HIDDEN CREEK COUNTRY CLUB

RESTON ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESENTATION
• 09.27.2018 •
FOCUS GROUP MEETINGS
• Meeting #1 - April 4, 2018
• Meeting #2 - May 10, 2018
• Meeting #3 - June 19, 2018
• Meeting #4 - August 14th, 2018 (scheduled)

COMPILATION OF MEMBER INPUT

• Whiteboard notes and meeting notes
• Hand-written notes by members
• Emails from members with additional feedback and materials
• Photos from meetings
• Summary Notes Report compiled and sent to all members within
two weeks of meeting
• Digital versions of all handouts and presentation materials sent to
all members for reference
 FOCUS GROUP KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Preserving the unique character of Reston is very

important to the Focus Group.

• Provide publicly-accessible open space with programmed

active and passive uses.

• Desire for indoor recreational facilities, including indoor

tennis and multi-purpose sport courts.

• Preserve the open space and wildlife and habitat

corridors existing on the property, as well as views and open
space adjacent to residents who live on the course.

• Preserve and enhance recreational pathways and trails,

with greater integration of multi-modal transit-oriented
connections to W&OD trail and Metro stations.
 ESTABLISH GUIDING
PRINCIPLES TO CREATE
A LASTING VISION FOR
HIDDEN CREEK

WORLD CLASS
COMMUNITY

EXEMPLIFIES FLEXIBILITY
OF RESTON’S FOUNDING
PRINCIPLES

RENAISSANCE OF RESTON
 A GRAND PARK
FOR RESTON

A VISION

Our proposal will create an

unprecedented, 100 acre
Grand Park that the entire
Reston community will be
able to enjoy and determine
its vision.
A GRAND PARK
A NEW HIDDEN CREEK EXPERIENCE

100
PUBLIC + ACRES+ + RECREATION + NATURE + EDUCATION

ENGAGE + WELLNESS + HEALTH + MINDFUL

QUALITIES OF A GRAND PARK

A CATALYST NEIGBORHOOD DISTANCE

COMMUNITY BASED LEGACY PARTNERSHIPS SAFE

PUBLIC SPACE ACCESSIBLE

ENDURING DESIGN

FLEXIBLE SPACES GATHERING PLACE

AMBITIOUS
ARTISTIC
PLANS
EQUITABLE ELEVATED MATERIALS

HIGH-QUALITY
CONNECTIONS TO NATURE
PLAYFUL ELEMENTS
ACTIVITIES OF A GRAND PARK
PICNICKING
SUNBATHING STROLLING BALL PLAYING EXERCISING
KITE FLYING
RUNNING
WALKING
EXERCISING
JOGGING
SITTING
PLAYING / PLAYGROUNDS
BIRD WATCHING
PEOPLE WATCHING
SUNRISE / SUNSET VIEWING
ANIMAL WATCHING
READING
CREEK EXPLORATION DOG WALKING RESTING MEDITATING
SOCIAL MIXING
DAILY COMMUTE
CYCLING
FRISBEE
BIKING
SKATING
FESTIVALS
LEARNING
EATING
MUSIC
FUNDRAISING
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
CASE STUDIES COLUMBIA, MD

COLUMBIA, MARYLAND RESTON, VA

MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY
JAMES ROUSE ROBERT SIMON
1962 1962
CASE STUDIES MERRIWEATHER PARK - COLUMBIA, MD

“The transformation of the woodlands

around Merriweather Post Pavilion in
downtown Columbia borrows lessons
from some of the great public parks of
the world, such as Central Park in New
York, Millennium Park in Chicago or Kew
Gardens in London”
 CASE STUDIES MERRIWEATHER PARK - COLUMBIA, MD

BEFORE - LACK OF AMENITY SPACE AND A SIGNATURE PARK

CASE STUDIES MERRIWEATHER PARK - COLUMBIA, MD
“WONDROUS SENSUOUS PARK FANTASIA”
CASE STUDIES MERRIWEATHER PARK - COLUMBIA, MD

CHRYSALIS
CASE STUDIES MERRIWEATHER PARK - COLUMBIA, MD

THE CATERPILLAR
CASE STUDIES MERRIWEATHER PARK - COLUMBIA, MD

THE PLAY MAZE

CASE STUDIES MERRIWEATHER PARK - COLUMBIA, MD

THE BUTTERFLY
CASE STUDIES PROSPECT PARK - BROOKLYN, NY

Second largest public park

in Brooklyn surrounded by
housing, commercial, and civic
institutions.
Prospect Park provides multiple
amenities and activities including
sports fields, community parks,
and Prospect Park Zoo.
CASE STUDIES PROSPECT PARK - BROOKLYN, NY

PROSPECT PARK, BROOKLYN, NY

526 ACRES

HIDDEN CREEK PARK + LAKE FAIRFAX PARK

590 ACRES
CASE STUDIES LITTLE SUGAR CREEK GREENWAY - CHARLOTTE, NC
PROJECT FACTS
• Began in 2000
• 13 miles of trails through the
heart of downtown Charlotte
• Extends through 12
neighborhoods
• Connects to a regional trail
network connecting 15
counties and 2 states
PROJECT GOALS
• Linear park
• Alternative transportation
• Restoration of the creek
• Improved water quality
• Economic development
• Partnerships
• Increased property values
• Community pride
• Seamless transition to adjacent
development
PROJECT ACHEIVEMENTS
• Reduced impervious area by
70%
• Planted 500+ trees
• Uncovered 2100 lf of stream
• Restored/enhanced 5180 lf of
stream
 CASE STUDIES LITTLE SUGAR CREEK GREENWAY - CHARLOTTE, NC

