National Mall Coalition Blog
Find the latest on National Mall matters, including environmental issues, new projects and ideas, and The National Mall Coalition’s involvement with planning for the future of the National Mall.
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UPDATED: Proposed Rules Threaten the Public Vitality of the National Mall
The National Mall Coalition has filed comments with the National Park Service (NPS) expressing great concern about proposed rules that would govern use of the Mall.
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Army Corps Says National Mall Coalition Project Can Solve Mall Flooding
The Corps concludes that the project could fill a significant gap in Washington’s stormwater flood protection system.
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Could Hurricane Florence Pose a Flood Risk for the National Mall?
The National Mall and surrounding federal buildings are vulnerable to storms and floods.
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Does the National Park Service Want to Charge Fees For National Mall Demonstrations?
The National Park Service is now considering charging for free speech demonstrations on the National Mall.
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UPDATE: CQ Magazine: Park Service Backs Off Plan to Restrict Sports on National Mall
The National Park Service has dropped a controversial proposal that would have banned sports on the National Mall.
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Arthur Cotton Moore featured in “On the Waterfront” and “Our Town”
Mr. Cotton Moore was recently interviewed in a podcast and video offering an overview of his career as well as some perspectives on Washington D.C. architecture.
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Washington Post Editorial: “Don’t let the Mall become an untouchable relic”
The Post’s response to the National Park Service proposal to permanently ban organized sports and recreational activities on the Washington Monument grounds.
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Arthur Cotton Moore – Washington’s Visionary Architect
Renowned local architect and Coalition board member Arthur Cotton Moore is featured in new articles from the Washingtonian and Washington Business Journal.
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‘March for Our Lives’ Takes Center Stage on the National Mall
The National Mall once again served as “the stage of our democracy” on March 24, 2018 when some 800,000 people descended on it for the “March for Our Lives.”
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The National Mall Has Lost a Friend in W. Kent Cooper
The National Mall Coalition is mourning the passing of longtime board member W. Kent Cooper, FAIA (1926 – 2018). W. Kent Cooper’s brilliance as an architect was recognized early in […]
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