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Vienna Annex Long-Term Use Study - Engagement Summary and Next Steps
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BACKGROUND SUMMARY:
The Town of Vienna has contracted with Kimmel Bogrette Architecture & Kimley Horn to review the former Faith Baptist Church located at 301 Center Street, South, Vienna, VA (Annex) and identify potential long term uses for the property including robust community engagement. The long-term use study report will be used as a basis for discussion and decision making by legislators and key town staff. Town leadership made this purchase for both identified needs, and to strategically add to town resources for future projects and developments. Leadership and legislators want to determine the best use for this property in the near and not-so-near future.
Staff from the Parks and Recreation Department is managing this project, under the leadership from Town Council and with strong input from and collaboration with community stakeholders. The Town Council has communicated its goal of completing this study in June 2023.
Study Activities and Schedule
• Council Conf. Session #1 - Goals, objectives, timeline and measure of success - March 20, 2023
• Public Outreach #1 - Community Perspective Online Questionnaire - closes May 1, 2023
• Public Outreach #2 - Community Workshop (Wants and Needs) - March 28, 2023 - Police Station
• Council Conf. Session #2 - Engagement Summary and Next Steps - May 8, 2023
• Public Outreach #3 - Community Pop-Up Events (Community Perspective & Feedback) - Vienna Community Center
o May 10, 2023 - 4 - 7pm
o May 13, 2023 - 10am - 2pm
• Council Conf. Session #3 - Presentation of Final Recommendation - June 12, 2023
OVERVIEW:
The project team will provide a high-level overview on the Vienna Annex public engagement strategy, revisit and reconfirm the mission statement and core values, and discuss engagement activities that have been conducted to date. The team will provide an overview on feedback received from the questionnaire and community workshop and present on key findings and emerging themes. A summary and information on next steps in the public engagement process will also be shared during this presentation.
SUMMARY/STAFF IMPRESSIONS:
Staff looks forward to the discussion on areas of importance to the Town regarding the future use of the Annex property.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action