2050 Eastern Gateway Concept Plan - City of Falls Church

Landscaping and Streetscapes
Landscaping and streetscapes ensure that the pedestrian
experience in Eden Center is pleasant, convenient and safe. Like
the rest of the proposed development, the Eden Center will use
low-impact development (LID) practices in all landscaping and
streetscapes. The Eden Center will comply with the design
guidelines developed by the City of Falls Church.
The new street that bisects the Eden Center site serves as a
pedestrian vista and main entrance into the courtyard public
space. As people walk into the main street from Roosevelt
Boulevard, they will be able to see the Vietnamese gate and
plaza, welcoming from afar. The sidewalks will be wide enough
to accommodate outdoor dining. Trees, bollards, and other
street furniture will offer a pedestrians a buffer from any cars
on the bisecting road.
Design Guidelines
While the Eden Center will comply with guidelines set by the
city, this proposal suggests that the Eden Center be included in
the new established Arts and Cultural District. The Arts and
Cultural District will give the Eden Center tax incentives to
encourage growth in the new center.
This proposal encourages the Eden Center to retain its own
cultural identity that sets itself apart from the rest of the city.
Architectural details, unique to Vietnamese culture, should be
represented in signage, architecture, street furniture or
landscaping.
The new Eden Center plaza features native plants and plants
that are significant to Vietnamese culture. If desired, a
community garden placed on the site can grow herbs, edible
flowers, and small vegetables. Green roofs will cover all
buildings so that the site is as environmentally sound as possible.