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The Federal Planning Agency for America's Capital
Live Video Chat: The AIDS Memorial Quilt
NCPC hosted a live video chat with NAMES Project Executive Director Julie Rhoad, Anne Balsamo of the Quilt 2012 Project, and Stephen Kidd, Director of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The discussion centered on the 25 year history of the Quilt, and how it serves as a prime example for the potential of non-traditional commemoration in Washington.The discussion was moderated by NCPC's Lucy Kempf.
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.
