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28 January 2010 Downtown Master Plan (DRAFT)                       Staff Response
22 January 2010 Steering Committee Recommendation
12 January 2010 Steering Committee Opts for Higher Density
Downtown redevelopment would still be less intense than earlier JPI proposal
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CONNECTION
6 January 2010 A Plan for Downtown
CONNECTION
9 December 2009 Residents meet first drafts of downtown redevelopment with enthusiasm
CONNECTION
26 October 2009 Summary Comments on Downtown Master Plan (Gathered by Consultant UDA)
13 October 2009 Herndon looks at downtown development
17 September 2009 Email Exchange with Town Manager Discussing Planning of Private Meetings Between the Consultant and Members of the Town Council
11 August 2009 Award of Downtown Development Consultant Contract
5 AUG 09 Downtown Area Plan - Contract Staff Presentation (4MB)
January 2009 Downtown Development Consultant Contract RFP
3 October 2008 Letter to the Editor
Council Has Thumb on Pulse of Town
by Dennis L. Baughan
Herndon Observer
3 October 2008 Letter to the Editor
Displeased with Rejection of Diamond Plan
by Barbara Glakas
Herndon Observer
3 October 2008 Letter to the Editor
Blight Returns to Herndon With No-Growth Council
by Phil Jones
Herndon Observer
3 October 2008 Letter to the Editor
Mr. Husch: Citizen Input Matters
by Jason Trust
Herndon Observer
3 October 2008 Letter to the Editor
Shocked at Council's Vote
by Mark Urbanski
Herndon Observer
3 October 2008 Letter to the Editor
Pleased with Outcome
by Pat Voltmer
Herndon Observer
3 October 2008 Letter to the Editor
Husch, Council Ignored Citizen Input
by Cathy Wilkes
Herndon Observer
3 October 2008 Diamond Discussions Continue
Herndon Observer
1 October 2008 Herndon hotel proposal clings to life
By Gregg MacDonald
Fairfax County Times
1 October 2008 Diamond Scratched
Town Council defeats downtown hotel proposal by one vote.
By Mirza Kurspahic
CONNECTION
5 August 2008 Diamond proposal moves through friction toward fruition
Herndon Times
24 April 2008 Planners Review Diamond Proposal
Observer Newspaper
17 April 2008 Hotel Would be Part of Town, Developer Says
Observer Newspaper
16 April 2008 Improvements Made, More Needed
Community hears latest in downtown hotel plans.
Connection Newspaper
15 April 2008 Diamond Properties details revised proposal
Fairfax Times Newspaper
11 April 2008 Diamond Properties renderings of the proposed buildings
Rendering Photo #1  Photo #2
3 April 2008 Diamond Properties to Host Community Meeting
Observer Newspaper
22 February 2008 Public Input Needed for Downtown's Future
by Betty Hatfield
Observer Newspaper
22 February 2008 HPRB, Diamond Work Well on Hotel Plan
by John M. De Noyer and Ann H. Csonka
Observer Newspaper
22 February 2008 Developer Resubmits Hotel, Retail Proposal
By Rebecca Plevin
Observer Newspaper
15 February 2008 Letter to the Editor
Diamond Plan is Smart Development
by Aubrey Stokes
Observer Newspaper
15 February 2008 Letter to the Editor
HPRB Stands in Way of Downtown
by Philip Jones
Observer Newspaper
15 February 2008 Council to Hire Land-Use Attorneys
By Rebecca Plevin
Observer Newspaper
13 February 2008 JPI Suspends Downtown Contract
Mirza Kurspahic
Connection Newspaper
13 February 2008 Hotel on Right Track
Height and impact on surrounding buildings questioned.
