NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING COMMISSION

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• Publication Date: July 16, 1981
• Content Type: REPORT

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COMP NSIVE PLAN FORT E NATIONAL CAPITAL
FEDERAL-GOALS FCR THE NATICNAL CAPITAL
DRAFT ELEMENT
July 31, 1981
National Capital Planning Commission
1325 G Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20576
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FEDERAL GALS FOR TIE NATIONAL CAPITAL
o Future Capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,
o Federal Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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o Federal Enolovment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
o Diplanatic and International Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
o Preservation and Historic Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
o Open Space and Natural Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
o Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
o Energy Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
o Transr~ortation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i9
o Tourists and Visitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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FEDERAL GOALS FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
o FOSTER A CAPITAL lv%UR 'HY OF A GREAT NATION.
o PROVIDE FOR THE rte. 'FICIE T AND EFEC_rIVE OPERATION OF i' FEDERAL
ESTABLISFih'I Fi T WHILE COVrRIBUrING TO THE E RAL ORDER AND SFAUI'Y OF T`EE
NATIONAL CAPITAL.
o DEPLOY THE FEDERAL WORK FORCE IN A NNER THAT ENHANC THE ES EFFICIENCY AND
PRODUCTIVITY OF FEDERAL AGENCIES AND STRENGTHENS ECC UNUC DEVEOP? ^ AND
EXPAND S EMPL0` OPPORTUNITIES IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION.
o FACILITATE THE EFFICIENT E.RCISE AND SATISFACTORY PEPFORvkNCE OF
DIPM%1ATIC AND INTERNATIONAL FUNCTIONS III HARMONY WITH THE PLANNED
DEVELOP^'F. ?r OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
o PRESERVE TIE LMPORTkNIT HISTORIC FEATURE, OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL WHII .
PERMITTING NEVI DEVEI OPrIENT WHICH IS RESPECTFUL OF THESE FEATURES .
o CONSERVE TEE NATURAL FEATURES AND RESOURCES OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL P^,D
O NCE RECREATIONAL OPPOF=LIITIFS AND TEE OPEN SPACE OF THE REGION.
a ENHANCE 'II-3E QUALITY OF THE E:NVIRONMENIT.
o PRa4ICIIE ADEQUATE TRANSPORTATION OF RES IDEL S , EMPLOY S , VISITOR-c;, AND
GOODS, TO, FFa4, AND WITHIN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION.
o ACCCN OLDA' E TOURISTS AND VISITORS TO THE NATIONAL CAPITAL IN AN EICIENIT,
ATTRACTIVE, AND IN~ORMATIVE NALNLNER.
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FUTURE CAPITAL
Goal
It is a goal of the (Comprehensive Plan) (Federal Government) to:
FOSTER A CAPITAL ;%UZ HY OF A GREAT NATICN . . . by
(a) guiding its develcgnent as the seat of'the Federal government with the
maintenance of a canprehensive, coordinated, and consistent plan for the
National Capital;
(b) promoting its continuing developnent as the Nation's primary international
diplcanatic center;
(c) encouraging its growth as a cosmopolitan center displaying the cultural,
technological, and scientific achievements of our society;
(d) providing for the c mmemoraticn of the aeoole and events imoortarit to the
Nation's heritage;
(e) prcrr~ting a visually satisfying environment which combines harmcniously
the best examples of a contemporary style with those of a valuable
heritage.
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FEDERAL FACILITIES
Goal
It is a goal of the (Comprehensive Plan) (Federal Government) to:
PROVIDE FOR THE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE OPERATION CF THE
FEDERAL ESTABLISI-11~MFT "EILE CONTRIBUTING TO THE a -N ER2%L,
ORDER AND BEA= OF THE RATIONAL CAPITAL . . . by
(a) providing planning guidance and promoting effective planning, management
and use of Federal Facilities within the Region;
(b) anticipating the future needs of the Federal Establisi-ment and planning
for their appropriate and efficient accts mcdaticn; J
(c) encouraging excellence in the design of Federal buildings, parks, and
monuments to reflect the appropriate character and image of the Fewer l
government and the finest architectural thought;
(d) prcroting the expression of an urban design framework for the National
Capital in all Federal Facility plans;
(e) promoting landscape settings and civic art at Federal Facilities that will
contribute to the aesthetic character and cuality of the Naticnal Capital;
(f) assuring that Federal Facilities are cc n; ati le with their surroundings
and make a positive ccrtributicn to their environment;
(g) promoting and planning for the location of monuments and memorials,
sculpture and murals, fountains and cublic gardens throughout the National
Capital;
(h) encouraging mixed uses within F eceral buildings when economically f_asible
and consistent with the building design;
(i) encouraging the maintenance of Federal Facilities and grounds in a manner
befitting their location in the Nation's Capital, reflecting t:'e
enterprise, vigor and stability of our system of government;
(j) pro noting the use cf existing F e^'.eral Facilities with preference given to
installations serve by public transit;
(k) providing for essential national defense facilities in the Region to
protect the seat of government..
