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 | A New Way on K Street Charrette | Explores how to improve the urban design and traffic flow of K Street, NW. | July 25, 2004 | |
 | About NCPC | The National Capital Planning Commission is the federal government's planning agency for the National Capital Region. The 12-member Commission meets monthly to adopt, approve, or provide advice on plans and projects that impact the nation's capital and surrounding areas. The Commission is supported by a staff of planners, architects, urban designers, and other professionals. | August 26, 2017 | |
| About the Commission | The Commission is comprised of 12 members. Commissioners represent federal and local constituencies with a stake in planning for the nation's capital. The President appoints three citizens, including the Chairman. At least one presidential appointee must reside in Virginia and another in Maryland, while the third is at large. The Mayor of the District of Columbia appoints two citizens. Both must be District of Columbia residents. | August 26, 2017 | |
| About the Staff | The Commission is supported by a staff of planners, architects, urban designers, and other professionals. The staff makes recommendations to the Commission for the monthly review of federal and District of Columbia projects. | August 29, 2017 | |
| Accessibility | If you have a disability and have been unable to access information contained on our site, please contact us. | August 31, 2017 | |
| Activating Federal Places | Ideas for making federal buildings and spaces more publicly accessible and integrating them with local economies. | March 15, 2009 | |
| Agenda & Materials | The agendas and materials for the upcoming Commission meeting are posted to this page. The materials shown on this page will change based on whether the Tentative Agenda or Final Agenda is available. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Annual Report 2011 | The 2011 Annual Report is a comprehensive review of our agency's activities throughout the year. This report includes some major projects including the National Mall Levee Improvements, President's Park South Design Competition, and the SW Ecodistrict Initiative. | January 1, 2012 | |
| Annual Report 2012 | The 2012 Annual Report is a comprehensive review of our agency's activities throughout the year. This report includes some of the projects we've review including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the National Museum of the United States Army. | January 1, 2013 | |
| Annual Report 2013 | The 2013 Annual Report is a comprehensive review of our agency's activities throughout the year. This report includes some of the projects we've review including the Hiehgt Master Plan, the SW Ecodistrict Plan. | January 1, 2014 | |
| Annual Report 2014 | The 2014 Annual Report is a comprehensive review of our agency's activities throughout the year. This report includes some of the projects we've review including the Eisenhower Memorial and the SW Ecodistrict Plan. | January 1, 2015 | |
| Annual Report 2015 | The 2015 Annual Report is a comprehensive review of our agency's activities throughout the year. This report includes some of the projects we've reviewed including the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center, and the new Urban Design Element of the Comprehensive Plan. | January 1, 2016 | |
| Annual Report 2017 | The 2017 Annual Report is a comprehensive review of our agency's activities throughout the year. This report includes some of the projects we've reviewed including the Submission Guidelines, the Parking Study, and the new visitor screening facility at the Washington Monument. | January 1, 2018 | |
| Annual Report 2018 | The 2018 Annual Report is a summary review of our agency's activities throughout the year. This report includes some of the projects we've review including the South Mall Campus Master Plan, the Carnegie Library, and the Pennsylvania Avenue Initiative. | February 7, 2019 | |
| Annual Report 2019 | The 2019 Annual Report is a summary review of our agency's activities throughout the year. This report themes include Public Space, Secure Space, Time and Space, Memorials Space, Office Space, and Parking Space. | January 15, 2020 | |
| Annual Report 2020 | The 2020 Annual Report is a summary review of our agency's activities throughout the year. This report themes include Guide Line, Stream Line, Time Line, On Line, and Pipe Line. | January 15, 2021 | |
| Antenna Submission Guidelines Update | The National Capital Planning Commission updated the Antenna Submission Guidelines which were last modified in 2001. This update addressed several issues in the current guidelines, namely: adding definitions for small cells and temporary antennas; including several new criteria to help protect viewsheds and address multiple antennas on building rooftops; and identifying the review process for temporary antennas and small cell antennas. The updated guidance addresses the impacts of new telecommunication infrastructure on federal buildings and land. The guidelines do not pertain to small cell infrastructure in the public right-of-way as this is regulated by the District of Columbia. NCPC staff presented the draft antenna guidelines to the Commission at the July 9, 2020 meeting. The Commission released the draft guidelines for a 60-day public comment period. After collecting and addressing comments received, the Commission adopted the updates to the Antenna Submission Guidelines on December 2, 2020. They went into effect on February 8, 2021. | March 13, 2021 | |
| Applicant Resources | In addition to the Submission Guidelines, NCPC has guidelines and policies that apply to specific types of projects or issues. Staff will provide applicants with input on which of these policies, guidance, and legal procedures apply to a given project during the Pre-Submission Briefing. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Arlington National Cemetery Real Property Master Plan | The Real Property Master Plan for Arlington National Cemetery contains a number of major initiatives to extend the burial capacity of ANC well beyond the 2037 planning horizon. Arlington National Cemetery is a 624-acre cemetery located in Arlington County, Virginia surrounded by major roadways, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, the Pentagon Reservation, developed areas of Arlington County, and lands under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service. The Arlington National Cemetery will exhaust the remaining capacity for interments for eligible veterans within ten years without any expansion. | May 24, 2022 | |
| Armed Forces Retirement Home | The Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) is the oldest veterans retirement home in the United States. Established in 1851, it is located on 272 acres in Northwest Washington, DC. It seeks to lease 80 acres for private mixed-use development. To facilitate this, the AFRH issued a Request for Proposals in May 2018 and anticipates selecting a development team by spring of 2019. NCPC will review any future amendments to the master plan and all individual projects on the campus. | August 6, 2018 | |
| Awards | This is a growing list of awards, achievements, and recognitions NCPC has won. | August 26, 2017 | |
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| Baltimore-Washington Superconducting Maglev Project Scoping Comments December | A letter from NCPC to the Maryland Department of Transportation commenting on the Superconducting Maglev Project. | December 23, 2016 | |
| Bureau of Engraving and Printing | The Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s new Currency Production Facility is located in Beltsville, Maryland. The proposed facility is the outcome of more than a 20-year planning process to address deficiencies at the DC facility and modernize its operations. This new facility will consist of a production facility, parking and several security buildings for employee, visitor, and truck screening. | May 24, 2022 | |
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| CapitalSpace | While Washington, DC has a substantial park and open space system that serves local and national visitors, the system's quality and capacity have not kept growth with user needs. CapitalSpace: Ideas to Achieve the Full Potential of Washington's Parks and Open Space addresses these challenges. This initiative provides strategies for parks and open space throughout Washington, particularly in the city's neighborhoods. Through Six Big Ideas, the partners envisioned creating a beautiful, high-quality, and unified park system for the nation's capital. | August 26, 2017 | |
| CapitalSpace Brochure | The CapitalSpace initiative will provide a framework and a means to consider the parks as an overall system. Each of the partner organizations is undertaking exciting new projects across the city, ranging from the creation of waterfront parks to recreation centers and nature trails. | April 10, 2008 | |
| CapitalSpace Plan | CapitalSpace Plan, Ideas to Achieve the Full Potential of Washington's Parks and Open Space. | April 10, 2010 | |
| CapitalSpace Progress Report | After the adoption of CapitalSpace-ldeas to Achieve the Full Potential of Washington's Parks and Open Spaces (Capital Space) in April 2010 by NCPC, the partners shifted focus to implementing projects that support the plan's priority actions, which are organized around Six Big Ideas. | January 10, 2012 | |
| Capper Cramton Act | An Act for the acquisition, establishment, and development of the George Washington Memorial Parkway along the Potomac from Mount Vernon and Fort Washington to the Great Falls, and to provide for the acquisition of lands in the District of Columbia and the States of Maryland and Virginia requisite to the comprehensive park, parkway, and playground system of the National Capital.
