Site Development Guide - National Capital Planning Commission

INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY CAMPUS - BETHESDASite Development GuideOther Federal facilities incorporated in this planning district include the National Naval Medical Center andthe National Institutes of Health. The community supports these federal uses and generally acknowledgethe positive effect of these uses on area businesses and the general economy of the region.The proposed ICC-B redevelopment will:- Enhance the existing high-quality of life and aesthetic presence of the area.- Provide stable employment and enable sustainable growth in the community within existing utilityand transportation system capacities.- Minimize impacts to existing housing and provide for enhanced opportunities for all income levelsconsistent with existing development patterns.- Protect and enhance existing ecological resources surrounding the site and incorporatesustainable features to improve stormwater management and local water quality.- Reduce local traffic impacts, reduce air pollution associated with vehicle stagnation.- Sustain regional community fabric and structure and integrate with existing community facilities.Key Issue:Existing site operations have a negative impact on the community due to vehicle access restrictionsand the limited amount of on-site parking for employees.The proposed development plan will reduce these impacts significantly by providing additional on-siteparking in a consolidated facility, and by promoting internal site queuing of vehicles to limit impactsto passing motorists and residents that are not trying to enter the campus.Section 2: Page 2 of 8