A new proposal for Rosslyn neighborhood in Arlington, Rosslyn Central Place, a new skyline tower is heading its way for County approval. We're talking about a redevelopment project slated for the center of Rosslyn. The Central Place, is a proposed development for a million square foot mixed-use development with its observation deck... overlooking DC, of course. The two-level observation deck expected to draw some 400,000 visitors annually.
Central Plaza Observation Deck
The first proposal was nixed. Hat tip to Beyond DC for the heads up.
Baring further changes, the region’s new tallest skyscraper will be a 388′ tall office building, but sitting at a relatively high elevation, it will appear to be 470′ feet above the Potomac River – nearly 100 feet higher than any other building in Rosslyn. Except, that is, its residential twin, which will be 342′ tall, or 424′ above water level. The buildings will be clad in reflective blue glass and have a unique curvilinear design. The taller building will include a public observation deck on the 29th floor, near the top of the building. Finally, the plan includes a new “central square” for Rosslyn, situated between the two new skyscrapers and directly across North Moore Street from the entrance to Rosslyn Metro.
Central Place Plaza
The "Central Place" block is bounded by Moore and Lynn Street between 19th Street North and Wilson Boulevard in Rosslyn. The redevelopment of Rosslyn will include the block where McDonald's, Tom Sarris' Orleans Restaurant and two small buildings. These buildings will be replaced by a central park theme sort like a town square. The park would be located directly across the street from Rosslyn Metro station and surrounded by street level retail shops.