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| Capper-Cramton Act | Today, NCPC’s Capper-Cramton authority applies only in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties, Maryland for those designated stream valley parks acquired with Capper-Cramton funds and placed under the jurisdiction of the Maryland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission. | May 29, 1930 | |
| Central Core Map | An interactive map that shows the central core. The Commission’s approval authority extends to projects within a geographic area known as the “central core.” The National Capital Planning Act requires NCPC and the District of Columbia to mutually agree on the definition of the central area. As currently defined, the central area consists of the Downtown and Shaw Urban Renewal Areas. | February 6, 2019 | |
| Chief FOIA Officer Report | The National Capital Planning Commission Chief Freedom of Information Act Officer Report for 2017. | March 2, 2017 | |
| Commemoration | Commemorative works are key elements in Washington, DC’s symbolic landscape, telling stories of our nation’s history and heritage, and recognizing leaders, events, and groups. NCPC plays a critical role in guiding the location and design of federal commemorative works through policy and review. NCPC also works to ensure future generations have commemoration opportunities, and encourages new approaches through plans and initiatives. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Commemorative Works Act (CWA) | The 1986 Commemorative Works Act provides guidance on the location and design of new memorials and monuments. The Act requires that Congress authorize all memorials on lands administered by NPS or GSA, and that NCPC, CFA, and either the Secretary of the Interior, in the case of parklands, or the Administrator of General Services, in the case of GSA administered land, approve memorial sites and designs. | November 17, 2003 | |
| Commemorative Works Catalog | The Commemorative Works Catalog (CWC) is a complete list of Washington, DC's commemorative works on federal land. Each record includes a work's title, location, a short description of its purpose, the landholding agency, the sponsor, the year of authorization, the year of dedication, the authorizing law, and the major themes represented in the work. | April 23, 2012 | |
| Commission Meeting 101 | Comprehensive information about NCPC's commision meetings. Information includes an overview, what happens before, during, and after the Commission meeting. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Commission Meeting Archive | An archive of commission actions that were taken during regular, monthly meetings. Each action was taken after a review of the project, and voted on by commission members. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Comprehensive Plan | The Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital is a unified plan comprised of two components – the Federal Elements (prepared by NCPC) and District Elements (prepared by the District of Columbia). The Federal Elements, which are consistent with federal requirements and guidance, include an introduction, action plan, and eight thematic sections. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Comprehensive Plan Federal Elements | The Federal Elements are prepared by the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), a federal agency. The Federal Elements of the Comprehensive Plan is a statement of principles, goals, and planning policies for the growth and development of the national capital during the next 20 years. They address matters related to federal properties and interests in the NCR. | February 4, 2016 | |
| Comprehensive Plan: Action Plan | Specific projects to advance the plan's vision, implement policies, and guide future growth and development. | February 4, 2016 | |
| Comprehensive Plan: Introduction | Overview of the Comprehensive Plan's vision and guiding principles, roles and responsibilities, and the capital's planning legacy. | February 4, 2016 | |
| Comprehensive Plan: Urban Design Technical Addendum | Support policies within the Urban Design Element, including background, planning approaches, and explanatory graphics. | February 4, 2016 | |
| Cultural Landscape Inventory | Completed by National Park Service in 2016 for the Avenue between the White House and Capitol. | May 10, 2016 | |
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| DC Tour Bus Management Report | Ideas for redesigning tour bus operations to improve traffic conditions, environmental quality, and the visitor experience. | October 10, 2003 | |
| DC-to-Baltimore Loop Tunnel Project Environmental Assessment Scoping Comments | A letter from NCPC to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration commenting on the DC-to-Baltimore Loop Tunnel Project. | March 22, 2018 | |
| Designing and Testing of Perimeter Security Elements | A major challenge that planners and designers in Washington face today is to develop effective perimeter security measures that respect existing dramatic views, gracious open spaces, and the city’s historic urban design. | August 17, 2011 | |
| Designing For Security In The Nation’s Capital | In response to the unsightly security features erected after the Oklahoma City bombing, NCPC adopted this document in November 2001 to guide the design of future security features in Washington, DC. NCPC in partnership with the members of the Interagency Security Task Force prepared this report. | October 10, 2001 | |
| Draft Parks and Open Space Element Update | The Comprehensive Plan's Parks & Open Space Element establishes policies to protect and enhance the many federal parks and open spaces in our region, and to promote improvements to the regional open space network. NCPC uses these policies to guide agency actions, including review of projects and long-range plans that affect federal parks and open spaces. | March 1, 2018 | |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial | The proposed memorial commemorates President Dwight D. Eisenhower and is located in southwest Washington, DC. This project received final approval from the Commission in July 2015. The memorial design was subsequently revised, and is again under review by the Commission. | August 26, 2017 | |
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| E-Newsletters | This is a collection of our monthly E-Newsletters from the last four years. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Economic and Fiscal Impact of Foreign Missions on the Nation's Capital | Report on the impact of the international presence on the National Capital Region's economy. | June 6, 2002 | |
| Employee Survey Results (2017) | The 2017 FEVS Small Agency Management Report (SAM) was designed to help an agency identify issues and provides guidance to take action for improvement. This report also highlights important agency successes, which should be acknowledged. | December 10, 2016 | |
| Employee Viewpoint Survey Results | The benefit of the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey is the opportunity it provides employees to share their insights across all organizational levels and climates. | August 31, 2017 | |
| Executive Director's Reports | This is a repository of the Executive Director's Reports from the last five years. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Extending the Legacy Plan | Prepared by the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), the federal government’s planning agency in the District of Columbia and surrounding counties in Maryland and Virginia, it addresses the problems of the Monumental Core with bold proposals for transportation, community revitalization, public building and open space, including miles of connected public waterfront on both sides of the Potomac and Anacostia rivers. | January 10, 1997 | |
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| FAIR Act | Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act of 1998. | August 31, 2017 | |
| FBI Square Guidelines | NCPC developed Square Guidelines for Squares 378 and 379 on Pennsylvania Avenue, currently occupied by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s J. Edgar Hoover building. Square Guidelines direct the size and shape of future development and guide general land use, circulation, and other urban design components. On January 5, 2017 the Commission unanimously approved the final Square Guidelines for Squares 378 and 379, which were transmitted to the General Services Administration. Any future redevelopment of the site will be subject to the newly-adopted square guidelines. | August 26, 2017 | |
| FDA White Oak Master Plan | The General Services Administration is preparing a master plan for U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Consolidation at the White Oak Federal Research Center (FRC) in Montgomery County, Maryland. | January 25, 2018 | |
| Federal Capital Improvements Program | The Federal Capital Improvement Program (FCIP) is an annual collection of requests for funding for the construction of new, or renovation of existing, federal buildings and infrastructure, submitted by federal agencies in the National Capital Region. Requests are also included for the purchase of building or lands. These requests are generally for projects with a life expectancy of more than 25 years. The full cost of capital improvement projects extends from a project's planning to operational phases. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Federal Element: Federal Environment | Preserve and enhance the quality of the region's natural resources to ensure that their benefits are available for future generations to enjoy. | February 4, 2016 | |
| Federal Element: Federal Workplace | Locate the federal workforce in a way that enhances the efficiency, productivity, value, and public image of the federal government; strengthen the NCR's economic well-being; and emphasize Washington, DC as the seat of the federal government. | February 4, 2016 | |
| Federal Element: Foreign Missions & International Organizations | Plan a secure and welcoming environment for the location of diplomatic and international activities in Washington, DC while remaining sensitive to the character and use patterns of the city's neighborhoods. | February 4, 2016 | |
