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Appendix D: Public Meeting Presentation

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Smithsonian South Mall Campus Maste r Plan

E nvir

• nme nta l Asse ssme nt &

Se c tion 106 Consulta tion Public Sc oping Me e ting

Welcome

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• 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

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Purpo se o f T

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 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

• f 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.

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Pro je c t L

• c a tio n

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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.

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Purpo se a nd Ne e d fo r the Pro je c t

Purpose:

• Align facilities with SI strategic

plan

• Increase public access
• Realize benefits from the

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

Need:

• Revitalize buildings and replace

building systems at the end of their useful life

• Improve access, circulation, and

visibility

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Step 1

Initiate Project

Step 2

Collect Data

Step 3

Analyze Alternatives

Step 4

Public Review of Draft EA

Step 5

Final EA & FONSI

• Develop Purpose

and Need

• Conduct Agency

Public Scoping

• Develop Alternatives
• Analyze Existing

Conditions

• Analyze

Environmental Impacts

• Prepare draft EA
• Release Draft EA
• Hold 45-day

Comment Period

• Response to

Comments on Draft EA

• Prepare Final

EA/FONSI (if appropriate) We are Here

Na tio na l E nviro nme nta l Po lic y Ac t Pro c e ss

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Po te ntia l E nviro nme nta l I ssue & I mpa c t T

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• Historic Resources
• Cultural Landscapes
• Archeology
• Views
• Visitor Experience
• Planning Policies
• Sustainability
• Vegetation
• Lightscape Management
• Traffic
• Bicycle and Pedestrian
• Cumulative Effects
• Geotechnical issues
• Storm water management
• Circulation
• Hazardous Materials
• Solid Waste
• Air Quality
• Noise

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Step 1

Initiate the Process

Step 2

Identify Historic Properties

Step 3

Assess Adverse Effects

Step 4

Resolve Adverse Effects

• Define the Undertaking
• Initiate Section 106
• Identify Consulting Parties
• Involve the Public

We are Here

Na tio na l Histo ric Pre se rva tio n Ac t Se c tio n 106 Pro c e ss

Consulta tion with Consulting Pa rtie s

• Define Area of Potential

Effects (APE)

• Identify Historic/Cultural

Resources

• Assess Effects on

Historic Resources

• Apply Criteria of Adverse

Effect

• Avoid, Minimize, and/or

Mitigate Adverse Effects

• Notify ACHP of Adverse

Effects

• Create Resolution

Document (MOA/PA)

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Dra ft Are a o f Po te ntia l E ffe c ts (APE )

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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

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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.

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Cultura l L a ndsc a pe Re po rt

1850s-1890s

• Smithsonian

Castle

• Downing Plan

for Mall

• U.S. National

Museum (Arts and Industries)

• Army Medical

Museum

1900s-1940s

• McMillan Plan
• Freer Gallery
• Aircraft

Building

• Mall Roads and

Plantings

• Jefferson Drive

1950s-1970s

• Hirshhorn

Museum and Sculpture Garden

• Victorian

Garden and Parterre

1970s-1980s

• Quadrangle and

Haupt Garden

• Ripley Garden
• Folger Garden

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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.

Cultura l L a ndsc a pe Re po rt

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Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Yo u c a n a dd te xt he a r fo r the he a de r fro m the slide ma ste r

Smithsonian Institution South Mall Campus Master Plan

Sc he dule / Ne xt Ste ps:

Mile stone Date

Pub lic Me e ting T

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E nd o f Pub lic Sc o ping Pe rio d Ja nua ry 30, 2015 Be g in Pre pa ra tio n o f E nviro nme nta l Asse ssme nt Winte r 2014/ 2015 E A Pub lic Co mme nt Pe rio d (45 da ys) Spring 2015 Se c tio n 106 Co nsulting Pa rtie s Me e ting Winte r 2014‒Spring 2015 Pre pa ra tio n o f De c isio n Do c ume nt Spring / Summe r 2015 NCPC Appro va l F a ll 2015

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Oppo rtunitie s fo r Pub lic Co mme nt

Submit comments electronically:

http:/ / www.southmallcampus.si.edu

• r liz.estes@stantec.com

Submit written comments to:

Smithsonian South Mall Campus Master Plan Attn: Liz Estes, NEPA Compliance c/ o Stantec Consulting Services 6110 Frost Place Laurel, Maryland 20707

Tonight:

Write your comments on the comment cards provided or provide them to the stenographer

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Que stio ns

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