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It is a goal of the (Canorehensive Plan) (Federal Government) to:
DEPLOY T} r EDERAL WORK F CRCE IN A MAN ER TAI' E ' 1NC S
THE EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY OF FEDERAL AG NCIFS. AND
STRENGTHENS ---CC CHIC DEVar^PM VT AND E>TANDS EMPLOY ;`7T
OPPORT NI TIES IN NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION . . . by
(a) anticipating the future Federal work force and planning for their needs;
(b) coordinating Federal employment locations with the development policies
and objectives of local, regional, and state agencies within the Region,
and programming growth within public service capacities;
(c) supporting variable work schedules for Federal employees to re,ducs adverse
transportation impacts, air pollution, and to conserve energy resources;
(d) pranoting Federal employment sites located so that lcxa and moderate income
housing on a nondiscriminatory basis is available for errolovees within a
reasonable distance.
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DIPLOMATIC AND INFINATIONAL FU-
.~7CTICNS
Goal*
It is a goal of the (Cirprehensive Plan) (Federal Government) to:
FACILITATE THE EFFICNT E.MRCISE AND SATISFACTORY PERFO_RI7v,1CI:
OF DIPLCMATIC AND INI'E. VATICNAL FLT.CSIC IS IN HARYENy WITH TIZ
PLANNED DEVELOPM .VT OF TI-M NATIONAL CAPITAL . . . by
(a) planning locations which satisfy the operational requirements of Foreign
Missicrs and International Agencies so as to further the efficient conduct
of relations between the United States and other nations;
(b) planning locations that are ccmcatible with the existing and future
development of the National Capital and contribute to its qualities;
(c) retaining existing locations and selecting new locations for Foreign
Missions and International Agencies in areas of compatible land uses with
environmental amenities appropriate for the function, with special care
given to protecting residential areas;
(d) assuring a choice of locations suitable to Foreign Mission and
International Agency functions in reascrable proximity to Federal offices
and other Foreign Missions and International Agencies with which they
interact;
(e) encouraging Foreign Missions and International Agencies to locate on sites
and in structures that reflect the prestige and dignity of their functions
and, at the same time, contribute to the overall design of the 'laticnal
Capital.
Adopted by the Ccrrrnission as part of the Foreign Missions and
International Agencies element of the Comprehensive Plan for for National
Capital on October ~, 1977.
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PRE. RVATICN AND HISTORIC FEATURES
Goal
It is a goal of the (Comprehensive Plan) (Federal Government) to:
PR SSERVE THE II~ORTA~NT HISTORIC FEATU OF THE NATICNAL CAPITAL
FHI LE PERMITTING NE 1 DEVELCP=Li T 4 HI C. H IS RESPECTFUL OF THESE
FEATURES . . . by
(a) identifying, designating, protecting and enhancing Historic Properties in
the National Capital which meet the criteria established by the Secretary
of the Interior for listing in the National Register of Historic Places;
(b) identifying, designating, protecting and enhancing Historic Procerties of
Federal interest relating to the history and growth of the National
Capital in the remainder of the Region;
(c) encouraging public and private involvement in the preservation of such
Historic Properties;
(d) urging Federal agencies to acquire and/or use space in suitable historic
buildings;
(e) insuring that Federal agencies administer Federally-owner? or controlled
Historic Properties in a spirit of stewardship for the inspiration and
benefit of present and future generations;
(f) supr_orting a coordinated Federal and District of Columbia government
program for preserving the important Historic Features of the National
Capital;
(g) protecting the i:ncortant intangible as well as tangible qualities of the
L'Enfant Plan of the Federal City, such as the setting, system of streets,
and intended character of develernent;
(h) preserving and enhancing the urban spaces, circles, scares, and olazas
generated by tl-e L' Enfant Plan and McMillan Plan and the unicue vieis and
vistas of the National Capital;
(i) protecting the horizontal building characteristics of the L'Enfant Plan
area and its environs.
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OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL FEATURES
It is a goal of the (Comprehensive Plan) (Federal Government) to:
CONSERVE TIE NATURAL FEATURES AND RESOURCE OF THE NATICNA.L
CAPITAL AND MiANCE RECREATIONAL OPPORM1,ITIES AND OPEN
SPAC OF THE REGION . . . by
(a) protecting the national open space and park networks from adverse imcacts
and pranoting a continuation of the park-like quality and character for
the National Capital;
(b) conserving and enhancing the natural setting of the National Capital;
(c) pranoting a system of shoreline parks which maximizes public access along
the shores of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers;
(d) protecting enviroranentally sensitive areas, stream valleys and areas of
natural beauty which are under Federal control;
(e) maintaining and conserving Federal open space as a means of shaping and
enhancing urban growth. areas;
(f) protecting and enhancing the network of on spaces and parks, s -cares,
circles, and triangles which are the legacies of the L'Enfant Plan and
McMillan Plan and serve as places for documenting our naticnal heritage;
(g) providing activities and facilities for visitors which serve as
educational, and cultural, and recreational attractions in the national
open space system in the Region, while protecting Natural Features and
Historic Features;
(h) providing for a trail system for pedestrian and bicycle continuity along
shorelines, the For`- Circle Parks, as well as connecting with other
regional, state, and local park systems;
(1) continuing to maintain and develop a system, of attractive gateways to the
National Capital for visitors and tourists via parkways, scenic roads, and
other transportation facilities.