Mirza Kurspahic
Connection Newspaper
13 February 2008 JPI in limbo but Diamond Properties perseveres
By Gregg MacDonald
Fairfax Times Newspaper
8 February 2008 Another Downtown Plan in Jeopardy
Observer Newspaper
8 February 2008 Development Contract on Hold
By Rebecca Plevin
Observer Newspaper
6 February 2008 JPI suspends development talks
By Gregg MacDonald
Fairfax Times Newspaper
6 February 2008 Council To Examine Contract
Community concerns impel Herndon to take closer look at proposed downtown redevelopment contract.
by Mirza Kurspahic
Connection Newspaper
6 February 2008 JPI contract in limbo
By Gregg MacDonald
Fairfax Times Newspaper
5 February 2008 Letter from JPI requesting suspension of negotiations
JPI Letter
2 February 2008 Proposed Changes to JPI Contract as of 2 February 2008 (response to public testimony 25 January 2008)
1 February 2008 Letter to the Editor
Better Choices for Downtown Development
Jasbinder Singh
Observer Newspaper
1 February 2008 Letter to the Editor
Development at What Cost?
John De Noyer  and Ann Csonka
Observer Newspaper
1 February 2008 Town Council, Staff Take Tour of Area JPI Project
By Rebecca Plevin
Observer Newspaper
1 February 2008 Council Defers JPI Plan Decision
By Rebecca Plevin
Observer Newspaper
30 January 2008 Redevelopment Depends on Rezoning
Town Council considers exchanging land for public facilities.
Connection Newspaper
29 January 2008 JPI development concerns continue
Fairfax Times Newspaper
29 January 2008 Staff Presentation on the JPI development
29 January 2008 Neighborhood Preservation Association
28 January 2008 Email from the Vice President of the Herndon Foundation for the Cultural Arts
25 January 2008 Council Reviews JPI Proposal for Downtown
By Rebecca Plevin
The Herndon Observer
25 January 2008 Letter from Steve Mitchell, RE: JPI Sales Contract/Proposal
22 January 2008 JPI development contract raises questions
By Gregg MacDonald
Fairfax County Times
22 January 208 JPI Development Contract - Staff Presentation
20 January 2008 Email from Mr. John Davis
18 January 2008 JPI Development Contract Abstract
18 January 2008 JPI Development Site Map
18 January 2008 JPI Development Contract (6MB)
18 January 2008 Planning for the Town's Future
By Rebecca Plevin
Herndon Observer
17 January 2008 Notice,  Town Council/Planning Commission/Staff Tour of JPI  Projects
11 January 2008 Resolution (Draft)
An ordinance approving the following legal instruments authorizing the sale of Town-owned land detailed below, to JPI Development Services, L.P., or assigns, the Town’s lease as lessee of parking spaces to be constructed, the Town’s grant of an open space easement as to public open space, and a guaranty agreement assuring that the Town public improvements including a Town-owned cultural arts center to be constructed in consideration of the sale of the land are completed.
28 December 2007 Letter to the Editor
Plenty to Consider for Downtown
by Walter Hadlock
Herndon Observer
21 December 2007 Hotel Plan Gets Another Look
By Rebecca Plevin
Herndon Observer
18 December 2007 Herndon hotel proposal heats up HPRB
By Gregg MacDonald
Fairfax Times
15 December 2007 Meeting set for proposed Herndon hotel, stores
By Staff
Fairfax Times
6 December 2007 EDITORIAL
Downtown Project Comes Into Focus
Herndon Observer
6 December 2007 Alliance Supports Plan for Hotel
By Rebecca Plevin
Herndon Observer
19 October 2007 EDITORIAL
A Big Debate Looms for a Huge Project
Herndon Observer
19 October 2007 Hotel, Retail Proposed
By Rebecca Plevin
Herndon Observer
8 October 2007 Hotel development proposed for Herndon
By Gregg MacDonald
Fairfax Times
6 October 2007 Diamond Properties, LLC is proposing to develop the property located at Monroe Street and Elden Street into a 179 room hotel and 14,000 sf of retail space. Photo #1Photo #2, Overhead Map
4 October 2007 New Downtown Gains Step Closer
Company outlines redevelopment of portions of Herndon’s downtown area.
