New benches, planters, and lights planned for Rosslyn. Image Contributed
With a series of new furnishings, the streetscapes of Rosslyn might start to look a little more vibrant. Within this year, Lucia deCorde, president and urban design director of the Rosslyn BID, said that Rosslyn residents and visitors will begin to see wayfinding posts, informational stalls, new benches and vegetation along the sidewalks.
“We started this project a couple years ago,” said deCorde. “We’re really looking at what we can do with the sidewalks for our pedestrians.”
While Arlington County is considering options for sidewalk widening in the Rosslyn area, the BID is looking at beautification measures and pedestrian improvements. In addition to new bike racks, deCorde also said that the Rosslyn BID is currently in discussions to add bikeshare stations throughout the area.