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Goal*.
It is a goal of the (Comprehensive Plan) (Federal Government) to:
"ZiANCE THE QUALITY OF THE rENVII&'MFP . . . by
(a) encouraging the achievement of Federal air Quality standards in the Regicn
to minimize adverse effects of air pollution on human health and the
environment;
(b) encouraging compatibility between noise exposure limits and land use
planning to eliminate human stress and health damage resulting from
hazardous and disruptive noise levels;
(c) achieving and maintaining a high level of ,cater quality and imoroving the
water-related recreational potential of rivers and streams;
(d) enhancing the aesthetic and ecological beneficial effects of the Recior..' s
rivers, streams, and estuaries, and protecting and preserving aquatic and
terrestrial resources;
(e) supporting the control of storm water runoff and point and non-point
sources of pollutants, and insuring adequate wastewater treatment
facilities in the Region; -
(f) assuring an adequate supply of high quality, potable water;
(g) conserving and reducing consution of the water supply;
(h) encouraginq adequate and efficient svsterr for the collection and disxsal
of solid waste generated by Federal agencies, and avoiding adverse effects
associated with the disposal of toxic substances and hazardous :castes;
(i) maximizing the recovery of resources and energy from solid wastes;
(j) encouraging wise use, conservaticn, and develcanent of inter-related land
and water resources, and protecting and maintaining natural and cultural
flcodplain and wetland values, resources, and benefits;
(k) protecting and preserving the recharge areas of high yield aquifers, and
supporting the use of aquifers as a complementary water supply resource;
(1) recognizing the relationship between land develocnent and natural soil
characteristics and limitations, and minimizing damaging effects of
erosion and sedimentation;
(m) protecting and enhancing the visual, recreational and environmental
quality amenities and functions afforded by ' cfland, street trees, and
vegetation areas;
(n) preserving, protecting, and enhancing wildlife and aquatic habitats as
integral component of the ecological system.
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ENERGY RESaTRC
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It is a goal of the (Camrehensive Plan) (Federal Government) to:
CONSERVE ENERGY R CURC by
(a) promoting the ccnservaticn of energy at Federal Facilities and reducing
the consummticn of non--renewable energy resources;
(b) maximizing the recovery of resources and energy from solid wastes;
(c) encouraging building design and location of Federal Facilities which take
full advantage of alternative energy, sources;
(d) prrxnoting the fevelcanent and.use of renewable and alternative energy
sources;
(e) encouraging continued and expanded energy efficient technologies;
(f) minimizing envircr_nental damage resulting if rcm the production and use of
energy at Federal Facilities;
(g) supporting national and regional energy management objectives;
(h) prancting transportation alternatives and practies that conserve energy.
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TRANSPORTATION
It is a goal of the (Cc morehensive Plan) (Federal. Government) to:
PROMOTE ADE(t TE SYSTE4S FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF RESIDE\TS ,
LO S , VISITORS, AND GOODS TO, FROM, AND NZTHIN T?
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION . . 'Dv
(a) supporting ccmpleticn of the Regional ?etrorail System in a timely manner
and an extension to Dulles International Airport;
(b) encouraging improved rapid rail service between Washington and the
Northeast Corridor cities and restored use of washingtcn's rail terminal
Facility;
(c) encouraging co-lcc.:tion or location in reasonably close proximity to each
other of transportation modes, their rights-ot-way, and terminal
facilities;
(d) encouraging the cptimun use of air transportation facilities serving the
Region consistent with environmental constraints;
(e) ensuring adequate public transportation to areas of t e Region with high
Federal employee populations which are transit dependent;
(f) supporting Federal parking at a level that assnnes maximums use of public
(g)
Transit and all Corms of rice sharing;
supporting the provision of parking for visitors and tourists in
accordance with the avail ability of alternative transportation mopes and
ccirrnercial parking.
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TOURISTS AND VISITORS
It is a goal of the (Cann- rehensive Plan) (Federal Government) to:
Acca,,YyiCf)ATE TOURISTS AND VISITORS TO TIM NATIONAL
CAPITAL IN AN . ICIENT, ATTRACTIVE, AND IN'CRM%TIvE
WHINER . . . by
(a) insuring that Federal. Facilities that attract visitors and tourists are
easily accessible;
(b) including within the national open space system and other appropriate
Federal Facilities, services and amenities for visitors and tourists;
(c) creating a safe and pleasant environment for pedestrian movement within
the central monumental area;
(d) encouraging outdoor educational, cultural, and recreational activities fcr
visitors and tourists on the gall and in other Federal oc.n space areas;
(e) promoting the use of Fublic transit and other alternatives to the private
auto by visitors and tourists;
(f) encouraging the provision of services, signs, and information oriented to
international visitors and tourists;
(g) encouraging the provision of space in Federal Facilities for visitors and
tourists to obtain informaticn about and to observe governmental
ODeraticns.