Mirza Kurspahic
Connection Newspaper
17 August 2007 Downtown Letter to be Signed
By Christopher L. Moore
Herndon Observer
15 August 2007 New downtown development discussed
By: Gregg MacDonald
Fairfax Times
14 August 2007 Town of Herndon Press Release on JPI proposal for downtown development
8 August 2007 Town of Herndon Press Release on JPI proposal for downtown development
Proposal
Development Map
25 July 2007 Downtown Businesses Push for Development
Redevelopment seen as key to many businesses looking to expand profitability.
By Scott J. Krischke
Connection Newspaper
15 November 2006 Site Loss To Affect Downtown Development
Developers: New "challenges" have changed proposal possibilities.
By Scott J. Krischke
Connection Newspaper
4 October 2006 Arts Center Design Guidlines
26 September 2006 Resolution
Authorizing the Town Manager to Request Detailed Proposals
22 September 2006 Council Discusses Downtown Changes
By Leah M. Kosin
Herndon Observer
15 September 2006 PROGRAM DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
15 September 2006 PPEA Resolution for Public Hearing September 26, 2006 and related Request for Detailed Proposal documents
15 September 2006 PROGRAM DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC FACILITIES
REQUEST FOR DETAILED PHASE
HERNDON DOWNTOWN PPEA PROPOSALS
1 September 2006 PPEA Project Continuation — Proposed Resolution and Public Hearing
25 July 2006 Negotiations to purchase a piece of property vital to the redevelopment of downtown Herndon have come to an abrupt halt.
By: Gregg MacDonald
Herndon Times
14 July 2006 Letter confirming that the Town does not wish to purchase the Ashwell Letter of Intent and property the property under the prescribed conditions.
11 July 2006 PPEA Briefing and Status Report
5 Jul 2006 Letter from Downtown Alliance
Downtown Redevelopment Plan
23 June 2006 Letter to Ashwell Attorney
Response to Expiration of Letter of Intent to sell Ashwell property
16 June 2006 PPEA Downtown Redevelopment Project (Requesting a special meeting)
15 June 2006 Letter for Ashwell Attorney
Setting a date for expiration of the Letter of Intent to sell the Ashwell property to the Town
2 June 2006 Letter to Norton Scott
Requesting Delay in Development of Detailed Proposals
2 June 2006 Letter to Clark Ventures
Requesting Delay in Development of Detailed Proposals
3 May 2006 Wagering on Metro Expansion
Railway expansion attracts new multi-use development - and economic growth.
By Scott J. Krischke
Herndon Connection
27 April 2006 Ashwell property negotiations turn upward
by Gregg MacDonald
Herndon Times
21 April 2006 Letter to the Editor
Mayor Withholds Details of Town, Campaign Funds
by Carole Broadbent
Herndon Observer
20 April 2006 Town Council pushes ahead with downtown redevelopment
By Gregg MacDonald
Herndon Times
11 Apr 2006 Resolution
Request for Detailed Designs from Clark Ventures and Herndon Station LLC
3 Mar 2006 Downtown Decision Deferred Again
By Erin E. Fogg
Herndon Observer
1 Mar 2006 Redevelopment Moving Forward?
Council reviews redevelopment proposals, land acquisition in closed session.
By Brynn Grimley
Herndon Connection
28 Feb 2006 Resolution
Requesting conceptual proposals for major downtown redevelopment from Clark Ventures and Herndon Station LLC, in accord with the Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002.
NOTE: TOWN COUNCIL DEFERRED DECISION UNTIL 14 MARCH 2006
24 Feb 2006 Legal Questions Remain for Downtown Project
By Erin E. Fogg
Herndon Observer
23 Feb 2006 Little movement seen on Herndon public-private partnership
By Kali Schumitz
Herndon Times
23 Feb 2006 Letter to the editor
Glad to See 'Snag' in Downtown
Bill Harley
Herndon Observer
22 Feb 2006 Stalled land deal puts downtown public-private partnership at risk
By Kali Schumitz
Herndon Times
22 Feb 2006 Delaying Decision on Redevelopment
Town Council defers decision on downtown redevelopment for another two weeks.
