2050 Eastern Gateway Concept Plan - City of Falls Church

Conclusion
The development of the Roosevelt-Wilson subarea is orientated
towards traffic flow along Roosevelt from the Metro station and
I-66, as well as along Wilson Boulevard traveling from
Arlington and Fairfax. The intensity of use is concentrated
around the intersection of Roosevelt and Wilson Boulevard. The
Roosevelt-Wilson sub-area supports a majority of the
residential demand that is required to absorb new residents for
the overall project site.
A creative development zone intends to encourage mixed-use
development. The general functionality is ground floor retail,
and upper floor residential or office use. The proposed
residential type is intended to attract young professional
families. The suggested office type is Class A Office that is
attractive for large, high-end corporations.
The site places an emphasis on the live-work-play concept. This
is achieved through streetscapes that encourage active walking,
and use of open space that enhances a sense of community. The
orientation of buildings toward the streets is intended to create
a lively street life. Additionally, inner areas between buildings
are complemented with open spaces that encouraging a lively
civic space. A movie theatre and surrounding restaurants and
cafes will provide opportunities for entertainment. The
development also seeks to respect existing uses bordering the
site by using a transition of open space and the cemetery as a
buffer.