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understandable patterns which are cc'mccsed in skillful or artistic arrangements
of city or tcwn-like development and can be appreciated as a whole.
Urban Design Framework: The skeletal structure of urban design components
which contribute to one's sense of place and orientation.
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C MP EHNSIVE PLAN FOR THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
FEDERAL GOALS FOR THE NATIa]AL CAPITAL
July 31, 1981
National Capital Planning Commission
1325 G Street N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20576
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CHAPTER - 1
PREFACE,
This planning report provides background information for the Federal element of
the Comprehensive Plan concerning Federal gcals for the National Capital. The
Ccimmission's previous statements on goals, the adopted goals of the
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG), and the District element
of the Comprehensive Plan on Goals adopted by the Council of the District of
Columbia on March 3, 1979 and reviewed for Federal interest by the Ccrrunission
on November 1, 1979, are reviewed. The rationale for the proposed Federal
goals is also provided. The report concludes with a comparison of proposes'
Federal goals with goals of the District of Columbia and Metropolitan
Washington Council of Governments.
ROLE AND FUNCTIONS OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING CCY,?,IjSSjON
The National Capital Planning Ctxnmission is the central planning agency for the
Federal Government in the National Capital Region. As such, it is resonsible
for the overall coordination of all Federal planning activities in the Region.
The National Capital Region is defined as the District of Columbia, Montgomery
and Prince George's Counties in Maryland, Arlington, Fairfax, Louc'.oun and
Prince William Counties in Virginia, and all cities now or hereafter existing
in Maryland or Virginia within the geographic area bounded by the outer
boundaries of the combined areas of these counties. The National Capital is
defined as the District of Columbia and territory ownoJ by the United States
within the Region (see Map 1).
The Commission was created as an independent establishment by the National
Capital Planning Act of 1952 (66 Stat. 782; 40 U.S.C. 71a; D.C. Cede
1-1001-1.013), as amended. The Carrnission is composed of five aprkainted and
seven ex officio members. Three citizen members, including the Chairman, are
appointed by the President and two by the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
Presidential appointees include one resident from both Maryland and Virginia,
and one from anywhere in the United States; the two mayoral appointees must be
District of Columbia residents.
The Commission has three principal functions: (1) comprehensive planning to
ensure the orderly development of the National Capital, and to preserve its
important natural and historical features; (2) plan and program review, and (3)
preparation of the Federal Capital Improvements program. The individual
functions and their relationships are shown in detail in Chart 1.
Comprehensive Planninq
The Conmprehensive Plan for the National Capital is a statement of goals,
policies, and guidelines for gra?rth and development of the National Capital and
consists of both Federal and District elements. The Cazunission's coni rehen-give
planning function involves preparation and adoption of Federal elements of the
Comprehensive Plan as well as the review for Federal interests of District
elements of the Comprehensive Plan which are prepared by the t'3yor and adopted
by the Council of the District of Columbia.
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National Caoitai Region: The District of Collunbia, Montgcxnery and Prince
Georges Counties in Maryland, Arlington, Fairfax, Loucoun and Prince William
Counties in Virginia, and all cities now or hereafter existing in Maryland or
Virginia within the geographic area bounded by the outer boundaries of the
cotnhined area of said counties.
National Caoital: The District of Columbia and territory owned by the United
States within the National Capital Region.
L'Enfant City: The area laid out in 1791 by Pierre L'Enfant, and extended by
the McMillan Plan in 1901, bordered by Rock Creek Park, on the west, Florida
Avenue on the north and Florida Avenue extended on the northeast to the
Anacostia River and on the southwest by the Potcrnac River.
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PREVIOUS X MISS ION STATP-NE TS OP GOALS
The establishment of planning goals for the City and the Region has been a
basic part of the Cannission's past planning activities. However, under the
Home Rule amendments to the National Capital Planning Act of. 1952, the
Ccgrunission role has changed. The current effort to identify Federal Go-is for
the National Capital reflects the Carmissicns continuing role as the central
physical planning agency for the Federal establishment in the National Capital
Region.
Over the last 20 years, the Commission has issued three separate statements of
goals relative to the planning and development of the City of Washington and/or
the National Capital Region as a whole. The first of these was incorporated in
A Policies Plan for the Year 2000 issued jointly by the Carm~i ssion and the
National Capital Regional Planning Council in 1961. The second was incl..xdec3 in
The Proposed Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital (green bock) issued by
the Commission in February of 1967. The third was adopted by the Cciru-nissichn in
December of 1968 as part of the Comprehensive Plan for the National Car.oital
(red hook). There is an obvious and significant similarity and general
consistency in these three statements.
At the time these three statements were prepared, the ConLrnissim was the city
planning agency for the District of Columbia Government and the central
physical planning agency for the Federal Government in the National Capital
Region. The goals expressed in the Year 2000 Plan were addressed' to the
National Capital Region as a whole. In contrast, the goals expressed in both
the green book and the red took were addressed to the City of Washington or the
District of Columbia. The foiling is a description of the goals expresser] in
each of these three previous Commission statements.
