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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
ISBN-10
1442630558
ISBN-13
9781442630550
eBay Product ID (ePID)
223821488
Product Key Features
Author
Lisa Benton-Short
Format
Trade Paperback (US), Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Architecture
Type
Textbook
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
Toronto
Content Note
36, 2 Figures, 6 Maps
Author Biography
Lisa Benton-Short is Chair and associate professor in the Department of Geography at George Washington University and Senior Fellow with the Sustainability Collaborative.