WRAPS Process

The Arlington County Board adopted the Western Rosslyn Area Plan (WRAPS) at their July 21, 2015 meeting. The recommendations of this community planning process include a new secondary school on the Wilson School site, a new Fire Station #10, a new Rosslyn Highlands Park plus another small public park space, mixed-use development and increased affordable housing development.

Working Group Members

The County Board has appointed the following members to the WRAPS Working Group:

Steve Cole, Chairman – Planning Commission
Jaime Areizaga-Soto – Transportation Commission
Ginger Brown – Housing Commission
Dennis Gerrity – Colonial Village III, Homeowners Association
Pamela Gillen – Economic Development Commission
Erik Gutshall – At-Large (Planning Commission)
Tom Ikeler – Penzance Companies
Paul Holland – Parks & Recreation Commission
Stan Karson – Radnor-Ft. Myer Heights Civic Association
Gerry Laporte – Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board
Carmen Romero – Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing
Paul Rothenburg – Rosslyn Business Improvement District
Alex Sanders – Environmental Efficiency and Conservation Commission (E2C2)
Jennifer Zeien – North Rosslyn Civic Association
Denny Truesdale – Emergency Preparedness Advisory Commission
Heather Obora – Public Facilities Review Committee
Kelly King – Building Level Planning Committee

 

Date Milestone Description
June 18, 2013 County Board Meeting The County Board reviewed the proposed WRAPS study purpose, goals, process and scope. View previous WRAPS Charge documents.
June 19, 2013 Press Release Arlington County to Begin Western Rosslyn Area Planning Study
July 23, 2013 County Board Meeting The County Board adopted the Working Group Charge, which reinforces the study’s goals, discusses roles and identifies organizations and stakeholders to be represented in the group. View previous WRAPS Charge documents.
September 24, 2013 County Board Meeting The County Board approved a revised Working Group Charge and appointed Working Group Members.View previous WRAPS Charge documents.
May 13, 2014 County Board Meeting The County Board approved a revised Working Group Charge and added additional representatives to the Working Group.
June 21, 2014 Working Group Kick-off
Working Group Kick-off Meeting and Walking Tour
November 8, 2014 Public Workshop Staff presented alternative concept plans and asked for community input. View the concept plan feedback summary.
March 4, 2015 County Board Work Session The County Board reviewed staff’s recommendations and  provided guidance on what should be evaluated further.
April 10, 2015 Joint County Board-School Board Work Session Joint work session between the County Board and the School Board on school siting, per the Public Facilities Review process.
April – June 2015 Draft Plan preparation, Advisory Boards and Commissions Review The draft Western Rosslyn Area Plan was reviewed by advisory boards and commissions, including the Long Range Planning Committee of the Planning Commission.
June 5, 2015 Draft Area Plan Released View the Draft Western Rosslyn Area Plan
June 16, 2015 County Board Meeting Request to advertise public hearings on WRAPS Draft Area Plan.
July 6, 2015 Planning Commission Review Public hearing with the Planning Commission to consider recommending adoption of the Western Rosslyn Area Plan.
July 21, 2015 County Board Meeting The County Board voted unanimously to adopt the Western Rosslyn Area Plan.

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