By Brynn Grimley
Herndon Connection
17 Feb 2006 From: Henry G. Bibber, Director of Community Development
Re: Resolution Requesting Detailed Phase proposals for Downtown Redevelopment (Town Council deferred this item to February 28 at the public hearing on February 14)
15 January 2006 Land acquisition puts Herndon's public-private partnership at risk
By Kali Schumitz
Herndon Times
14 January 2006 Resolution
Rejecting conceptual proposals for major downtown redevelopment from Clark Ventures and Herndon Station LLC, in accord with the Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002.

NOTE: TOWN COUNCIL DEFERRED DECISION UNTIL 28 FEBRUARY 2006
3 January 2006 Resolution
Request for Detailed Designs from Clark Ventures and Herndon Station LLC
NOTE: TOWN COUNCIL DEFERRED DECISION UNTIL 14 FEBRUARY 2006
13 December 2005 Herndon Station LLC Update
13 December 2005 Ms. Downer to the Town Council
13 December 2005 Ms. Glakas to the Town Council
13 December 2005 Mr. Waddell to the Town Council
13 December 2005 Mr. Zidel to the Town Council
12 December 2005 Memorandum
Comparison of downtown development proposal by Clark Ventures
8 December 2005 Comparing Downtown Plans
A look at the two downtown redevelopment proposals before the Town Council.
By Brynn Grimley
Connection Newspaper
7 December 2005 Comparing Downtown Plans
A look at the two downtown redevelopment proposals before the Town Council.
By Brynn Grimley
Connection Newspaper
7 December 2005 Town Council Work Session
Council discusses downtown redelveopment plan, subdivision applications and upcoming FY 2006-07 budget.
By Brynn Grimley
Connection Newspaper
18 November 2005 Financing Discrepancy Slows Downtown Project
By Erin E. Fogg
The Herndon Observer
17 November 2005 Memorandum,
Steve Mitchell
Downtown Development Proposals
11 November 2005 Downtown Decision Deferred to Dec. 13
By Erin E. Fogg
The Herndon Observer
7 November 2005 Developers Duel for Right to Herndon Site
By Dana Hedgpeth
The Washington Post
27 October 2005 Comparing Proposals
Clark Ventures, Herndon Station present vastly different redevelopment packages.
By Brynn Grimley
Connection Newspaper
26 October 2005 Public gets detailed look at downtown plans
By Kali Schumitz
Times Newspaper
21 October 2005 Developers Present Competing Proposals for Downtown
By Erin E. Fogg
The Herndon Observer
13 October 2005 Presentation on plan for downtown is set
By Kali Schumitz
Times Newspapers
7 October 2005 Memorandum
Clark No Cost Approach Summary (6M file)
6 October 2005 Choosing Between Two Downtowns A second proposal to redevelop the downtown is submitted on last day of bidding.
By Brynn Grimley
Connection Newspaper
5 October 2005 Competing bid submitted for developing downtown
By Kali Schumitz
Times Newspaper
14 July 2005 Approximate Area of Redevelopment, Photograph, Map
14 July 2005 Partnership Proposed For Downtown, Arts Center
By Erin E. Fogg
The Herndon Observer
13 July, 2005 Town of Herndon Receives Downtown Development Proposal
13 July, 2005 Partnership proposed for Herndon arts center, downtown redevelopment
By Kali Schumitz
Times Newspaper
12 July, 2005 New Downtown Herndon Development Proposed, Press Release
12 July, 2005 Ordinance
Land Swap Ordinance
12 July, 2005 Resolution
Selection of Land Use Consultant for Downtown Redevelopment
8 July, 2005 Memorandum
Clark Ventures Unsolicited Proposal under Public Private Education Facilities and Infrastructures Act of 2002; Development at Herndon Station
7 July, 2005 Memorandum
Information about Recommended Consultants for Herndon Downtown Project
6 July, 2005 Memorandum
An Unsolicited Public Private Educational Facilities and Infrastructure Act (PPEA) Proposal for Redevelopment at Herndon Station
6 July, 2005 Memorandum
An Unsolicited Public Private Educational Facilities and Infrastructure Act (PPEA) Proposal for Development at Herndon Station
4 October, 2002 Memorandum
Strategy for the Development of Structured Parking
   

 

 

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