Ongoing renovations at the Village at Shirlington will include two new areas for pets to relieve themselves.
The pet relief areas and a pet waste station are planned outside Dogma Bakery and the Shirlington Animal Hospital, a spokesperson for Federal Realty Investment Trust told ARLnow.
These will replace the large, elevated planter — known to some as “Stonehenge” for its assortment of boulders — that currently sits outside both businesses along S. Arlington Mill Drive.
“Please be patient,” Dogma Bakery wrote on Facebook. “We know parking is [really] hard right now. It will be worth it!”
Renderings of completed renovations depict grassy planters with trees. The pet relief areas will consist of crushed stone and boulders, the Federal Realty Investment Trust spokesperson told ARLnow.
“There are hose bibbs nearby so this can be washed down on a regular basis,” the spokesperson said.
Renovations at the Village at Shirlington largely focus on pedestrian-oriented upgrades to sidewalks, lighting and seating, intended to “improve connectivity, enhance public spaces, and preserve the property’s historic character.”
Work at the North Courtyard will be the project’s last phase of construction, expected to last from August through November.
A list of further planned changes is below.
- Expanded sidewalks and outdoor dining patios along Campbell Avenue to create more comfortable al fresco seating areas.
- New wayfinding and property signage, decorative lighting, upgraded site furnishings, and unified landscaping treatments throughout.
- New seating and curated public art installations in the North Courtyard, the Library Plaza, and the breezeway adjacent to Jenni’s Ice Cream to create welcoming areas for social connection.
- Architectural refinements to the façade along the North Courtyard.
- Relocation and recommissioning of the circa 1986 Beaux Arts fountain from the Campbell Avenue median to the North Courtyard, featuring a new basin, integrated seating and coordinated landscaping.
- Enhancements to the North and South Vias to improve pedestrian circulation and elevate the overall visitor experience.
Photo 1 via Dogma Bakery/Facebook.