A POLICIES PLAN FOR THE YEAR 2000
In 1961, the Cc=r ssion and the National Capital Regional Planning Council
published "A Policies Plan for the Year 2000." The report included a statemer't
of goals that "must be keyed to the fact that this metroryalitan area is t},r
Nation's Capital. Hence, goals and develorrnent policies; for this Region should
be such that the crucial functioning of the 7Fderal Government is not ins ded.
More broadly, these goals should be worthy of the fact that this Region is
symbol and focus of free world aspirations."
Three broad goals for the Region were identified as follows:
a. Broadening the range of choice open to each resident of the Region
b. Creating an efficient regional pattern, and
C. Assuring a living environment of high quality.
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"5. Efficiency in the Transportation of Peoole and Goods Within the
Metropolitan Area.
This goal calls for an arrangement of land uses designed to
reduce the necessity for travel, as well as for the construction
of systems of facilities capable of serving mounting volumes of
traffic at least cost.
A Healthful Urban Environment.
A giant step in this direction vnul.d ie to eliminate slums from
the urban scene. It is equally important to provide fully
adequate systems of water supply and sewage disp al, and. to
eliminate air pollution.
7. An Envircnment Which is Visually Satisfvi , and G rich C--mbi nes
Harmoniously the Best Coriteru)orarv F pre::sions with Those of a
Rich and Valuable `ieritage.
It is easier to call for the application of good urban design
principles than to arrive at a universal agreement on what these
principles should be. This goal, therefore, calls more for new
interest and beiuty in the urban scene than for the adoption of
any particular set of principles. In much the same spirit, this
goal also implies that the processes of regrowth should, while
creating new values, respect the architectural inheritance from
earlier generations which can still perform a vital role in a
living and changing crrrrnunity.
8. A Living Environment Which Affords a Clear Sense of Place in All
sections of the Metropolis.
Solutions to many urban problems can be arrived at only through a
process of decision-making and action scaled to the entire
metropolis. Nonetheless, most daily living is keyed to a more
immediate environment. One important objective for urban
development and design can and should be to foster the feelings
of identity with the responsibility for one's ccmununity."
The report's discussion of regional goals concluded on the following note:
"'T'his is but a partial accounting of the goals which this
metropolis should set for itself. They constitute, however, a
basis for making a preliminary evaluation of the alternatives for
development that are open, and for framing policies to guide
metropolitan grc7,,;th in the years to carne."
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should be arranged to minimize the need for travel and transportation
facilities capable of ecorinically serving mounting travel. volumes
should be provided to enhance the values of the community.
"A healthful urban environment. Blighting conditions in the
environment must be eliminated.
"An environment which provides adequate public facilities to meet the
needs of all the people. Public facilities, such as schools, par{s,
playgrounds, waterworks and sanitary facilities, must be located to
blend in with the conununity and serve it efficiently and well.
"A living environment which offers a clear sense of individuality to
each section of the city. Urban design should strive to foster
feelings of pride in and identity with each neighborhood.
"An environment which is visually attractive, and which car5ines
harmoniously the best exan-yles of contemporary style with those of a
rich, valuable heritage. Efforts should be made to exploit the
endless potential for new interest and beauty in the urban scene
through good design. New projects should respect the architectural
inheritance of the past."
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Goal: Preservation of the natural and agricultural resource base.
The Metropolitan Policv' G.Iid,a also contain other goals relating to
transportation, housing, water resources, air quality, and noise. OJG's
transportation goals are as follows:
1. Transportation and Land Development
Develop a transportation system which sucports the Region's
MetropDlitan Growth Policy of promoting a more compact
development pattern to conserve air, water, land, and energy
resources. Use txith land development and transportation planning
strategies Lnd measures to achieve this goal.
"2. Transportation and Air Quality
Develop and manage the transportation system to support the
achievement of air quality standards for the Region in accordance
with the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977.
"3. TransrYortation and Energy
Develop and manage the transportation system to support national
goals for energy conservation.
"4. Transportation System Management
Manage the transportation system through coordinated operating,
regulatory, and service policies to achieve management efficiency
and productivity for the system as a whole.
5. Transportation for the Disadvantaged
Provide improved transit accessibility and transportation
services to the transportation disadvantaged, including the
elderly and handicapped, the poor, minority population groups,
and t;e isolated communities.
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GOALS OF TIlE DISTFZCP OF Q.)LUNBIA
The District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies Act of 1978 was
enacted on March 3, 1979. It is the first District element of the
Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital adopted by the Council of the
District of Columbia. The Commission, on November 1., 1979 in accordance with
the Planning Act, reviewed the District element and found that it did not have
a negative impact on the interests or functions of the Federal Establishrnent in
the National Capital. These Goals, now part of the Comprehensive Plan, serve
to quide Carrnission actions as well as those of the District goverment.
