LRPC emphasizes visible central open space and Gateway Park connectivity
Committee members and public commenters urged the site include a visible, publicly accessible central open space that links to Gateway Park and the riverfront, while staff and the applicant stressed protecting the RPA and minimizing impervious cover.
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Staff proposed four open‑space goals: landscape/stormwater management along the RPA, minimizing impervious surfaces and maximizing tree canopy, fostering a strong physical/visual relationship with Gateway Park, and carefully exploring public access to meaningful views of the Potomac River and Rosslyn.
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