tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386128858848257622.post8160332991656167246..comments2024-01-01T23:26:51.139-05:00Comments on Reston 20/20: Citizens Envisioning Reston's Future: Did you know that the Reston Master Plan Phase 2 study--covering the rest of Reston--has started?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386128858848257622.post-53981652296811548672014-05-16T15:44:46.965-04:002014-05-16T15:44:46.965-04:00The Reston Now article makes so much more sense no...The Reston Now article makes so much more sense now. I kept thinking, "but the task force hasn't been selected," as I read it. This is a disturbing development. I hope that the County isn't trying to limit public participation, but with the few facts we have, that is the impression given.Jennifer Petittnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386128858848257622.post-47084130778671568092014-05-15T17:11:12.619-04:002014-05-15T17:11:12.619-04:00Is there ever a good time for a meeting in Reston?...Is there ever a good time for a meeting in Reston? Week day evenings are good, but they compete with school functions or cut into time families enjoy with their children after a long day of work. Plus, how many people like attending a 2 hour evening meeting after commuting an hour from work? Residents are required to wake up a little early for a Saturday morning meeting, but at least it doesn't happen in the middle of the day when it may otherwise conflict with Saturday family activities. I, for one, will stop my activities to come to an 11am meeting after I've begun my day. A Saturday evening meeting could be good for those who like to get their personal activities finished in the morning, but Saturday evenings are for friends and family as well, just like the person above said. Like I said, there is not great time for a 2-hour meeting in Reston. Plus, it's an open house that lasts for two hours...you don't have to get there at 8:30am. I'm not getting there until 9:30am at the earliest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386128858848257622.post-31802893999206195412014-05-15T15:53:25.054-04:002014-05-15T15:53:25.054-04:00Well..this isn't really new information. This ...Well..this isn't really new information. This was the same goals given to the community back in 2011. Sounds like they are pretty consistent. here is the link to the community meeting that talks about Phase II. They are way behind, but that's because phase I took so long. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpz/projects/reston/meetings_2011/meeting_11.16.2011_community.htmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386128858848257622.post-46876144032062752592014-05-15T14:55:44.621-04:002014-05-15T14:55:44.621-04:00Please note that the meeting is in the MORNING, no...Please note that the meeting is in the MORNING, not the evening. Still, 8:30AM on Saturday is not a convenient time for most people. Reston 2020https://www.blogger.com/profile/10584018211304039232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386128858848257622.post-25467709364998101972014-05-15T14:15:19.825-04:002014-05-15T14:15:19.825-04:00Why do they hold the meeting on a Saturday evening...Why do they hold the meeting on a Saturday evening when residents can be out of town for the weekend rather then a weekday evening when I assume more residents are around. Is this their plan intentially to avoid less participation from the residents of Reston?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386128858848257622.post-4631156352220940472014-05-14T23:23:17.519-04:002014-05-14T23:23:17.519-04:00I.happened to see most of the Hudgins program. ...I.happened to see most of the Hudgins program. Your summary of Phase 2 is right on--brief meeting or two, then county staff writes modified plan for increased density mixed use in.and around existing "village centers" & commercial centers. But before that, they talked about Phase 1. Hudgins allowed as to how 4 and 1/2 years and 200+ meetings were just right to get good community input. Furthermore, all.the community feedback on both process and final product were positive, right, posited Hudgins? Faheem and Patty looked a bit uncertain,, but said, Oh yes, all positive!! What was the Reston 2020 grade for the new Plan? Agree-everyone should come to UCP & speak up Saturday, June 7. <br />Zorrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711362273135678149noreply@blogger.com