King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Area

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King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Area Improvements

The following images are artist renderings depicting proposed improvements to Lower King Street and Strand Street as of Spring 2025. The design is currently under development and subject to change. Information about current conditions and proposed design elements can be found in the sections below. For more information about the pedestrianization of lower King Street, visit the Lower King Pedestrianization Project webpage.

Rendering of streetscape and drainage improvements proposed for the King-Strand Pedestrian Area.
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Rendering of streetscape and drainage improvements proposed for the King-Strand Pedestrian Area.

Existing Conditions

Birds-eye view of the King St-Strand St Pedestrian Area, with the boundary outlined in an orange dashed line.
Street-level view of the 100 block of King Street from the King Street-Lee Street intersection.
Street-level view of the 100 and unit blocks of King Street from mid-100 block of King Street.
Street-level view of the unit block of King Street from the 100 block of King Street.
Street-level view of King Street Park from the King Street-Union Street intersection.
Street-level view of the unit block of King Street from King Street Park.
Street-level view of the 100 block of King Street from the unit block of King Street.
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Birds-eye view of the King St-Strand St Pedestrian Area, with the boundary outlined in an orange dashed line.
Existing King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Plaza Site Conditions
Street-level view of the 100 block of King Street from the King Street-Lee Street intersection.
King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Plaza Existing Conditions:

Looking East Down King Street Through the Lee Street Intersection
Street-level view of the 100 and unit blocks of King Street from mid-100 block of King Street.
King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Plaza Existing Conditions:

Looking East from Mid-100 Block of King Street
Street-level view of the unit block of King Street from the 100 block of King Street.
King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Plaza Existing Conditions:

Looking East to Unit Block of King Street from King Street-Union Street Intersection
Street-level view of King Street Park from the King Street-Union Street intersection.
King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Plaza Existing Conditions:

Looking East to Northern King Street Park Unit Block Of King Street
Street-level view of the unit block of King Street from King Street Park.
King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Plaza Existing Conditions:

Looking West at Unit Block of King Street from King Street-Strand Street Intersection
Street-level view of the 100 block of King Street from the unit block of King Street.
King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Plaza Existing Conditions:

Looking West at 100 Block of King Street Across Union Street from Unit Block of King Street

Proposed Plan

A simple paving design based on the Common Elements will create a solid foundation for King Street’s variety of architectural facades, outdoor dining furnishings, railings, signage, and other streetscape elements. These elements give the street its character and should be celebrated; a simple and thoughtfully-conceived ground plane will bring them to the foreground.

The proposed design’s variety of paving patterns adapt the Common Elements to the needs of a pedestrian street and reflect its historic Old Town location.

Rendering map of the King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Area with the promenade area highlighted.
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Rendering map of the King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Area with the promenade area highlighted.
Proposed King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Area Plan:

LEGEND:
1. Enhanced crosswalk
2. Sidewalk access zone
3. Commercial dining zone
4. Public amenity zone
5. 22’ Pedestrian walkway (EVE)
6. Trench drain
7. Street tree
8. Catenary lights
9. Mounting block
10. Expanded commercial dining zone

Highlighted Plan Features

King-Union Intersection

rendering map highlighting the location of the intersection of King Street and Union Street

 

King-Union Intersection Improvement Features

Rendering map of the King-Union intersection with components numbered.

LEGEND

P101C: Brick Paving Type 3: Alexandria Standard Brick – Herringbone Pattern Vehicular-Grade, Red

P101D: Brick Paving Type 4: Alexandria Standard Brick – Herringbone Pattern Vehicular-Grade, Light Gray Tones

P103: Granite Cobble, 4" x 4" Mortar Set

F105: Removable Bollards, To Match Existing King Street Bollards

F106: Mounting Block: Granite Or Canal Stone

Materials and design inspiration used in the King-Strand intersection elements.

(See legend above for details)

Note: Images are not exact representations of actual colors. Color of paving to be determined based on physical samples; images are for intent only. Mortar within bricks to be gray.

Utilities and Drains

Rendering map of the King Street drainage area with components numbered.