| Federal Element: Historic Preservation | Preserve, protect, and rehabilitate historic properties and promote design and development that is respectful of the guiding principles of historic plans and the symbolic character of the capital's setting. | February 4, 2016 | |
| Federal Element: Parks & Open Space | Conserve and enhance the region's park and open space system, and promote an appropriate balance between open space resources and the built environment. | August 5, 2004 | |
| Federal Element: Transportation | Promote a multi-modal regional transportation system that meets the travel needs of workers, residents, and visitors, while improving regional mobility and air quality through transit-oriented development. | February 4, 2016 | |
| Federal Element: Transportation | Support the development and maintenance of a multimodal transportation system that meets the needs of federal workers, residents, and visitors, while improving regional mobility, transportation access, and environmental quality | July 10, 2020 | |
| Federal Element: Urban Design | Promote quality design and development, and reinforce the region's unique role as the nation's capital. Create a welcoming and livable environment for people. | February 4, 2016 | |
| Federal Element: Visitors & Commemoration | Provide a positive and memorable experience for all visitors in a way that showcases the institutions of American culture and democracy, supports planning goals, and enhances visitor activities. | February 4, 2016 | |
| Federal Reserve Board Building Revitalization | The Federal Reserve Board is proposing to renovate and expand the Eccles Building and the FRB-East Building to address a critical backlog of upgrades, respond to changes in building codes and regulatory requirements, accommodate information technology requirements, building security provisions, advancements in environmental awareness and energy efficiency, and address increased utility demands and associated requirements imposed by an increased building population. | July 1, 2019 | |
| Federal Triangle Heritage Trail Assessment Study | Proposed routes, topics, implementation timeline, and budget for self-guided interpretive walk through historic Federal Triangle. | January 15, 2010 | |
| Federal Triangle Stormwater Drainage Executive Summary | The District of Columbia (District) experienced more than a 200-year storm event from June 24-26, 2006 which overwhelmed the sewer system and caused interior flooding within the Federal Triangle area. Following this severe storm event, several Federal and District agencies (partner agencies) convened a Flood Forum to identify steps that stakeholders can pursue to reduce the risks of flooding in the Monumental Core. | July 15, 2011 | |
| Federal Triangle Stormwater Drainage Study | The District of Columbia (District) experienced a severe storm from June 24-26, 2006 which caused extensive flooding within the Federal Triangle area, resulting in millions of dollars in damage. Several Federal and District agencies formed a Federal Triangle Stormwater Drainage Study Working Group to identify measures to reduce the risk and impact of flooding in the future. | July 15, 2011 | |
| Federal Triangle Stormwater Drainage Study Companion Report | This companion report complements the Federal Triangle Stormwater Drainage Study (Stormwater Study) and summarizes the staff review of the fi ndings. It identifi es additional factors that should inform choices by decision makers, and describes next steps the partner agencies (Working Group) will undertake in the short term. | October 15, 2011 | |
| Federal Workplace Element | The Comprehensive Plan's Federal Workplace Element establishes policies that emphasize Washington as the seat of the federal government; efficiently plan and locate federal workplaces to contribute to the National Capital Region’s economic well-being; promote resource protection; and provide sustainable and healthy work environments for the federal workforce. | July 11, 2019 | |
| Flood Risk Management Planning Resources for Washington, DC | The guide is a compilation of previously-published studies and information for the District of Columbia. It includes a short summary of key flood risks in the National Capital Region; an overview of 11 studies and tools that address current and future flood risks in the region; and brief descriptions on how these studies can be used to manage flood risk. | January 26, 2018 | |
| Flooding and Stormwater in Washington, DC | Assesses impact of stormwater & overbank flooding on federal operations and outlines a course of action . | January 15, 2009 | |
| Foreign Missions & International Organizations Overview | Significance of Washington’s international presence and its related planning challenges . | June 15, 2002 | |
| Foreign Missions Act | The Foreign Missions Act governs the location and development of chanceries in the District of Columbia. Pursuant to the Foreign Missions Act, chanceries located on private property are subject to review by a specially constituted District Board of Zoning Adjustment known as the Foreign Mission Board of Zoning Adjustment. Chanceries located on federally owned land, other than those at the International Chancery Center, which are regulated in accordance with the International Chancery Act, are subject to review by NCPC. | February 23, 1931 | |
| Foreign Missions Future Location Analysis | A report that identifies opportunities to accommodate chancery growth. Washington, DC, the nation's capital, is home to 169 foreign missions. Foreign missions occupy chanceries, chancery annexes, and ambassadors' residences. | October 15, 2003 | |
| Freedom of Information Act | As a federal agency we strive to make the maximum amount of information available to the public in a timely manner including documents technically eligible for withholding. | August 31, 2017 | |
| Freight Railroad Realignment Feasibility Study | The study is a joint effort between the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), was funded by a $1 million grant from the Department of Homeland Security’s Urban Area Security Initiative Program. | April 10, 2007 | |
| Frequently Asked Questions | Find answers and general information quickly about the National Capital Planning Commision. | August 26, 2017 | |
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| Greening the World’s Capital Cities | Senior planning officials from fifteen capital cities around the world met with leading experts on green and sustainable design during Capitals Alliance 2008: Greening the World’s Capital Cities. The conference marked the sixth gathering of the Capitals Alliance since the organization was launched in 2001. | September 20, 2008 | |
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| Height Master Plan Final Report | This year-long study reaffirmed the importance of the Height Act and revealed important findings. | November 27, 2013 | |
| Height of Buildings Act | The Height of Buildings Act imposes maximum heights on buildings within Washington, DC. It is implemented through the District’s Zoning Regulations for private property and through NCPC’s review of development proposals on federal property. | May 30, 1910 | |
| Height of Buildings Act 1910 | The Height of Buildings Act of 1910. | May 30, 1910 | |
| Heights & Views | An unmistakable skyline and unobstructed views to civic symbols are fundamental to Washington’s image and experience. The 1910 federal Height of Buildings Act plays a central role in shaping the city’s character. It regulates building height based upon the width of the street the building faces, generally capped at 130 feet on commercial streets. The capital city’s legacy plans prioritized strong view corridors and view sheds, further defined in NCPC’s Urban Design Element. Together, NCPC’s project review, urban design studies, and policy development continue to reinforce the significance of heights and views in our nation’s capital. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Highlights of 2003 Capitals Alliance Meeting | Senior planning officials from 10 capital cities around the world gathered in Washington, D.C., October 19-24, 2003 to exchange strategies on building vibrant national capitals and to get a behind-the-scenes look at new development in the American capital. The occasion was the second annual meeting of the Capitals Alliance. The Alliance focuses on the special symbolic and functional roles of capital cities such as stewardship of national land and historic buildings, commemoration and national celebration, security, and accommodation of embassies and international organizations. | October 25, 2003 | |
| How to Comment | This is a guide on how to speak at a Commission meeting. Please note that your comments may be recorded, and/or live streamed, and added to the public record. | August 26, 2017 | |
| How to Submit a Project | A step-by-step guide on how to submit a project to NCPC for review. | August 28, 2017 | |
| HSPD-12 Status Report | Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) was issued on August 12, 2004 by President Bush. HSPD-12 calls for a mandatory, government-wide standard for secure and reliable forms of identification issued by the federal government to its employees and to the employees of federal contractors. The implementation of this standard ensures that the identification for government employees and contractors is reliable and secure. | June 10, 2017 | |
| HSPD-12 Status Report | Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 was issued on August 12, 2004 and calls for a mandatory, government-wide standard for secure and reliable forms of identification issued by the federal government to its employees and to the employees of federal contractors. | August 31, 2017 | |
