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Advisers flag curb-cut conflicts and trail safety in early concept for 1401 Langston Boulevard
Summary
Committee presenters reviewed a conceptual redevelopment for the former Key/Marriott site at 1401 Langston Boulevard and raised concerns about multiple curb cuts across the Custis Trail, pedestrian-vehicle conflict points, circulation and possible FAA height constraints; members recommended design guidelines and early agency coordination.
Advisory members reviewed an early special land-use study for 1401 Langston Boulevard (the former Marriott site next to Gateway Park) and warned that the preliminary concept contains multiple potential pedestrian and cyclist conflict points.
A presenter described the developer’s rough concept — a cluster of buildings, a large park extension adjoining Gateway Park, a promenade along the tree line and an improved Custis Trail with separate pedestrian and bicycle zones. "It has a lot of things going for it from a bike and pedestrian standpoint," the presenter said, but cautioned the design is still high level.
Committee members expressed several reservations. Several participants flagged too many curb cuts crossing the Custis Trail and an excessive number of pickup/drop-off or loading points that would require users to watch for cars in multiple locations. One committee member said the concept currently shows at least two extra curb cuts crossing the trail and urged consolidating access points. Another raised potential FAA/airport flight-path constraints that might limit building heights or change the project’s economic assumptions.
Members recommended the advisory committees draft a short advisory letter requesting that staff press for design guidelines, reduced curb cuts, careful trail integration, and early coordination with VDoT and FAA where needed. Several members volunteered to help draft and circulate suggested comments to staff.
