The National Mall : No Ordinary Public Space
Lisa Benton-Short (Author)
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
1 online resource : 2 figures, 6 maps
9781442630574, 1442630574
1049661165
List of TablesList of FiguresList of PlatesAcknowledgementsIntroductionChapter 1: From Grand Avenue to Public Space: A Brief History of the MallPart I: Management Challenges Chapter 2: Neglecting the Mall Chapter 3: Managing the MallPart II Use and Development Pressures Chapter 4: Making Space for the DreamChapter 5: Brawl on the MallChapter 6: Securing the MallPart III Planning and Public Participation Chapter 7: Whose Mall is It? Chapter 8: The Right to the Mall Chapter 9: Envisioning a 21st Century MallConclusionNotes and References
In English