Category: Community Engagement Methods
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3.1 Appearing to Dismiss Widespread Community Input
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3.2.1. The Clarendon Sector Plan established in 2006 prioritized open space as one of the most important community benefits to make high density apartment living possible.
The 2006197 plan included 50,000 square foot park on Irving St. The open space was negotiated in return for the massive increase in height and density. During the revisions of the plans that followed between 2006 and 2022198, the open space vanished. 2006 2022 Designed to be an urban village with attention to step backs,…
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3.2. Appearing to renege on plans made through community consensus.
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3.1.1 The Pentagon City Sector Plan
3.1 The Pentagon City Sector Plan190 Although more than 2,400 individuals191 opposed the county’s proposed plan citing significant issues, over one hundred individuals testified192 opposing the plan in several County meetings and at the February 2022 Arlington County Board193, 194 monthly meeting, two civic associations voted on resolutions to not approve the plan due to…