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| Impact of Federal Procurement on the National Capital Region | Federal procurement has become a major force in the economic growth of the National Capital Region (NCR). The research reported has documented the magnitude of federal procurement in the NCR and its changing patterns across jurisdictions and among federal agencies, and established the relationship between the NCR’s economic growth and these changing and differential patterns of federal procurement. | October 15, 2002 | |
| Impact of Federal Procurement on the National Capital Region Summary | A Summary of the NCPC-commissioned study of the economic impact of changing patterns in federal procurement | October 15, 2002 | |
| Independence Avenue Study | The Independence Avenue SW Design Study is an ambitious effort to redefine one of Washington, D.C.’s most iconic corridors. Independence Avenue SW abuts the National Mall and is home to world renown institutions, including several Smithsonian Museums that draw millions of visitors annually, as well as federal buildings employing thousands. This effort, led by the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) and the Smithsonian Institution, sets forth a vision that honors the avenue’s historic significance while embracing a future where safety, accessibility, and vibrant public spaces take center stage. The study explores how Independence Avenue SW can become a model of multimodal mobility, enhanced pedestrian experiences, and functional urban spaces that better serve residents, workers, and the millions of visitors who traverse the corridor each year. | May 5, 2025 | |
| Initial Privacy Assessment | An Initial Privacy Assessment (IPA) is the first step in a process developed to assist in the development and use of information systems. Specifically, the IPA is a tool used to facilitate the identification of potential privacy issues; assess whether additional privacy documentation is required; and ultimately, to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws and policies. | August 17, 2016 | |
| Interactive Reserve Map | NCPC's 2001 Memorials and Museums Master Plan called for the creation of a Reserve, or “No-Build Zone,” on the Mall. Congress amended the Commemorative Works Act in 2003 to establish an expanded Reserve. | April 4, 2018 | |
| International Chancery Act | The act authorized the creation of the International Chancery Center on a federally owned parcel of land in northwest Washington, DC bounded by Connecticut Avenue, NW; Van Ness Street, NW; Reno Road, NW; and Tilden Street, NW. The act also authorized the Commission to review and approve the location, height, bulk, number of stories, and size of and provision for open space and off-street parking in and around proposed buildings. | October 8, 1968 | |
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| Join Our Mailing List | Receive regular updates on initiatives, projects, and events by subscribing to our newsletter. | August 25, 2017 | |
| Joint Task Force on Memorials | In response to the threat of memorial “overload” in the Monumental Core, in 1996 the National Capital Planning Commission formed a Memorials Task Force to closely examine the planning issues related to commemoration in the National Capital. Preserving the qualities of the Core—those qualities that distinguish it and the Mall as the nation’s “village green”—and ensuring that those characteristics are not lost as new memorial proposals advance, were of paramount importance as the NCPC task force began its work. Task force members sought ways to avoid overburdening the Monumental Core with additional memorials and to preserve the settings of existing memorials and the revered open spaces that have made Washington one of the most admired capital cities in the world. | March 19, 2001 | |
| Justification for Appropriation and Performance Plan | This document, including the proposed Annual Performance Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 and accompanying appendices, represents NCPC’s FY 2018 Budget Request. NCPC continues to emphasize programs, initiatives, activities and management strategies that will help deliver a Government that is more effective, efficient, and supportive of economic growth. | May 24, 2017 | |
| Justification for Appropriation and Performance Plan | This document, including the proposed Annual Performance Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 and accompanying appendices, represents NCPC’s FY 2020 Budget Request. NCPC continues to emphasize programs, initiatives, activities and management strategies that will help deliver a Government that is more effective, efficient, and supportive of economic growth. | March 11, 2019 | |
| Justification for Appropriation and Performance Plan | This document, including the proposed Annual Performance Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 and accompanying appendices, represents NCPC’s FY 2019 Budget Request. NCPC continues to emphasize programs, initiatives, activities and management strategies that will help deliver a Government that is more effective, efficient, and supportive of economic growth. | February 6, 2018 | |
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| Language Access Policy and Plan (2012) | It is the policy of the NCPC that the NCPC shall take reasonable steps when appropriate to ensure that Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals can meaningfully access NCPC activities and programs without cost to the LEP individuals. | February 10, 2012 | |
| Latest News & Media Releases | Get the latest information about NCPC with this listing of news and updates. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Legacy Plan | Like the L'Enfant and McMillan Plans before it, NCPC's 1997 Extending the Legacy: Planning American's Capital for the 21st Century provides a long-term vision for how the nation's capital will grow and develop. It directs future federal development to all parts of the city; reclaims Washington's waterfront for public enjoyment; and preserves and enhances the National Mall's open space. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Legislative Authorities | The National Capital Planning Commission is an independent executive branch agency that operates under many laws and authorities that it also implements. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Long Bridge Project | The District Department of Transportation in conjunction with the Federal Railroad Administration, is conducting a study on how to increase railway capacity across the Potomac River. | May 24, 2022 | |
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| Mall Roads Streetscape Manual | The purpose of this manual is to provide guidelines for a coordinated and consistent streetscape treatment for roadways and associated sidewalks in the central area of the city in the vicinity of the National Mall. | March 15, 2013 | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library | The District of Columbia proposed to renovate and rehabilitate the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. On October 6, 2016 the Commission approved the final site and building plans. The library closed on March 4, 2017, with construction starting in summer 2017. The new library will open in 2020. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Maryland Avenue Southwest Plan | The Maryland Avenue Southwest Plan presents an opportunity for the District, with the objective of restoring the L'Enfant street grid and turning an office enclave of 60,000 office workers into a residential mixed-use neighborhood, just south of the National Mall. The study area is located in Ward 6, and is bounded by 6th and 12th Streets, SW, along the Maryland Avenue SW corridor. | April 3, 2011 | |
| Media Releases | This is a repository of media releases that have been published by NCPC. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Meeting Calendar | The Commission meets monthly except for August. Each month begins a Commission cycle that has key dates and events. The Commission cycle describes the process by which the staff receives projects, reviews project materials, coordinates with submitting agencies, tentatively schedules projects for review by the Commission, creates staff reports, and finalizes projects for inclusion in the final agenda. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Memorandum of Agreement | Federal Register, Vol. 61, August 12, 1996 - Development of Pennsylvania Avenue Memorandum. | August 12, 1996 | |
| Memorandum of Agreement | Chancery Development at the Foreign Missions Center MOU | February 27, 2017 | |
| Memorial Trends & Practice in Washington, DC | The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), in consultation with the National Park Service (NPS) and the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts (CFA), developed this report to summarize findings from a study of the commemorative planning process in the nation’s capital. | April 10, 2014 | |
| Memorials & Museums Master Plan | The Memorials and Museums Master Plan responds to the ongoing need of future generations to locate memorials and museums in Washington, DC and its environs. Prepared by NCPC and its partners, the plan identifies 100 potential locations for memorials and museums and provides general guidelines for their development. The plan is an important tool in guiding site selection for new commemorative works and museums. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Memorials and Museum Master Plan - Appendix A | Memorials and Museums Master Plan Appendix A - 21 Steps for Establishing a Memorial. | January 10, 2001 | |
| Memorials and Museums Master Plan | The master plan extends the vision for Washington's Monumental Core as expressed in Extending the Legacy: Planning America's Capital for the 21st Century, a long-range planning framework released by the National Capital Planning Commission in 1997. In the Legacy vision, new museums, memorials, and other public buildings, strategically distributed to all quadrants of the city, can help generate local investment and contribute to community renewal. | December 10, 2001 | |
| Memorials for the Future | The National Park Service (NPS), the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), and Van Alen Institute collaborated on Memorials for the Future, an ideas competition to reimagine how we think about, feel, and experience memorials. | February 15, 2016 | |
