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The Federal Planning Agency for America's Capital
The Smithsonian Institution is revitalizing the National Air and Space Museum. Currently under construction, project components include replacement of the building’s exterior cladding, site improvements, and addition of vestibules at the museum's entrances.
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
NCPC Role: Review site and building plans in accordance with the National Capital Planning Act.
Project Officer: Jamie Herr
Review Type: Approval
NEPA: Required
NHPA/Section 106: Required
Address: 600 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC
Project Location
NCPC Review Status
Project Materials
April 6, 2017
July 10, 2014
November 2, 2017
July 13, 2017
July 7, 2016
June 8, 2017
April 7, 2017
February 22, 2016
November 12, 2014
Project Resources
Other Major Projects
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.
