On February 28, 2012, the Town Council approved the Herndon Metro Station Area Plan, Comprehensive Plan Amendment, CPA #11-02, that outlines a vision for transit-oriented development adjacent to the future stop on Metrorail's Silver Line, which is anticipated to reach Herndon in 2017. The Town Council resolution, #11-G-65, and the attachments can be viewed below:
In September 2012, the Town Council requested the staff to proceed with preparation of urban design guidelines for the Metro Station area. The guidelines will be the basis under which redevelopment applications are evaluated in the Metro Station area, along with all policies in the the Town's 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
Done
August 2008
Acknowledge Metrorail station in the Herndon 2030 Comprehensive Plan and commit to study the area adjacent to the metrorail station in Herndon
Done
August 2009 - February 2012
Preparation of Metrorail Station Area Study, evaluation of north side access for Herndon Metrorail Station;
Adoption of amendment of the Herndon 2030 Comprehensive Plan to reflect the Metrorail Station Area Study
Done
2012
Preparation of a plan for public improvements associated with the redevelopment area adjacent to the metrorail station, including incorporation into the Herndon capital improvement program.
Under- way
2012 - 2013
Prepare and establish urban design guidelines for development in the Metrorail area;
Amend the Herndon Zoning Ordinance to enable devlopment as envisioned in the Plan, the urban design guidelines, and the transportation demand management program.
Begin evaluating development applications in the Herndon Transit-Oriented Core
2013 - 2014
Prepare and establish a specific transportation demand management program
Questions: Call the Department of Community Development (703) 787-7380.
The Town of Herndon is preparing for the opening of the Herndon-Monroe Metrorail stop, located in the median of the Dulles Toll Road adjacent to the existing park-and-ride garage on Sunrise Valley Drive. Once built, the metrorail station will be a stimulus for positive growth and change in Herndon. The Town is working to plan for this change and create an exciting new sense of place around the station.