'l 'he element contains both overall qoals and specific goals. There are three
overall goals relating to the quality of life, perceptions of the District, and
human relations. The overall goal relating to the quality of life is as
follows:
"It is the Overall Goal of the District of Colmibia to have a
goo quality of life for all residents, workers and visitor,;
in the city."
The second overall goal pertains to the erceptions of the District of Columbia
and reads:
"It is the Goal of the District of Columbia to convey
accurate pzllceptions of the city."
The third. overall goal relates to human relations and reads as follcx4:
"It is the Goal of the District of Columbia to have stable
and equitable human relations."
The document also contains a series of specific goals relating to the
environment, social concerns, the local economy, housing and the cofnunity,
land use, transportation, and regional concerns. Under the environmental
heading, there are goals for air quality, water supply, water resources
quality, sanitation and public hygiene, solid waste, noise, energy, and urban
design.
The environmental goals are as follows:
Air Qualm
"It is the Goal of the District of Columbia to attain and maintain air
quality levels supporting a safe, healthy and satisfying environment in
all parts of the city."
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Inccrne t9ar~tenance and Economic Self-Support
"It is the Goal of the District of Columbia to offer income maintenance
and support services for those in need to the maximum extent possible, and
to enable dependent persons to become more self-supporting."
Social. Services
"It is the Goal of the District of Columbia to offer a co prehensive range
of carnunity-based social services for those in need."
Education
"It is the Goal of the District of Columbia to offer opportunities for a
high quality of education to all District residents."
Recreation
"It is the Goal of the District of Columbia to provide sufficient
recreation services, open space and access to a variety of recreational
opportunities for all District residents, workers, and visitors."
History and Culture
"It is the Goal of the District of Columbia to increase awareness of, and
access to facilities, places and activities essential to residents and
visitors' understanding of their culture and history."
Public Safety
"It is the Goal of the District of Col)ia to secure the rights and
safety of its residents, workers, and visitors, and the protection of
property, and to achieve equal justice under the law and a fair and
efficient resolution of disputes in the courts."
Human Services for Those with Special Needs
"It is the Goal of the District of Columbia to promote human services for
children and youth, older adults, the handicapped and others needing
special services."
Goals relating to the local economy deal with economic performance,
minority economic Participation, consumer interests, public revenue, tax
equity, cc.rununity partnerships, and the Daantown."
These goals are:
Economic Performance
"It is the Goal of the District of Columbia to have a high performance
economy within the District roporate borders."
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The land use goal reads as follows:
"It is the Goal of the District of Columbia to have efficient use of land
resources within legal, environmental and other public policy constraints
to meet neighborhood, community and city-wide needs, and help foster other
city goals."
These are two transportation goals: One related to the transportation of
people and the other to movements of goods and services.
Transportation of People
"It is the Goal of the District of Columbia to assure the movement of all
residents, workers, and visitors throughout the city to support the
effective functioning of all city activities."
Movements of Goods and Services
"It is the Goal of the District of Columbia to have efficient and
equitable movements of goods and services throughout the city."
The last goal concerns Regional equity and states that:
"It is the the Goal of the District of Columbia to support regional goals,
policies and working relationships that are fair and equitable to all
residents of the Washington Metropolitan Area."
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One of the distinctive features of our Nation's Capital is that from the
beginning it has been set apart for the special purpose of serving as the seat
of government. No one visiting Washington can fail to recognize that the
Government established here in the 18th Century was something new in the world,
and that the men who created it were fully conscious of the great enterprise on
which they had emoarke-d. The plans for the Federal City, as drawn for the
first President by Major Charles Pierre L'Enfant, began with the location of
the principal buildings of the new Government and the great avenues that w.'ould
connect them. Just as the new Government was not founded on small aspirations,
neither did Washington or L'Enfant make any little olans. The Caoital the
conceived was not intended to be completed in the life of one administration,
or one generation. They designed a Capital of a great nation: `--uilding it
would become the work of that nation.
Every a generation in our history has contributed to this work. The appearance
of the National Capital has been a matfer Of continue] Federal interest. D.x,nn
through the years those responsible been essentially faithful to the
original vision of President I',ashingten and i inspired city olanr r.
The McMillan Plan at the beginninq of this century reiterated the essential
principles of the L'Enfant scheme. The 1d?;illan Plan called for the
construction of the Mall, the Lincoln memorial, the Arlington Bridge, Arlington
National Cemetery, and p blic huildings just north of the connecting central.
green space.
With the creation of the National Capital Park and Planning Commission in 1^"),
the plans for the Capital. were further advanced, and in 1952, the National
Capital Planning Commission was given the charge to "plan the appropriate and
orderly develop-lent of the National Caooital and the conservation of the
important natural and historical features thereof."
The Capital has grc-f.m into a metropolitan region of 3 million people and
continue, to mature as the seat of the rederal government and the Nation's
major center of international activity. Its continuing developnent should?
instill a sense of national pride, provide current and historic evidence of the
accomplishments of this Nation, and reflect the prestige and dignity of its
institutions.
