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Arlington County Department of Environmental Services October 18, 2011 Ballston Pond Improvement Project In Association With: Stakeholder Meeting
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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
Ballston Pond Stakeholder Meeting October 18, 2011 Slide 2
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
Ballston Pond Stakeholder Meeting October 18, 2011 Slide 3
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.
Ballston Pond Stakeholder Meeting October 18, 2011 Slide 4
Preferred Concept
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Preferred Concept(enlarged)
Ballston Pond Stakeholder Meeting October 18, 2011 Slide 6
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
Ballston Pond Stakeholder Meeting October 18, 2011 Slide 11
Precedents: Real Life Examples
• Turtle Basking
• Bat Boxes
• Wildlife Habitats
Ballston Pond Stakeholder Meeting October 18, 2011 Slide 12
Precedents: Real Life Examples
• Interpretive kiosk with context map
• Interpretive signage integrated with guardrail
Ballston Pond Stakeholder Meeting October 18, 2011 Slide 13
Interpretive Opportunity Areas
• Interpretative elements as a component of public art
Ballston Pond Stakeholder Meeting October 18, 2011 Slide 14
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?
Ballston Pond Stakeholder Meeting October 18, 2011 Slide 16
Presentation of Discussion Points
Ballston Pond Stakeholder Meeting October 18, 2011 Slide 17
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
Ballston Pond Stakeholder Meeting October 18, 2011 Slide 18
Next Meeting!
Public Meeting • October 27, 2011, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Please Tell Everyone!!
Ballston Pond Stakeholder Meeting October 18, 2011 Slide 19
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
Ballston Pond Stakeholder Meeting October 18, 2011 Slide 20