COMMUNITY PARTNERS COMMUNITY EVENTS

ARTS WALKS STREAM CLEANUP DAYS
BIKE TOURS FITNESS CLASSES
TREE DAY PHOTO SHOOTS
RACES AND FUN RUNS SOCIAL EVENTS
FESTIVALS AND MORE
CONCERTS
AND MORE
 A GRAND PARK
FOR RESTON

A WORLD-CLASS FACILITY

ELEVATED QUALITY AND

CHARACTER OF MATERIALS

MULTI-MODAL CONNECTIVITY
TO RESTON’S EXISTING
DESTINATIONS
LAKE ANNE
RESTON TOWN CENTER
METRO STATIONS (2)
LAKE FAIRFAX PARK
W&OD TRAIL
RESIDENTIAL
A GRAND PARK FOR RESTON

POND ENHANCEMENTS
ARBORETUM RECREATION FACILITIES
2+ MILES OF NEW TRAILS
PUBLIC ART GOLF HISTORY
W&OD TRAIL
MEMORIAL GARDEN
VIEWS CULTURAL PROGRAMMING
100STREAM
ACRE PUBLIC
RESTORATION
PARK MULTI-MODAL TRANSIT
ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND
OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER DOG PARK
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 The Cultural Village within the
Grand Park of Reston is focused
on accommodating people’s pursuit
of intellectual betterment.
• An evolution of the Chautauqua, NY model
set in a modern community and with in the

A N D P AR park.
• A celebration of Wellness of mind, body and
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• The beginning of a Reston movement that

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• It is a small village, a college-like campus, an
arts colony, a music camp, a nature retreat, a
recreational experience, a village square. It is
all of these, and none of these. It is a place
like no other.
• Consisting of three of four indoor and
outdoor venues in nature that are jewel boxes
of architecture.
• The adjacent residential homes carry the
architectural and intellectual themes.
• An endowment funded non-profit provides
programing Public / private partnership
possibilities.
• Alliance with other institutions outside of
Reston.
 THE CULTURAL VILLAGE

CELEBRATION
OFF THE GRID
MINDFUL LIVING

SOFT
CAMPUS
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RETREAT DISCONNECT
ARTS
INTELLECTUAL
 The Recreational Village within the
Grand Park of Reston is focused
on accommodating people’s pursuit
of physical betterment.
• A modern sports and fitness center of
excellence.

A N D P AR • Capitalize on connection to W&OD Trail to

create a gateway portal to draw in thousands
R of bikers, joggers, and fitness enthusiasts
who already use this trail

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• Personalized fitness with a well-being

component, from yoga to soccer.
• Utilization fitness technology and science
for maximum wellness and physical
accomplishment.
• The hub provides connections to nature, an
athletic village, a collection of coaches and
instructors and like minded people.
• Connection to local schools, colleges and

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• Adjacent residential provides for living on a
EA fitness trail.

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programing Public / private partnership
possibilities
• Alliance with other institutions outside of
Reston.
 THE RECREATIONAL VILLAGE

CUTTING EDGE
TECHNOLOGY
FUTURE-DRIVEN

VILLAGE
SPORTS
FITNESS
ON THE GRID
ELECTRONICS
WELLBEING
 PROJECT VISION
Our proposal would create an unprecedented 100-acre Grand Park that
the entire Reston community will be able to enjoy and determine its vision.

PUBLIC BENEFITS

A GRAND PARK FOR RESTON A DIVERSITY OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES

Substantial number of ADU’s and WDU’s added to County housing stock
Convert private open space to Public Park
Senior Housing / Memory Care Facility
A 100-acre Park
Mix of housing types and increase in “for sale” housing stock
A world class facility of elevated quality and character of materials
Additional $300,000 - $500,000 in yearly R.A. dues
Addition of 2.5 - 3.5 miles of new trails, plus maintaining all existing R.A. trail
connections
W&OD trailhead complete with facilities and parking
Recreational amenities
Indoor Tennis & Multi-purpose Sledding Hill
Sport Court Facility Community Garden
Garden of Remembrance and Reflection Dog Park
Adventure Playground Renovate Temporary Road
Splash Park Rec Area (off-site)
Public Art Stabilize Structure at Bowman Distillery
Building on Old Reston Avenue (off-site)

SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENTS MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS

Stream restoration of approx. 3,000 - 5,000 linear feet of existing degraded Connecting the Grand Park and community with the W&OD trail, Metro,
streams
and existing destinations such as Reston Town Center, Lake Anne Village,
Improvement of environmental habitat upstream from Lake Fairfax Park and Lake Fairfax Park
Extinguishment of right to use Lake Anne water
County Pond #913 improvements alleviating existing flooding problem from
drainage area surrounding Wiehle Metro
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HIDDEN CREEK COUNTRY CLUB

RESTON ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESENTATION
• 09.27.2018 •