More than a century and a half of interaction between man-made plans an a
unique natural setting has produced a modern Capital with the timeles `baauty
of rise and river, street and circle, dyne and diagonal, monument and mall,
that fastens itself on the imagination. By continued careful, cccr_iir.ateJ, an,.l
comprehensive planning the future of the National Capital will be structured
and the great designs of the past extended and reinforced to fo_-tcr a Caooital.
worthy of a great Nation.
The proposed goal is to:
FC 1 E S A Q P ITAL 6?,lCJRT IY OF A GREAT N. T IO'N .
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FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT'
The basic strength of the economy of the National Capital Region rests in the
activities of national government conducted here. Although the Federal share
of the total regional employment has declined over the past quarter century,
the Federal government continues to be the single largest employer in the
Region. Federal employment in the Region now exceeds 471,000 employees and if
past trends continue it could reach over 480,000 by the Year 2000. Indications
are that for each new Federal civilian employee, one additional non-Federal jot)
is generated to provide consumer-type goods and services or housekeeping-type
goo-1s and services necessary for the operations of Federal agencies.
Additionally, 2.2 non-Federal jobs in various ancillary irtlustries, r jlation
support or industry support activities are generated. Consequently, about 3."
non-Federal jobs are anticipated in the Region for each new Federal job.
Not only does the size of the Federal work force influence the regional
economy, but the distribution of Federal employees within the Region can also
have positive impacts on local development and redevelopment. It is important,
therefore, that the location of Federal employment concentrations be
coordinated with the development policies and objectives of local, regional,
and state agencies as well as meeting the requirements of Federal agencies.
The proposed goal is to:
DEPLOY THE FEDERAL MURK FORCE IN TILE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION IN A
MANNER THAT ENHANCES TIE EFFICIENCY AND P.RODUCriviTY OF FEDERAL
AC ,NCIFS AND STRENGTHENS ECDNOt IC DEEITELOi'h Nr AND EMPLOYMENT
OPPORrINITIES.
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The unique importance of the physical appearance of the National Capital and
the significance of its history to the entire Nation have been recognized since
the Federal District was established and a special plan connissioned to guide
it development. The National Capital is a place where lan3marks have been
created as often as they have evolved, where the physical fabric has
traditionally reflected a conscious desire to build a capital worthy of the
Nation. In its three dimensions, it is an exhibit to the talents and
capacities of planners, architects, landscape architects and other artists and
designers throughout the history of the country. It is also a
three-dimensional exhibit of the contributions of hundreds of thousands of
persons who have made the Capital their home and been part of its development,
and to the foresight and exertions of legislators, Presirdents, officials and
citizens from elsewhere in the Nation.
Although interest in and planning for the preservation of important historic
and prehistoric districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects have
increased dramatically throughout the Region in recent years, long neglect and
accelerated urbanization still frequently bring about the loss or harmful
alteration of features significant to the National heritage. Valuable historic
resources continue to go unrecognized and unprotected while enormous private
and public energies are consumed in a battle over a single structure.
The identification, recognition, protection and enhancement of important
historic features of the National Capital as well as of a limited group of
non-Federal properties of specific National Capital interest in the reminder
of the Region are of prime concern. It is necessary to provide a coordinated
series of.policies together with appropriate implementation proposals to insure
that these irreplaceahle historic resources of Federal interest in the Region
continue to exist in pro7uctive harmony with modern society for the benefit of
those who live and work here and for future generations of Americans whose
Capital this is.
The proposed goal is to:
PRESERVE THE ItrPO7rAr r HISTORIC FEATURES OF THE NATIONAL, CAPITAL
V.'LIILE PERMITTING NI*J DEVFLOPMENT WHIC ! IS RESPEC['FUL OF THESE
FEATURES .
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The National Capital Region has many environmental problems, some more severe
than others: aircraft noise pollution; degradation of water quality in the
streams and waterways; non-point source pollution; periodic inadequate floc in
the Potomac River; increases in solid wastes generation and problems of
disposal; and depletion of our natural resources. Some of the land and water
areas have already sustained damage. There must be a vigorous and concerted
effort to enhance the quality of the environment in the Region before more
damage occurs.
The protection of human health, safety, and welfare, and the conservation of
resources is vital to maintaining desirable living and working conditions in
the Region. Maintaining the quality of the environment and conserving natural
resources requires careful planning and management in both public and privato
endeavors. All levels of government must work cooperatively to aid in the
mitigation of environmental problems.
The proposed goal is to:
ENHAN E THE QUALITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT'.
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The Region's transportation systems provide the access to all Federal
Facilities. The primary Federal use of the systems is the 5F0,000 daily
commuting trips of Federal employees, nearly 10 percent of the total of all
trips in the Region each day. In addition, persons doing business with Federal
agencies generate another d5,000 trips a day. The majority of these trips are
imposed on the highway system.
The Federal. Establishment requires adequate systems of highway, transit, rail,
and air transportation to, from, and within the Region for the efficient
movement of employees, visitors, and goods to serve its needs. The completion
of the regional Metrorail system will improve the efficiency and convenience of
Federal employee work trips, relieve traffic congestion, and improve
environmental conditions. Improvements in all systems will benefit Federal
users.