| Monumental Core Framework Plan | The Monumental Core Framework Plan: Connecting New Destinations with the National Mall guides decisions and investment over the next 30 years to transform four predominantly federal precincts surrounding the National Mall. The Framework Plan seeks to protect the National Mall from overuse; create distinctive settings for new memorials and museums; provide more vibrant and sustainable places to visit, work and live; and improve connections between the National Mall, the downtown, and the waterfront. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Monumental Core Framework Plan 2009 | The Monumental Core Framework Plan: Connecting New Destinations with the National Mall guides decisions and investment over the next 30 years to transform four predominantly federal precincts surrounding the National Mall. The Framework Plan seeks to protect the National Mall from overuse; create distinctive settings for new memorials and museums; provide more vibrant and sustainable places to visit, work and live; and improve connections between the National Mall, the downtown, and the waterfront. | April 2, 2009 | |
| Monumental Core Framework Plan Brochure | The Monumental Core Framework Plan: Connecting New Destinations with the National Mall builds upon the extraordinary assets of Washington, DC to address social, cultural, economic, and environmental needs of the 21st century. The overall goal is to infuse the civic qualities of the National Mall and the vibrancy of the city throughout the monumental core to transform how visitors, workers, and residents experience the capital city. | April 10, 2009 | |
| Monumental Core Projects | Washington, DC is one of the world’s great cities, designed as the physical expression of our nation’s democratic ideals. The heart of Washington’s symbolic and spatial fabric is its monumental core, linked to the distinctive image of the capital city and functions of the federal government. The monumental core encompasses the U.S. Capitol grounds, the White House, Arlington National Cemetery, the National Mall, Federal Triangle, surrounding government offices and civic, cultural, and symbolic structures, and the important streets and vistas that link and celebrate our institutions. The core does not have a fixed geographic or jurisdictional boundary and continues to evolve.
The monumental core has a dynamic and synergistic relationship with the surrounding local city. It provides both inspiration and respite as the location of civic, celebratory, and commemorative events. The city provides vitality and animation as the setting for daily work, commerce, and play that are integral to urban life.
NCPC is currently advancing several projects and initiatives in the monumental core that build on prior plans for this area, particularly the 2009 Monumental Core Framework Plan. | March 12, 2021 | |
| MOU between NCPC and the MWAA 1988 | This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is for the purpose of setting forth the agreement between the National Capital Planning Commission and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority regarding the provision of advisory planning services by the Commission to the Authority in its planning for Washington Dulles International Airport and for Washington National Airport. | November 8, 1988 | |
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| National Air and Space Museum Building Revitalization | The Smithsonian Institution plans to revitalize the National Air and Space Museum. Project components include replacement of the building’s exterior cladding, site improvements, and addition of vestibules at the museums’ entrances. | August 26, 2017 | |
| National Capital Planning Act | This law establishes the Commission, defines its membership, and outlines the Commission’s core responsibilities: preparation of the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital's Federal Elements, review of plans and projects for federal property, and preparation of the Federal Capital Improvements Program. | September 21, 2002 | |
| National Capital Planning Commission | The National Capital Planning Commission is the federal government's planning agency for the National Capital Region. The Commission works with federal agencies as it seeks to preserve and enhance the extraordinary historical, cultural, and natural resources and federal assets of the National Capital Region to support the needs of the federal government and enrich the lives of the region's visitors, workers, and residents. | August 26, 2017 | |
| National Capital Region Federal Parking Study | The study included a review of current parking literature, local parking policies, a modeling analysis, and examined NCPC’s current federal employee parking policies, considering forecasted land patterns, possible transportation network improvements, and projected regional demographic changes. | October 19, 2017 | |
| National Capital Region Map | This map represents the National Capital Region (NCR) encompasses Washington, DC; Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland; Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties in Virginia; and the incorporated cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, and Manassas in Virginia. | September 14, 2017 | |
| National Capital Urban Design and Security Plan | Building on Designing for Security, this plan guided the design of contextually sensitive physical security features in Washington’s monumental core, and introduced a “kit of parts” for permanent physical security solutions. The first plan nationally to address the impacts of perimeter security in public space, it received the American Planning Association 2005 Current Topic – Safe Growth Award. Addendums were released in 2004 and 2005. This report was a joint product of the Interagency Security Task Force and NCPC. | October 10, 2002 | |
| National Capital Urban Design and Security Plan Objectives and Policies Addendum | There are many aspects to security planning and design that must be considered when designing security measures to protect buildings and their occupants. Risk management strategies for chemical, biological radiological or explosive threats, range from infrastructure protection, building construction and perimeter security to surveillance and operations. | May 5, 2005 | |
| National Desert Storm & Desert Shield Memorial | The National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial is proposed to commemorate and honor those who, as members of the Armed Forces, served on active duty in support of those operations. | August 26, 2017 | |
| National Environmental Policy Act | The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)’s regulations require all federal agencies to determine whether their proposed actions cause significant environmental effects before they render a final decision on the action. Actions that trigger NEPA include, among others, approval of a project. | April 3, 1970 | |
| National Historic Preservation Act | The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) regulations require federal agencies to take into account the effects of their undertakings on historic properties. Both the NHPA and ACHP regulations define an undertaking as a project, activity, or program funded in whole or in part under the direct or indirect jurisdiction of a federal agency including those carried out by, or on behalf of, a federal agency; those carried out with federal financial assistance; and those requiring a federal permit, license or approval. | October 15, 1966 | |
| National World War I Memorial | This proposal is to construct a National World War I Memorial in Pershing Park, located in downtown Washington, DC. The project will also upgrade the site’s existing memorial to General Pershing. | August 26, 2017 | |
| NCPC Classified Materials Policy | National Capital Planning Commission Policy and Procedures for the treatment of classified and controlled unclassified information. | May 15, 2013 | |
| NCPC Comments on the DDOT Dockless Bikeshare Demonstration Program | A letter from NCPC to the Director of the District Department of Transportation that comments on the Dockless Bikeshare Demonstration Program. | May 8, 2018 | |
| NCPC Countdown | The countdown to the next live streaming event. | August 26, 2017 | |
| NCPC Equal Opportunity Program Policy | The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to carry out NCPC’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) responsibilities according to Federal laws, statutes, regulations, and policies to establish and maintain a model EEO Program. | January 24, 2018 | |
| NCPC Freedom of Information Act Regulations | The rules the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) shall follow in processing third party Requests for Records concerning the activities of the NCPC
under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). | September 20, 2017 | |
| NCPC Library Catalog | NCPC's library catalog is a compilation of titles, authors, years of publication and topics of books, reports and NCPC publications. | April 24, 2012 | |
| NCPC Live | Watch the next live streaming event here. All monthly Commission meetings are streamed live and can be viewed on this page. | August 26, 2017 | |
| NEPA and NHPA Procedures (2004) | The policy and procedures serve three primary functions. First, the National Capital Planning Commission must meet the requirements of NEPA for projects the Commission sponsors or co-sponsors as major federal actions that may significantly affect the environment. Second, the Commission must adhere to and meet the objectives of NHPA and its Section 106 process when the Commission is the sole federal agency or acting in a specific approval authority that will constitute a federal undertaking subject to the Section 106 process. Third, the procedures provide guidance to other federal agencies by outlining the required documentation that must accompany each project or master plan submission to the Commission, and which will be acted upon in accordance with the Commission’s authority.
