Posts tagged Mcmillan Two
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Four ways to improve McMillan Two
The McMillan Two plan tackles a project of enormous scope, yet there are still several areas of the plan that need more emphasis. The plan should be praised for its scope, vision, and long timeframe, yet as it stands, it is an incomplete idea that needs more depth to meet all the challenges DC will face over the next 50-100 years. Similarly, the plan should be praised for its… Keep reading…
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McMillan Two envisions a classical Anacostia
Images courtesy Nir Buras. The public character of Washington has grown around two grand plans. First, Charles L’Enfant laid out the city as a sacred grove for the marking of America’s history. One century later, the McMillan Commission restored and expanded upon that original design to include the history of the Nineteenth Century. The city center has grown… Keep reading…