Monumental Core Framework Plan: Connecting New Destinations with the National Mall

摘要

The Monumental Core Framework Plan was initiated to help preserve the historic landscape of the National Mall as a place for national gatherings and a place to honor our country's heroes and cultural heritage. While the Framework Plan's initial purpose was to improve the settings for future museums and commemorative works located off the National Mall, it expanded in scope to address broader needs, including the demand for federal office space and the planning and economic interests of the city. The Framework Plan focuses on key streets and federally owned property in the areas around the National Mall. It examines Washington's extraordinary but often undervalued assets such as its waterfront, historic public buildings, civic spaces, and parkland. It includes recommendations for integrating the special civic qualities of the National Mall and the dynamic vibrancy of downtown into the adjacent federal precincts to enrich the urban experience for all Americans and our international visitors.