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| NEPA and NHPA Procedures (2017) | The policy and procedures serve three primary functions. First, the National Capital Planning Commission must meet the requirements of NEPA for projects the Commission sponsors or co-sponsors as major federal actions that may significantly affect the environment. Second, the Commission must adhere to and meet the objectives of NHPA and its Section 106 process when the Commission is the sole federal agency or acting in a specific approval authority that will constitute a federal undertaking subject to the Section 106 process. Third, the procedures provide guidance to other federal agencies by outlining the required documentation that must accompany each project or master plan submission to the Commission, and which will be acted upon in accordance with the Commission’s authority. | September 21, 2017 | |
| New York & Florida Avenue Charrette | Intersection redesign to improve traffic flow and encourage pedestrian-friendly development. | September 30, 2006 | |
| No FEAR Act | Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002, informs current employees, former employees, and applicants for NCPC employment of the rights and protections available to them under Federal antidiscrimination, whistleblower protection, and retaliation laws. | August 31, 2017 | |
| No Fear Act Report | NCPC is publishing this report under the Notification and Federal Employee Antidiscrimination and Retaliation Act of 2002, known as the No FEAR Act, to inform current employees, former employees, and applicants for NCPC employment of the rights and protections available to them under Federal antidiscrimination, whistleblower protection, and retaliation laws. | August 4, 2017 | |
| North Capitol Street Cloverleaf Feasibility Study | Alternatives for conversion of underused intersection into a park, commercial development, and multi-modal transit hub. | April 15, 2009 | |
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| Open Government | Transparency, participation, and collaboration form the cornerstone of an open government. In 2009, the Office of Management and Budget issued an Open Government Directive to ensure that all executive branch departments and agencies take specific actions to improve transparency and increase opportunities for participation and collaboration. | August 18, 2016 | |
| Open Government Plan (2016) | NCPC is committed to the principles of transparency and open government and works to make all of its activities and information accessible to the public whenever possible. NCPC encourages public comment, collaborates with key stakeholders, and regularly disseminates information about its activities as part of the agency’s core mission. However, NCPC recognizes that more can be done to expand opportunities for participation and collaboration, and provide easier access to information.
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| Operations in the Absence of Appropriations | This policy was created and published to comply with federal guidelines and requirements. NCPC will implement this plan if the federal government shuts-down due to a lack of funding. | January 18, 2018 | |
| Opportunities | The National Capital Planning Commission is a federal agency that employs a diverse and dynamic workforce that includes community planners, architects, designers, contractors, landscape architects, specialists, and information technology professionals. Opportunities will be posted to this page when they become available. | August 26, 2017 | |
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| PADC 1974 Plan | PADC document guides redevelopment of the Pennsylvania Avenue and adjoining properties. | October 10, 1974 | |
| PADC General Guidelines | CFR 910 frames development guidelines for the PADC area. | July 1, 2011 | |
| Parks and Open Space Update | The Comprehensive Plan's Parks & Open Space Element establishes policies to protect and enhance the many federal parks and open spaces in our region, and to promote improvements to the regional open space network. NCPC uses these policies to guide agency actions, including review of projects and long-range plans that affect federal parks and open spaces. | March 1, 2018 | |
| Participate in Hybrid Meetings | Procedures for participating in hybrid meetings. This means that Commissioners and staff will be in person at NCPC’s offices, and the public and project applicants have the ability to participate either online or in person. | November 22, 2024 | |
| Past Chairmen | A List of previous Chairmen of the National Capital Planning Commission. | July 1, 2017 | |
| Pennsylvania Avenue by the White House | NCPC, in coordination with the National Park Service and the United States Secret Service, initiated a redesign of Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House to integrate permanent physical security features into an accessible and beautiful public space befitting of this iconic, historic location. This document summarizes the recommendations | November 9, 2004 | |
| Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Square Guidelines | Detailed development guidance for each square in the 1974 Plan. | September 30, 1980 | |
| Pennsylvania Avenue Initiative | The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), the General Services Administration (GSA), the National Park Service (NPS), and the District of Columbia Government formed an Executive Committee and launched the Pennsylvania Avenue Initiative in 2014 to consider near- and long-term improvements to the Avenue. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Performance & Budget | Justification for appropriation, performance and accountability reports, and operations in the absence of punding policy. | August 31, 2017 | |
| Performance and Accountability Report | This report provides Congress and the American people with a clear, concise understanding of NCPC’s financial and performance results for FY 2016. | November 28, 2016 | |
| Perimeter Security | Many federal facilities and grounds in the nation’s capital have open and accessible designs, serving as physical representations of our government and the country’s democratic ideals. However, after the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and the events of September 11, 2001, security needs were elevated and unsightly temporary solutions often restricted access to public space. NCPC led early efforts to develop effective security approaches that also preserve the openness of Washington DC’s public spaces and enhance the civic realm, and continues to evaluate new methods of perimeter security. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Plain Writing | The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires federal agencies to write "clear Government communication that the public can understand and use." | August 31, 2017 | |
| Planning Glossary | A list of planning terms and definitions | August 26, 2017 | |
| Planning History | A chronological listing of the history of planning and NCPC in the nation's capital. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Planning Magazine: Safety Beyond Borders | The National Capital Planning Commission was featured in a November 2018 article of the Planning Magazine. | November 15, 2018 | |
| Planning Together for Central Washington | As America’s capital, the strength of Washington, DC lies with its cultural venues; its architecture and open spaces; its vibrant walkable neighborhoods and public transit; and the national and international presence. Coordinated planning and investment are essential to ensure that central Washington continues to serve as a model for the nation and the world. | April 10, 2009 | |
| Policies & Reports | A listing of all of the agency's required policies and reports | August 26, 2017 | |
| Privacy Impact Assessment | A Privacy Impact Assessment is a type of impact assessment conducted by an organization (typically, a government agency or corporation with access to a large amount of sensitive, private data about individuals in or flowing through its system). | August 19, 2015 | |
| Privacy Policy | Technological advances have made the availability of public and personal information easier to obtain, share, and store through digital means. The e-Government Act of 2002 recognized that these advances also have important ramifications for the protection of personal information that might be contained in government records and systems. | August 31, 2017 | |
| Privacy Policy | The rules the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) shall follow to implement a privacy program as required by the Privacy Act of 1974 and the privacy provisions of the E-Government Act of 2002. | September 20, 2017 | |