 

About Utilities and Drains

Custom trench grate and manhole covers offer opportunities to incorporate art into the ground plane. Text to provide orientation, patterns inspired by the historic shoreline, or nautical/shipbuilding themes (such as knot patterns) could all be considered.

 

Materials and design inspiration used in the King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Area elements.

Pop-up Places

Rendering map of King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Area with the pop-up areas highlighted.

 

Pop-up Place Features

Rendering map of King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Area with components numbered.

LEGEND

  1. Sculptural/movable seating or bistro tables
  2. Movable planter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pop-up Place Design Inspiration

Materials and design inspiration used in the King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Area elements.

Materials and Furnishings

Rendering of King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Area improvements with materials listed.
Rendering of King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Area improvements with materials listed.
Visuals of proposed materials used in the King Street and Strand Street Pedestrian Area plan.
Cross-section of King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Area improvements with materials listed.
Rendering of King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Area improvements with furnishings listed.
Visuals of proposed furnishings used in the King Street and Strand Street Pedestrian Area plan.
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Rendering of King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Area improvements with materials listed.
Proposed King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Plaza Paving Cross Section:

LEGEND:
P101A: Brick Paving Type 1: Alexandria Standard Brick - Running Bond Pattern Pedestrian-Grade
P101B: Brick Paving Type 2: Large Format Brick – Herringbone Pattern Pedestrian-Grade
P101C: Brick Paving Type 3: Alexandria Standard Brick – Herringbone Pattern Vehicular-Grade
P102A: Ranite Band Type 1: 12” Width
P102B: Granite Band Type 2: 6” Width
P103: Granite Cobble
Rendering of King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Area improvements with materials listed.
Proposed King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Plaza Paving Detail:

LEGEND:
P101A: Brick Paving Type 1: Alexandria Standard Brick - Running Bond Pattern Pedestrian-Grade
P101B: Brick Paving Type 2: Large Format Brick – Herringbone Pattern Pedestrian-Grade
P101C: Brick Paving Type 3: Alexandria Standard Brick – Herringbone Pattern Vehicular-Grade
P102A: Ranite Band Type 1: 12” Width
P102B: Granite Band Type 2: 6” Width
P103: Granite Cobble
Visuals of proposed materials used in the King Street and Strand Street Pedestrian Area plan.
Proposed King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Plaza Paving Examples:

LEGEND:
P101a: Brick Paving Type 1: Alexandria Standard Brick - 4” X 8” Running Bond Pattern, Mortar Set
Pedestrian-Grade Full Range Of Color
P101b: Brick Paving Type 2: Large Format Brick – 4” X 12” Herringbone Pattern, Mortar Set Pedestrian-Grade Single Color
P101c: Brick Paving Type 3: Alexandria Standard Bric /K – 4” X 8” Herringbone Pattern, Mortar Set
Vehicular-Grade Full Range Of Color
P102a/B: Granite Band Type 1: 12” Width/6” Width
P103: Granite Cobble: 4” X 4” Mortar Set

Cross-section of King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Area improvements with materials listed.
Proposed King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Plaza Furnishings Cross Section
Rendering of King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Area improvements with furnishings listed.
Proposed King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Plaza Furnishing Details:

LEGEND:
F101A: Bench Type 1: Standard Alexandria Backed Bench
F101B: Bench Type 2: Matching Backless Bench
F102: Trash/Recycling Receptacle: Alexandria Standard
L101: Light Pole: Alexandria Standard
L102: Catenary Lighting: Festival Lights Attached At Alexandria Light Pole
Visuals of proposed furnishings used in the King Street and Strand Street Pedestrian Area plan.
Proposed King Street-Strand Street Pedestrian Plaza Furnishing Details:

LEGEND:
F101A: Bench Type 1: Standard Alexandria Backed Bench
F101B: Bench Type 2: Matching Backless Bench
F102: Trash/Recycling Receptacle: Alexandria Standard Receptacle
L101: Light Pole: Alexandria Standard Light Pole
L102: Catenary Lighting: Festival Lights Attached At Alexandria Light Pole