McLean: District Design Guidelines

Project Under Development – Expected Completion mid-2023

mclean outdoor seating space

The Volume II: District Design Guidelines for McLean will contain written and visual ideas for the design of streets, lighting, and the area fronting buildings. The guidelines will provide design direction to enhance the appearance of the McLean Commercial Revitalization District (CRD).  It is a companion document to the Volume I: Urban Design Guidelines for Fairfax County Revitalization Districts and Areas. These two volumes are to be used together when proposing, designing, or reviewing development projects.

Advisory Group

The Advisory Group is comprised of Directors and Alternate Directors who serve on the McLean Planning Committee. There are three individuals from each of the four MPC community stakeholder groups: the McLean Citizen's Association, Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce, Surrounding Citizens Associations, and Commercial Landowners. Monthly Advisory Group meetings occur on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Meetings are held virtually and are open to the public. A meeting link and call-in information will be made available below before each meeting. 

Upcoming Meetings

Advisory Group Meeting #10 (everyone is welcome to attend)
March 22, 2023 from 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Virtual Meeting - Zoom
Call-In Number: 888 270 9936
Conference Code: 705322 

Meeting Agenda

Past Meetings & Materials

Advisory Group Meeting #9
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Meeting Agenda  |  Trees & Landscaping Presentation  |  Lighting, Wayfinding, Art & Parking Presentation


Trees, Landscaping, and Streetscape Site Visit with Urban Forestry
Monday, November 28, 2022


Advisory Group Meeting #8
October 26, 2022
Meeting Agenda  |  Staff Presentation  |  Building Zone Public Realm Diagrams


Advisory Group Meeting #7
September 28, 2022
Meeting Agenda  |  Meeting Video (Passcode: f@ALCD6m)  |  Street Paving & Furnishings Presentation  |  Cycletrack & Urban Trail Design Overview


Advisory Group Meeting #6
July 27, 2022
Meeting Agenda  |  Streetscape Presentation  |  Urban Park Network Presentation #2


Advisory Group Meeting #5
June 22, 2022
Meeting Agenda  |  Draft Streetscape Model  |  Urban Park Network Presentation


Advisory Group Meeting #4
May 25, 2022
Meeting Agenda  |  Streetscape Presentation


Advisory Group Meeting #3
April 27, 2022 
Meeting Agenda  |  Urban Design Concept


Community-wide Workshop
March 23, 2022
A community workshop was held to discuss desired designs for streetscapes, lighting, furnishings, parks and plazas, and public art. A follow-up online survey was also available. Almost 100 people attended the workshop and 200 people responded to the survey. The results of the survey and workshop are being used to inform the recommendations in the McLean urban design guidelines.
Workshop Agenda  |  Workshop Video  |  Workshop and Survey Results


Advisory Group Meeting #2
February 23, 2022
Meeting Agenda


Advisory Group Meeting #1
January 26, 2022
Meeting Agenda  |  Comprehensive Plan Presentation  |  Volume 1 Guidelines Overview