Tag: National Park Service
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National Mall in crisis: When will Congress listen?
By Gordon Binder Mike Magner’s eye-opening article in “Roll Call,” The National Mall Faces Crises of Funding and Identity (October 11, 2016), should be required reading for every Member of Congress. […]
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Kojo Explores Tension Between Restoring the Grass and Public Activities on the National Mall
The National Park Service’s turf grass specialist was the guest on the Kojo Nnamdi Show (WAMU-FM radio) on October 4th. Michael Stachowicz spoke about the new turf installed between 4th and 14th Streets, the […]
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Turf War on the National Mall?
The National Mall is our nation’s premier public space. It is the stage for American democracy, a destination for exploring the country’s history, a place for entertainment, inspiration, and recreation.
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Cultural Anthropologist Tom King Meets with National Mall Coalition
Free-lance writer, cultural anthropologist, and historic preservation consultant Tom King stopped by the National Mall Coalition’s board meeting this week and offered insight into his experiences with the U.S. National […]
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Post: Tightening rules on the Mall leave fests in peril
Dear Friends of the National Mall: Yesterday’s Washington Post carried a story about the controversy over National Park Service restrictions on public use of the Mall. See also my op-ed on this topic in […]
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Testimony: National Capital Planning Commission regarding the National Park Service National Mall Plan
I am Judy Scott Feldman, founder and chair of the National Coalition to Save Our Mall. We are marking our 10th anniversary this year as an independent citizens organization dedicated […]
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Coalition Submits Questions to NCPC About Temporary Office Unit in East Potomac Park
We would like to submit for the Commission’s consideration the following questions regarding the National Park Service’s planned Temporary Office Unit in East Potomac Park, which you will be reviewing during the November 4, 2010 NCPC public meeting.
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Coalition comments on NPS “temporary” building in East Potomac Park
Attached to this letter are detailed written remarks and suggestions by the National Coalition to Save Our Mall responding to the NPS call for public comment on the proposed temporary office facility in East Potomac Park.
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Coalition comments on NPS Turf Plan
Scoping for the EA for the National Park Service Reconstruction of the Turf and Soil on the National Mall The need for a comprehensive National Mall master plan to guide […]
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NPS Public Meeting: “National Mall Plan” and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
Dear Coalition Friends: The National Park Service will hold a public meeting this Thursday evening, February 18th, to discuss the Park Service “National Mall Plan” and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The […]
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