Merrifield: Design Guidelines
Download the full Merrifield Streetscape Design Manual.
In June 2008, Lardner/Klein Landscape Architects, P.C. completed the Merrifield Streetscape Design Manual which presents options for implementing the streetscape standards contained in the Comprehensive Plan for Merrifield, particularly in situations when the physical challenges of the site conflict with achieving fully the standards contained in the Comprehensive Plan. The manual provides a catalog of recommended streetscape designs and material choices and applies to properties within the Merrifield Commercial Revitalization Area. It is intended to serve as a companion document to the Comprehensive Plan and to function as an implementation tool for the streetscape standards.
The Comprehensive Plan establishes streetscape standards for four Road Hierarchies. The streetscape design manual further articulates the intent and performance specifications with representative examples of materials for each of the four Road Hierarchies. In addition, a fifth hierarchy, Pedestrian Enhancements, offers additional options. The overall intention is to achieve a coherent, yet distinctive pedestrian environment. These standards apply to properties going through the site plan and zoning processes. The BOS directed staff to use the manual effective September 8, 2008.
