Welcome to the Urban Design Advisory Committee

Serving Old Town North

The Urban Design Advisory Committee (UDAC) is a five member board appointed by City Council who serve two-year terms. UDAC was established by ordinance to review development plans for compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines of Old Town North. Applications are brought to the appointed citizen group as needed and are discussed at public meetings. The Committee will provide comments to applicants and staff to guide proposals and ultimately make written recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council.  Membership consists of two residents representing the Old Town North residential community, two representatives of the Old Town North business community and one qualified professional skilled in urban design, architecture or landscape architecture.

City Staff Contacts:   Department of Planning and Zoning  703.746.4666

Dirk H. Geratz, Principal Planner

Maya Contreras, Urban Planner

Jessica McVary, Urban Planner

What's New?

•     City staff is reviewing concept plans for a mixed use commercial and residential development project at 700 N. Washington Street.
•     The Kingsley (Harris Teeter) mixed use development at 500 Madison Street is currently under construction.
•     Get information about the GenOn Potomac River Generating Station.

Meeting Schedule

    UDAC Committee Meeting - May 8, 2013   9:00am-10am

• May 8 Agenda   

Meeting Materials

February 13

• Agenda

Members

Bruce Machanic, Co-Chair -Old Town North Business Community Representative

Daniel Straub, Co-Chair - Urban Design, Architecture or Landscape Architecture Representative

Elisabeth Lardner -Old Town Business Community Representative

 Marie Tavernini - Old Town North Residential Community Representative

 Roger Waud - Old Town North Residential Community Representative

For further information about the responsibilities of this board or commission, or to apply to serve on this board or commission, contact Jackie Henderson or Lora Love in the City Clerk's Office at 703 746-4550.