Tourists and visitors use a variety of transportation modes to come to the
Nationnal Capital, but most arrive by auto. Accommodating vehicles at Federal
Facilities is a constant problem and should be in accordance with the
availability of alternative transportation modes and cotmercial parking. The
optimum use of rail and air transportation facilities serving the Region should
be encouraged consistent with environmental constraints. Extension of the
Metrorail system to Dulles International Airport would make the use of that
facility more attractive and convenient.
The proposed goal is to:
P[ JFE ADECUATE TRANSPORTATION OF IRS IDE, WS , EMPLOYEE--),
VISITORS, AND CWDS . TO, FFCk1, AND WITHIN THE NATIONAL
CAPITAL REGION.
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CC IPARISON OF PROPOSED FEDERAL COALS WITH DI TRICr AND REGIOtNAL, CFCs
The following table compares the proposed Federal goals for the National
Capital with those of the District of Columbia Government and the Metropolitan
Washington Council of Governments.
There are 10 proposed Federal goals for the National Capital. For four of
these goals, there is no comparable or related goal in the expressed goals of
the District of Columbia and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
(COG). These four proposed Federal goals relate to the future Capital, Federal
facilities, diplanatic and international functions, and tourists and visitors.
For the remaining six goals, there are ccanparable or related District and/or
CDC, goals. These six goals relate to Federal employment; preservation and
historic features; open space and natural features; environment; energy
resources; and transportation. The proposed Federal employment goal, the
District Government goal and the COG goal all express a commitment to providing
greater job opportunities.
There are several District and COG goals for which there is no carparahle
Federal goal proposed. These District goals relate to the quality of life,
perceptions of the city, human relations, social concerns, the economy, land
use, and Regional equity. The District and COG share similar housing goals
while there is no District equivalent of CS)G's regional develoFment goals.
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-DEQUATE SYSTl24S FOR THE TRANSPORTATION
:N'fS, ]EMPLOYEES, VISITORS, AND COORS,
AND WITHIN THE NATIONAL. CAPITA[. REGION,
It is thee Coal or the District of Coltmthin
in have water resources of high qualiiy
within the DisLrtrt.
It is the Coal of the District of Columbia
to have high levels of community sanitation
and public hygiene.
It Is the Goal of the District of Columbia
to achieve and maintain effective manage-
ment of solid waste whirl) contributes to a
safe, healthful And satisfying environment.
It is the Goal of the District of Columbia
to achieve the control and reduction of
noise in the District of Columbia to levels
that contribute to a safe, healthful and
satisfying environment.
It Is the Coal of the District of Columbia
to achieve and maintain efficient use of
energy, sufficient energy supplies, and the
maximum use of new and plentiful energy
sources.
It in the Goal of the District of Columbia
to assure the movement of all residents,
workers, and visitors throughout the city
to support the effective functioning of
all city activities.
it is the Coal of the District of Columbia
to have efficient and equitable movements
of goods and so rvIces throtgItout the cite.
nevciop and manage the tr:
evstem to snpp..rt th.! achl
quality standards fur the
accordance with Clean Air
1977. 6/
Through coordination and f
area noise control progran
of residents in the metror
exposed to noise levels wl
affect their health and we
significantly reduced.
Develop and manage the tra
system to support national
energy conservation. _
Develop a transportation s
supports the Region's Herr
Policy of promoting a more
development pattern to con
water, land, and energy re
both land development and
planning strategies and mr
achieve Lhis goal.
Develop and manage the tra
system to support the aclti
quality standards for the
accordance with the Clean
menu of 1977. G/
Develop and manage the tra
system to support natin~ral
.?nrr gy conservation.
Manage the Irnnspnrtation
rcordinated operating, r.-g.
s.?rvlce policies to achirv
ufficirnvy and productlvlt
-,ystem as a whole.
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Ices for those with Special Needs
2rformance
-onomIc Participation
C parable D.C. Coal Comparable COG
It Is the Coal of the District of Columbia
to offer a comprehensive range of community-
based social services for those in need.
It Is the Coal of the District of Columbia
to offer opportunities for a high quality of
education to all District residents.
It Is the Coal of the District of Columbia
to increase awareness of, and access to
facilities, places and actiyities essential
to residents and visitors understanding of
their culture and history.
It Js the Coal of the District of Columbia
to secure the rights and safety of its
residents, workers, and visitors, and the
protection of property, and to achieve equal
justice under the law and a fair and efficient
resolution of disputes in the courts.
It Is the Goal of the District of Columbia
to promote human services for children and
youth, older adults, the handicapped and
others needing special services.
It Is the Coal of the District of Columbia
to have a high performance economy within
the District corporate borders.
It Is the Cnal of the District of Columbia
to seek ownership, management and joh
opportunities for Blacks. IU spnnics, women,
the handicapped, the elderly and other
residents of the District who may he under-
represented in the local economy.
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