National Mall planning meetings next week

National Mall, from the Lincoln Memorial
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Via Washcycle:

The National Mall Plan is at the alternatives phase and the NPS is seeking additional public comment. All planning newsletters, including the alternatives newsletter, can be found online. Comments should be submitted on-line at the website and it is desirable for comments to be received by January 15, 2008.

Public meetings will also be held in Washington, D.C. on January 8, 9 and 12, 2008. Copies of all newsletters will be available at those meetings. The NPS seeks public comment before developing a preferred alternative, completing analysis and preparing a Draft National Mall Plan / Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). The alternatives newsletter contains concepts that can be combined in many different ways. The DEIS is expected to be published by summer of 2008. At that time there will be two months for public review and comment. The NPS plans on holding meetings in several locations around the country. Locations and dates will be determined.

JANUARY 2008 ALTERNATIVES DISCUSSION MEETINGS FOR NATIONAL MALL PLAN

Planning meetings will be held January 8, 9, and 12 at the Old Post Office Tower, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. All meetings will be held in room M09 on the Mezzanine level. These meetings will have displays of the alternatives illustrated in newsletter #3, and will include a focused discussion on topics of interest to the National Mall plan. Meeting notes will be taken and used in planning. The meeting on January 9 will focus specifically on historic preservation and Section 106 consultations related to the National Mall plan.

Tuesday, January 8, 2008 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Discussion Topic (starting at 5 p.m.): Unifying Design Elements, Visitor Facilities, and Relocation of the Washington Monument Food and Gifts Facility

Wednesday, January 9, 2008, 12 noon to 4:00 p.m.

Discussion Topic (starting at 1:00 p.m.): Historic Preservation/ Section 106 - Cultural Resources, Landscapes, and Character; Views and Viewshed Protection; Nighttime Lighting and Character; Archeological and Ethnographic Resources and Interests

Saturday, January 12, 2008, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Discussion Topic (starting at 11:00 a.m.): Recreation, Events, and Circulation

Public Access to Old Post Office Tower meeting room:
Enter only via the south side of the building, across the street from the Federal Triangle Metro station on 12th Street. Proceed through a security checkpoint; proceed to the stairs or elevators and go upstairs one level. Follow signs to the meeting room.