| Project Search | A tool to search for projects that have been listed on the Tentative Agenda or Final Agenda. You can search by title keyword, file number, or by date. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Public Comment Opportunities | Public comment notices are posted on this page as a convenience for whenever a project or plan is submitted for review and it is necessary to seek public input. This gives an opportunity for those concerned to provide insight, suggestions, or recommendations about the project or plan. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Public Law 104-134 April 26, 1996 | This law dissolved and distributed PADC’s responsibilities. | April 26, 1996 | |
| Public Law 107-217 Update 2002 | An update to the 1996 Law to include the Reagan Building under the PADC. | August 21, 2002 | |
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| Reasonable Accommodation Policy (2018) | The NCPC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to its employees and applicants for employment to ensure that individuals with disabilities enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities. | January 8, 2018 | |
| Redevelopment of Carnegie Library at Mount Vernon Square | Events DC proposes to rehabilitate and modernize the Carnegie Library in Washington, DC to become a retail and education facility. Apple and The Historical Society of Washington, D.C. are the proposed tenants. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Review Process Overview | One of NCPC’s primary functions is to review development projects and master plans in the National Capital Region (NCR) for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital: Federal Elements. The 1952 National Capital Planning Act established this role and is the basis for our review process today. NCPC aims to improve projects through a collaborative process, encourage coordination among agencies, and provide opportunities for public input. | August 28, 2017 | |
| RFK Stadium Site Redevelopment Study | Alternative concepts for reconfiguration of The Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Memorial Stadium site, located on East Capitol Street along the banks of the Anacostia River, has long been considered a strategic location. The site serves as the eastern gateway to the city’s monumental core and is a direct link between the Capitol Hill neighborhood and the Anacostia River’s western banks. | December 15, 2006 | |
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| Schedule & Agenda | This page contains schedules, events and agendas for the National Capital Planning Commission. This is an exhaustive but not a comprehensive list of items, however they are the most pertinent. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Search Results | The results of a multidimensional search engine query. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Security Policies 2003 and 2005 | After September 11, 2001, federal facilities across the region submitted proposals to NCPC for temporary and permanent perimeter security projects. To provide consistent guidance to applicants and review staff, NCPC developed policies regarding security barrier design and placement. The 2003 Policy on Design and Review of Physical Perimeter Security Improvements and the 2005 National Capital Urban Design and Security Plan Objectives and Policies were NCPC’s official policies regarding security barrier design and placement until superseded by the adoption of the 2016 Urban Design Element.
Read More | January 9, 2003 | |
| Site Map | A listing of all available web pages and the structure for which they are organized. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Small Parks Study | The purpose of this Small Parks Management Strategies document is to help the National Park Service (NPS) National Capital Region (NCR) develop consistent strategies for improving the approach to the builds on the parks’ needs for holistic, consistent, and coordinated management and partnership strategies across the small park network. Updated management for parks in the NCR will help the NPS fulfill its agenda for urban parks in the next century. | April 10, 2017 | |
| Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan | The Smithsonian Institution is preparing a master plan for their South Mall Campus, which includes the Smithsonian Castle and adjacent museums and facilities. | August 26, 2017 | |
| South Capitol Street Urban Design Study | The South Capitol Street Urban Design Study outlines recommendations necessary to bring substantial change to this important corridor in the Nation’s Capital. There is a tremendous gap between the prominent stature that this corridor aspires to and deserves to be, and its present condition. | January 10, 2003 | |
| South Mall Campus Historic Core Revitalization | The Smithsonian Institution is revitalizing what is called the Historic Core. The project includes improvements to the Smithsonian Institution Building, also known as the Castle, and the Arts and Industries Building. Other major components include new underground facilities, a new central utility plant, new cooling towers, accessibility improvements, garden rehabilitation and new perimeter security. This project is one that was identified as part of the South Mall Campus Master Plan, approved by NCPC in 2018. | July 1, 2021 | |
| Special Online Meeting Archive | In response to the CDC’s COVID-19 guidance on gatherings, on Wednesday, April 29 the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) held its first ever online meeting to test digital technology in preparation to conduct its regularly scheduled Thursday, May 7, 2020 meeting online. | April 29, 2020 | |
| Stormwater Infrastructure Study (2014) | A study analyzing the technical and financial feasibility of the SW Ecodistrict’s proposed district water system of 10th Street. | December 10, 2014 | |
| Strategic Plan | NCPC's Strategic Plan, which sets forth the goals that will chart our course over the next four years and the strategies we will use to gauge our successes. The National Capital Planning Commission is guided by a clear vision of an inspiring and livable world capital that meets the needs of the federal government, enriches the lives of all who encounter it, and reflects the enduring values of the American people. | August 31, 2017 | |
| Strategic Plan 2015-2018 | NCPC's Strategic Plan, which sets forth the goals that will chart our course over the next four years and the strategies we will use to gauge our successes. The National Capital Planning Commission is guided by a clear vision of an inspiring and livable world capital that meets the needs of the federal government, enriches the lives of all who encounter it, and reflects the enduring values of the American people. | April 23, 2015 | |
| Strategic Plan 2018-2022 | NCPC's Strategic Plan, which sets forth the goals that will chart our course over the next four years and the strategies we will use to gauge our successes. The National Capital Planning Commission is guided by a clear vision of an inspiring and livable world capital that meets the needs of the federal government, enriches the lives of all who encounter it, and reflects the enduring values of the American people. | December 14, 2017 | |
| Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan | Executive Order 13514 Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance, signed by President Obama in October 2009 and its replacement, Executive Order 13693, Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade, require all federal agencies to develop a strategic sustainability performance plan, and establish and meet greenhouse gas reduction targets. | June 30, 2016 | |
| Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan | The agency’s annual update of the Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan supports the goals and requirements of Executive Order 13693, Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade (E.O. 13693). | June 30, 2017 | |
| Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan | The agency’s annual Sustainability Report and Implementation Plan supports the goals and requirements of E.O. 13834. The NCPC’s goal is to use agency resources effectively, and coordinate and promote efficient decisionmaking
in compliance with federal policies and regulations. | June 11, 2019 | |
| Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan | In March 2020, in response to COVID-19 federal guidance on gatherings, the NCPC transitioned most agency business, including its monthly Commission meetings, consultation meetings, and interagency working group meetings, to an online format and increased staff telework participation to nearly 100%. This transition accelerated implementation of FY19 and FY20 strategic priorities including streamlining, digitizing and electronically distributing materials for the Commission review process, and adopting communication and information sharing methods such as Microsoft Teams, limiting paper and printed material use, reducing staff and visitor commutes and in-office energy use. | August 18, 2020 | |
