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The Federal Planning Agency for America's Capital
The Smithsonian Institution is revitalizing what is called the Historic Core. The project includes improvements to the Smithsonian Institution Building. Other major components include new underground facilities, new 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. The project is being reviewed in two phases.
This page provides information related to NCPC’s review, including Commission meeting materials and documents associated with National Environmental Policy Act and National Historic Preservation Act processes.
Project Information
Applicant: Smithsonian Institution
Applicant Project Website: https://www.sifacilities.si.edu/historic-core
NCPC Role: Review site and building plans in accordance with the National Capital Planning Act.
Project Officer: Lee Webb
Review Type: Approval
NEPA: Required
NHPA/Section 106: Required
Address: 1000 Jefferson Drive, SW
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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.
