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The National Mall in Washington, D.C. is one of the most important and highly visible urban public spaces in the U.S. It is considered by many Americans to be "the nation's front yard." Yet few have written about the role of this public space in the twenty-first century.
In The National Mall, Lisa Benton-Short explores the critical issues that are redefining and reshaping this extraordinary public space. Her work focuses on three contemporary and interrelated debates about public space: the management challenges faced by federal authorities, increased demands for access and security post 9/11, and the role of the public in the Mall's long-term planning and development plans. By taking a holistic view of the National Mall and analyzing the unique twenty-first century challenges it faces, Lisa Benton-Short provides a fluid, cohesive, and timely narrative that is as extraordinary as the Mall itself.
Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
List of Plates
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1: From Grand Avenue to Public Space: A Brief History of the Mall
Part I: Management Challenges
Chapter 2: Neglecting the Mall
Chapter 3: Managing the Mall
Part II Use and Development Pressures
Chapter 4: Making Space for the Dream
Chapter 5: Brawl on the Mall
Chapter 6: Securing the Mall
Part III Planning and Public Participation
Chapter 7: Whose Mall is It?
Chapter 8: The Right to the Mall
Chapter 9: Envisioning a 21st Century Mall
Conclusion
Notes and References