| Streetscape Framework and Lighting Policy | Demand for wireless technology and connectivity is increasing across the country and within the National Capital Region. Cellular carriers want to deploy small cell infrastructure to augment existing networks and improve capacity, speed, and reliability to meet increasing demand. Together multiple carriers propose installing approximately 2,700 small cell facilities within Washington, DC over the next five years. | March 12, 2021 | |
| Submission Deadlines | A schedule of deadlines during the commission cycle. The Commission typically meets on the first Thursday of each month. Please note that there are no Commission meetings in August. Submission deadlines for most projects fall approximately 35 days before Commission meetings. Some projects need 90 days for review. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Submission Guidelines | NCPC's Submission Guidelines describe the Commission's statutory authority, the content of submissions, submission stages, and the overall coordination and review process of NCPC's project review. Agencies that are subject to plan and project review must submit development proposals in accordance with the process laid out in the Guidelines. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Submission Guidelines | NCPC's Submission Guidelines describe the Commission's statutory authority, the content of submissions, submission stages, and the overall coordination and review process of NCPC's project review. Agencies that are subject to plan and project review must submit development proposals in accordance with the process laid out in the Guidelines. | September 5, 2017 | |
| Submission Guidelines (Updated Feb 2021) | NCPC's Submission Guidelines (updated Feb. 2021) describe the Commission's statutory authority, the content of submissions, submission stages, and the overall coordination and review process of NCPC's project review. Agencies that are subject to plan and project review must submit development proposals in accordance with the process laid out in the Guidelines. | February 17, 2021 | |
| Submission Guidelines 1991 | The 1991 version of NCPC's submission guidelines. NCPC's Submission Guidelines describe the Commission's statutory authority, the content of submissions, submission stages, and the overall coordination and review process of NCPC's project review. Agencies that are subject to plan and project review must submit development proposals in accordance with the process laid out in the Guidelines. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Submission Guidelines Draft | NCPC's Submission Guidelines describe the Commission's statutory authority, the content of submissions, submission stages, and the overall coordination and review process of NCPC's project review. Agencies that are subject to plan and project review must submit development proposals in accordance with the process laid out in the Guidelines. | September 5, 2017 | |
| Submission Guidelines Initiative | NCPC's update of the Submission Guidelines and Environmental Policies & Procedures, two primary guidance documents for the Commission's review of plans and projects, will help to ensure that NCPC's review process is clear, accessible, and more efficient, leading to better planning outcomes for the Commission, applicants, staff, and the public. | August 26, 2017 | |
| SW Ecodistrict Initiative | Launched in 2011, the SW Ecodistrict Initiative, and the resulting SW Ecodistrict Plan: A Vision for a More Sustainable Future and related efforts, is a comprehensive and innovative approach to transform an isolated federal precinct south of the National Mall into a highly sustainable workplace and livable neighborhood. | August 26, 2017 | |
| SW Ecodistrict Plan | The SW Ecodistrict Plan: A Vision for a More Sustainable Future is a long range, comprehensive approach to transform a 110-acre, isolated federal precinct into a well-connected, mixed-use neighborhood, workplace, and cultural destination linking the National Mall and the southwest waterfront. As buildings and infrastructure are rehabilitated or redeveloped, the plan proposes district-scale practices to achieve greater environmental or energy and water management efficiency and performance, establishing a sustainability showcase. The plan strives to meet future space needs of a modern federal workforce, and identifies new public and private development opportunities and partnerships. | August 26, 2017 | |
| SW Ecodistrict Plan | The SW Ecodistrict: A Vision Plan for a More Sustainable Future is a comprehensive forward-looking approach to urban sustainability and redevelopment. In 2010, in partnership with federal and local stakeholders, the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), established the SW Ecodistrict Task Force to evaluate how to best transform the 10th Street and Maryland Avenue corridors in Washington, DC, into a livable and highly sustainable mixed-use community. | January 10, 2013 | |
| SW Ecodistrict Plan Addendum | The SW Ecodistrict Plan was accepted by the National Capital Planning Commission in January of 2013. This addendum includes technical information that informed the plan and additional guidance on urban design principles as a result of several followup studies since the plan’s completion. | August 14, 2014 | |
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| Temporary Antenna Notification Form | Temporary antennas refer to antenna infrastructure, most often installed on the roof or side of a building, for a period of less than 3 months. Temporary antennas can also be located in the public right-of-way (known as cell-on-wheels (COWs); however, COWs are not reviewed by NCPC. | February 17, 2021 | |
| The Reserve Map | NCPC's 2001 Memorials and Museums Master Plan called for the creation of a Reserve, or “No-Build Zone,” on the Mall. Congress amended the Commemorative Works Act in 2003 to establish an expanded Reserve. | June 24, 2003 | |
| Transportation Management Program Handbook | This handbook provides federal agencies within the National Capital Region (NCR) with procedures and guidelines for preparing a Transportation Management Program or Plan (TMP). A TMP documents an employer’s active program to foster more efficient employee commuting patterns by minimizing single occupant vehicle (SOV) trips related to federal agency worksites. | September 10, 2014 | |
| Tree Preservation and Replacement Policy | At its November 5, 2020 meeting the Commission adopted an update to the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital’s Federal Environment Element’s Tree Replacement Policy and Submission Guidelines. The three policies updated (FE.G.1, FE.G.2, and FE.G.3) are within Section G.
The new policies expand on existing policies with an enhanced focus on tree preservation; alternatives to mitigate tree canopy loss if preservation is not possible; and more specific guidance on replacement tree ratios, specifications, and locations. In addition, the draft policies incorporate tree preservation and replacement practices from multiple jurisdictions in the National Capital Region, resulting in a progressive, consistent approach to preserving and replacing individual trees and forests on federal land. | March 22, 2021 | |
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| Upcoming Events | A list of scheduled meeting and events. | August 26, 2017 | |
| Upcoming Meeting | Meetings are open to the public. No registration is required to attend, but you must register in advance to speak. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request. Commission meetings are typically held on the first Thursday of each month, with no meetings held in August. Meeting dates may vary based on federal holidays. | August 26, 2017 | |
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| Vulnerability Disclosure Policy | The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) is committed to ensuring the security of the American public by protecting their information from unwarranted disclosure. This Vulnerability Disclosure Policy (VDP) is intended to give security researchers clear guidelines for conducting vulnerability discovery activities and to convey our preferences in how to submit discovered vulnerabilities to the NCPC. | March 10, 2021 | |
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| Washington Union Station Expansion Project | The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is preparing plans for the proposed Washington Union Station Expansion Project. The Union Station Redevelopment Corporation (USRC), in coordination with the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), has proposed expanding and modernizing the multimodal transportation facilities at Washington Union Station. | July 13, 2017 | |
| Washington's Waterfronts | Assesses development potential of Washington’s waterfronts and recommends projects for further planning. | December 10, 1999 | |
| WHATS Final Report | White House Area Transportation Study Final Report. | June 10, 2011 | |
