2005-2006 Community-Based Planning Process

This section provides a brief overview of the meetings held in 2005 to discuss the future of the Foggy Bottom campus with individuals and entities and includes materials used in preparation of GW's submittal in February 2006 of its 20-year Campus Plan proposal to the DC Zoning Commission as well as meetings and materials from the 2006-'07 Zoning Commission approval process. 

2006 

September

August

May

March

February

February 7, 2006 presentation at Community Meeting on GW's Proposed Campus Development Plans

2005

November

November 15, 2005 - Issues Exhibit: Identifies, categorizes & addresses issues raised by participants during the Community-Based Planning Process

September

Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - Community Meeting Co-sponsored by ANC 2A, OP & GW: Presentation & Discussion of Proposed Concept Framework; The Westin Grand Hotel; 2350 M Street, NW; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

The meeting was held to provide an opportunity for community members to participate in an interactive session to review and discuss the proposed concept framework for the Foggy Bottom campus, including Square 54. EE&K Architects, the Square 54 developer team (Boston Properties and KSI Services, Inc.), and the community facilitator David Julyan were available at "stations" allowing members of the community to engage directly with the architects, planners and designers about the development plans and to discuss community issues.

August

Tuesday, August 23, 2005 - Office Hours Co-sponsored by ANC 2A, OP & GW: Session 4; State Plaza Hotel; 2116 E Street; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

"Office Hours" were held with Community Facilitator David Julyan, Julyan & Julyan, and Matthew Bell, EE&K Architects. Community members were encouraged to attend if they had questions, wanted to express their views, or simply felt more comfortable participating in a smaller, less public setting.

Tuesday, August 16, 2005 Issues Exhibit - Identifies, categorizes & addresses issues raised by participants during the Community-Based Planning Process

Tuesday, August 2, 2005 - Office Hours Co-sponsored by ANC 2A, OP & GW: Session 3; State Plaza Hotel; 2116 E Street; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

"Office Hours" were held with Community Facilitator David Julyan, Julyan & Julyan, and Matthew Bell, EE&K Architects. Community members were encouraged to attend if they had questions, wanted to express their views, or simply felt more comfortable participating in a smaller, less public setting.

July

Tuesday, July 26, 2005 - Community Meeting Co-sponsored by ANC 2A, OP & GW: Presentation of Design Concepts; Park Hyatt Hotel, Park Ballroom; 24th & M Streets; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

EE&K Architects and the Square 54 developer team, Boston Properties and KSI Services, Inc., presented preliminary concept plans for the Foggy Bottom campus and Square 54. Community facilitator David Julyan led a discussion session to elicit community response and feedback to the concept plans.

Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - ANC 2A Monthly Meeting: Discussion of Issues & Design Principles; State Plaza Hotel; 2116 F Street, NW; 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

As part of the regular monthly ANC 2A meeting, issues related to the potential development of Square 54 as well as concerns and suggestions of neighbors about matters related to the proposed GW Foggy Bottom campus development plan were discussed.

July 15, 2005 Issues Exhibit - Identifies, categorizes & addresses issues raised by participants during the Community-Based Planning Process

Monday, July 11, 2005 - Office Hours Co-sponsored by ANC 2A, OP & GW: Session 2; West End Library; 1101 24th Street, NW; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

"Office Hours" were held with Community Facilitator David Julyan, Julyan & Julyan, and Matthew Bell, EE&K Architects. Community members were encouraged to attend if they had questions, wanted to express their views, or simply felt more comfortable participating in a smaller, less public setting.

Wednesday, July 6, 2005 - Community Meeting Co-sponsored by ANC 2A, OP & GW: Presentation of Design Principles; West End Library; 1104 24th St NW; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

EE&K Architects presented an overview of place-based design principles with respect to the Foggy Bottom campus. Community feedback received from small group discussions was used by EE&K to expand the place-based design principles into design concepts to guide future development on the Foggy Bottom campus.

June

Thursday, June 30, 2005 - Office Hours Co-sponsored by ANC 2A, OP & GW: Session 1; University Club Trustees Room; 1918 F Street; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

"Office Hours" were held with Community Facilitator David Julyan, Julyan & Julyan, and Matthew Bell, EE&K Architects. Community members were encouraged to attend if they had questions, wanted to express their views, or simply felt more comfortable participating in a smaller, less public setting.

Wednesday, June 22, 2005 - Community Meeting Co-sponsored by ANC 2A, OP & GW: Discussion of Key Community Issues & Concerns; 1957 E Street, 7th Floor; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

EE&K Architects and community facilitator David Julyan, Julyan & Julyan, worked with members of the community to identify key issues related to campus land use and development. The community feedback gathered from the discussion assisted in the development of place-based design principles presented and was discussed at the July 6, 2005 community meeting.

May

May 9-12, 2005 - ULI Panel: Square 54 Redevelopment Study; The George Washington University

The George Washington University, in collaboration with the DC Office of Planning, convened the Urban Land Institute (ULI) panel to study the redevelopment potential of GW's old hospital site (Square 54). The ULI panel was charged with evaluating key planning principles and development issues, interviewing interested stakeholder groups, and touring the Foggy Bottom and West End neighborhoods and surrounding areas during the three-day session.

Wednesday, May 4, 2005 - GW Community Meeting: Campus Land Use Issues, the Redevelopment of Square 54, and the ULI Panel; 1957 E Street, NW; 7th Floor; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

The George Washington University invited members of the Foggy Bottom/West End residential and business communities to an open public meeting to discuss campus land issues, the redevelopment of the former GW Hospital site, also known as Square 54, and the upcoming Urban Land Institute study. University administrators shared a brief presentation after which the public was invited to voice their questions, suggestions, and concerns.