NCPC Centennial Exhibit on Display at the Kennedy Center
Why was the Kennedy Center built where it was? The Centennial exhibit features a new panel that explores early site options and design ideas for the nation’s cultural center, as well as future possibilities for strengthening the center’s connections to the riverfront and adjoining neighborhoods.
The exhibit will be on display in the Kennedy Center Hall of Nations throughout October.
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.”
