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Appendix D: Public Meeting Presentation

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r Smithsonian South Mall Campus Maste r Plan E nvir onme nta l Asse ssme nt & Se c tion 106 Consulta tion Public Sc oping Me e ting Welcome

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r T o nig ht’ s Ag e nda • Welcome/ Introductions • Purpose of the Meeting • Project Introduction • National Environmental Policy Act Overview • National Historic Preservation Act Overview • Concept Alternatives • Next Steps/ Schedule • Open Discussion/ Comments 2 December 16, 2014

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r Purpo se o f T o nig ht’ s Me e ting  The purpose of this meeting is to gather early public input on proposed alternatives and issues to be evaluated in the Environmental Assessment.  You may talk directly with members of the Smithsonian and BIG project team as well as with NCPC staff who are collaborating with us to complete NEPA and Section 106 processes.  Comments may be made in writing or with the stenographer. 3 December 16, 2014

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r Pro je c t L o c a tio n 4 December 16, 2014

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r Pro je c t Ove rvie w & Ba c kg ro und • In 2012, Smithsonian Steering Committee developed project goals and priorities for the South Mall area. • Existing conditions survey was conducted that included testing initial planning options for their feasibility in meeting Smithsonian requirements. • Master Plan alternatives have been developed and are presented tonight. • The Smithsonian and NCPC acting as the lead agencies, have initiated work on an Environmental Assessment (EA) and Section 106 to evaluate the impacts of these plan alternatives. 5 December 16, 2014

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r Purpo se a nd Ne e d fo r the Pro je c t Purpose: Need: • Align facilities with SI strategic • Revitalize buildings and replace plan building systems at the end of • Increase public access their useful life • Realize benefits from the • Improve access, circulation, and visibility efficiencies of an integrated plan • Improve and expand visitor services and educational programs by providing spaces for public gatherings and programming as well as retail and food services 6 December 16, 2014

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r Na tio na l E nviro nme nta l Po lic y Ac t Pro c e ss We are Here Step 4 Step 1 Step 2 Step 5 Step 3 Public Review of Initiate Project Collect Data Analyze Alternatives Final EA & FONSI Draft EA • Develop Purpose • Analyze Existing • Analyze • Release Draft EA • Response to and Need Conditions Environmental • Hold 45-day Comments on • Conduct Agency Impacts Comment Period Draft EA Public Scoping • Prepare draft EA • Prepare Final • Develop Alternatives EA/FONSI (if appropriate) 7 December 16, 2014

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r Po te ntia l E nviro nme nta l I ssue & I mpa c t T o pic s • Historic Resources • Geotechnical issues • Cultural Landscapes • Storm water management • Archeology • Circulation • Views • Hazardous Materials • Visitor Experience • Solid Waste • Planning Policies • Air Quality • Sustainability • Noise • Vegetation • Lightscape Management • Traffic • Bicycle and Pedestrian • Cumulative Effects 8 December 16, 2014

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r Na tio na l Histo ric Pre se rva tio n Ac t Se c tio n 106 Pro c e ss We are Here Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 1 Identify Historic Assess Adverse Resolve Adverse Initiate the Process Properties Effects Effects • Define the Undertaking • Define Area of Potential • Assess Effects on • Avoid, Minimize, and/or • Initiate Section 106 Effects (APE) Historic Resources Mitigate Adverse Effects • Identify Consulting Parties • Identify Historic/Cultural • Apply Criteria of Adverse • Notify ACHP of Adverse • Involve the Public Resources Effect Effects • Create Resolution Document (MOA/PA) Consulta tion with Consulting Pa rtie s 9 December 16, 2014

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r Dra ft Are a o f Po te ntia l E ffe c ts (APE ) 10 December 16, 2014

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r Histo ric Re so urc e s in Ca mpus Are a L ’ E nfa nt Pla n/ Pla n o f the City o f Wa shing to n D.C. Inventory, National Register, National Historic Landmark Na tio na l Ma ll Histo ric Distric t D.C. Inventory, National Register Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Dow ning Urn, and Joseph Henry Statue contribute to district Smithso nia n I nstitutio n Building “Ca stle ” D.C. Inventory, National Register, National Historic Landmark Arts a nd I ndustrie s Building D.C. Inventory, National Register, National Historic Landmark F re e r Ga lle ry o f Art D.C. Inventory, National Register 11 December 16, 2014

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r Cultura l L a ndsc a pe Re po rt The purpose of the Cultural Landscape Report (CLR) is to: 1. Document history of South Mall Campus Area; 2. Describe the existing conditions; 3. Assess the significance and integrity of the site; and 4. Provide recommendations for treatment and management. 12 December 16, 2014

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r Cultura l L a ndsc a pe Re po rt 1850s-1890s 1900s-1940s • Smithsonian • McMillan Plan • Freer Gallery Castle • Downing Plan • Aircraft for Mall Building • U.S. National • Mall Roads and Museum (Arts Plantings • Jefferson Drive and Industries) • Army Medical Museum 1950s-1970s 1970s-1980s • Hirshhorn • Quadrangle and Museum and Haupt Garden • Ripley Garden Sculpture Garden • Folger Garden • Victorian Garden and Parterre 13 December 16, 2014

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r Cultura l L a ndsc a pe Re po rt The CLR is anticipated to be completed in early spring 2015. The findings of the CLR will serve to inform both Section 106/ NEPA consultation and the Master Plan design. 14 December 16, 2014

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m South Mall Campus Master Plan the slide ma ste r