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The Federal Planning Agency for America's Capital
Construction of a National World War I Memorial in downtown Washington's Pershing Park was completed and opened to the public in April 2021. The primary commemorative sculpture was finished in 2024.
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: National Park Service on behalf of the World War I Centennial Commission
Applicant Project Website: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?projectID=58434
NCPC Role: Review site and building plans in accordance with the National Capital Planning Act.
Project Officer: Matthew Flis
Review Type: Approval
NEPA: Required
NHPA/Section 106: Required
Address: Pershing Park, Washington DC
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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.
