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Precedents: Real Life Examples

• Turtle Basking

• Bat Boxes

• Wildlife Habitats

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Precedents: Real Life Examples

• Interpretive kiosk with context map

• Interpretive signage integrated with guardrail

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Interpretive Opportunity Areas

• Interpretative elements as a component of public art

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Discussion / Questions on Presentation

(prior to break out session)

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Break-Out Discussion Questions

What kinds of information/stories should be featured on: • Larger “Gateway Kiosks”

• Smaller Interpretive Areas

Interpretive Information• Primarily Informational OR Public Art

Component?

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Presentation of Discussion Points

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Design Development Phase

Present Plans to Public

o 3rd Stakeholder Meeting – Tonight; October 18th

o 3rd Public Meeting – October 27, 2011

Finalize Plans - December 2011/January 2012

Prepare Permit Application - April 2012

Submit 100% Construction Documents - April 2012

Pretreatment begins mid-November 2012

Construction begins May 2013

Next Steps - Project Schedule

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Next Meeting!

Public Meeting • October 27, 2011, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Please Tell Everyone!!

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Construction Schedule

• Site Preparation November 2012 through May 2013

Remove Invasive Plants November 2012 – May 2013

Wildlife Rescue/RemovalMay 1- May 31, 2013

Tree RemovalMay 1-31, 2013

• Earthwork and Grading June 1 –September 30, 2013

• Seeding (in-pond) October 1-31, 2013

• Planting (in-pond and upland) March –April 2014

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