Public commenters urge early park connections and coordinated river access
During public comment the Roslyn BID and the Arlington Boathouse Foundation urged visible, early public benefits: trail connections, strong programing adjacent to Gateway Park and durable maintenance arrangements; staff said an online engagement opportunity will launch this week and the committee will reconvene in late fall with refined models.
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Two in‑person public commenters emphasized the site's riverfront importance and the need for coordination with Gateway Park and the boathouse site. Ally Henry of the Roslyn BID praised staff and the applicant for the "big picture" approach and urged complementary uses and programming to help the park succeed. A representative of the Arlington Boathouse Foundation said the site is the only true river access opportunity in Rosslyn and stressed the importance of connections and safety across Key Bridge and Langston Boulevard.
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