NCPC Centennial Exhibit at Arena Stage, Companion SW tours Offered
Planning Washington: Capital and Community will have its final display at Arena Stage from October 30 to December 3. The exhibit story comes alive through four free guided tours of Southwest Washington’s planning and architectural history in November.
Planning Pioneer or Planning Pariah? Rethinking Bartholomew’s Legacy
You know Robert Moses, but Harland Bartholomew may have had a bigger influence on U.S. cities. On October 18, planning leaders from across the nation explored the impact of this American Planning Association (APA) planning pioneer, and former NCPC Chair, on Washington, DC; Louisville, KY; and St. Louis, MO in a webinar hosted by the APA.
Check out the panel discussion featuring Marcel Acosta, National Capital Planning Commission; Dr. Mark Benton, University of Missouri College of Health Sciences’ Center for Health Policy; Joel Dock, City of Louisville, Kentucky Office of Planning; Don Roe, City of St. Louis, Missouri Planning and Urban Design Agency.
Message from Executive Director Marcel Acosta
NCPC’s centennial offers a moment for celebration and reflection. We are honored to carry on the legacy of planning for the nation’s capital. Capital cities must respond to both the aspirational values of our country, and the on-the-ground realities of meeting the needs of a diverse, growing city and region where people live, work and play.
This centennial milestone offers a unique opportunity to reflect on much more than the agency’s history — we will examine the evolution of planning in Washington, DC and the region, acknowledge inequities created by past planning practices, and consider lessons learned to inform planning into the future.
Over the coming year, join us in a conversation about our agency’s work and the impact of planning on Washington, DC as it is experienced today.
White House Congratulates NCPC on 100th Anniversary
President Biden wrote a letter recognizing NCPC’s Centennial and congratulating the agency for demonstrating the best in public service. His letter notes, “I hope you feel great pride in the role the NCPC has played in preserving the legacy of Washington, D.C., while promoting a positive vision for its future.”
