Help us create great public spaces in the nation's capital
Urban design involves the enhancement of a place's unique urban character through the development and management of its public spaces, including building yards, parks, plazas, and streets. The National Capital Planning Commission is developing a new urban design element for the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital Region that will establish policies designed to make federal public spaces, campuses and buildings more livable, functional, and sustainable, and we'd like your help.
Learn more about this new initiative
What values do you think should inform federal urban design policies in the National Capital Region?
Tell us what you think matters most when it comes to the design of public places »
Have any examples of
urban design you like or dislike in the nation's capital?
We want to know.
Share your favorite and least favorite public spaces and buildings »
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R. Ward said federal buildings, installations and public spaces in the National Capital Region need more sociable, recreation and bikeable in their design. »
National Mall was submitted as a 'disliked' example. »