Publication

2016 - University of Toronto Press

Language

English

Word Count

74,000 words, Guess

Page Count

296 pages

Identifiers

and 1 more
  • AmazonB01L2G6AYU

Classifications

  • LCCF203.5.M2B45 2016
  • LCCF203.5.M2 B45 2016eb
  • LCCF203.5.M2 B45 2016

Description

"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."--

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Other Editions

  • National Mall: No Ordinary Public SpaceUniversity of Toronto Press2016-01-01

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