From the Streetscape Master Plan draft:

The following recommendations outline a series of specific projects and improvements tailored to each of the “districts” identified above. The recommendations are not an exhaustive list but represent the key priorities identified by consensus as part of the Master Plan process.

EASTERN GATEWAY

Franklin Park Trail Underpass
• Include lighting in the underpass for security
• Elevate trail to prevent flooding
• Incorporate principles of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) in design of trail

Evening Star Drive Intersection
• Plan for a future traffic light at the intersection with Route 7
• Consider redesign of existing crosswalks to match overall town crosswalks at time of street resurfacing or improvements

Evening Star Drive Trail Connection
• New sidewalks on the north end of Loudoun Street should connect smoothly to existing Evening Star Drive trail
• Existing ditch along north end of Loudoun Street should be filled in and graded smoothly to meet existing embankment

Route 7 Commercial Property
• The 12-acre commercial property is a key visual gateway to the Town
• Consider possibility of a Design Charrette for the site by the Loudoun Design Cabinet
• Develop design guidelines to make new development compatible with the Town (See Detailed Recommendations section)

Wastewater Pumping Station
• New Pump Station is located in a visually prominent gateway site and should be visually enhanced
• Develop recommendations for landscape enhancements
• Reduce lighting intensity if feasible

Stone House
• Work with developers/owners to ensure new plans preserve the character of this historic structure
• Encourage uses, such as an inn, that make the Stone House potential activity center for the Town
• Create a future pedestrian connection from the Stone House to the Town Barn site

Town Barn/Visitor’s Center
• Determine the structural stability and reuse potential of the current structure
• Develop a plan and funding strategy to convert the Barn site into a Visitors and Interpretive Center for Round Hill

Stream Valley Restoration
• The stream valley at the eastern end of Town is a key natural resource and provides “green relief” to this area
• Work with homeowners and local environmental groups to provide stream enhancements and habitat restoration with native plants

Town Sign

• A new stone town sign will be installed at the Town’s eastern gateway
• Prepare a detailed design plan to address siting, grading and landscape treatment around the sign

Landscaping

• Enhance the town’s eastern gateway with new landscaping along the ditch and road cut along the Darling property

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