Fort Circle Parks
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A circle of Civil War forts erected to defend the nation’s capital has been named a top regional conservation priority by the Washington Smart Growth Alliance. The Fort Circle Parks are part of NCPC’s joint CapitalSpace initiative that aims to link the parks to surrounding neighborhoods and local, regional, and national trail systems.
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Next Commission Meeting
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The next monthly public Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2008, at 12:30 p.m. in the Commission offices. The tentative agenda is available online; by calling our offices at 202-482-7200; or by emailing info@ncpc.gov. Please see the Public Notices and Comments page for current and previous notices.
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Autumn 2008 Quarterly
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NCPC’s Autumn 2008 Quarterly newsletter is now available online. The cover story highlights the recent National Building Museum program “How Tall to Build.” Other articles include a write-up on NCPC’s recent conference, Capitals Alliance 2008: Greening the World’s Capital Cities, the agency’s sustainability efforts, and a review of Commission actions taken in July-September.
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Capitals Alliance Delegates Sign Green Declaration
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Delegates from 15 national capitals around the world closed out the week-long conference Capitals Alliance 2008: Greening the World’s Capital Cities with a pledge to help create a more sustainable planet.
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October E-Newsletter
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The agency's October e-newsletter is now available online. Read about NCPC's position on Washington's iconic skyline and what's next for the National Capital Framework Plan now that the public comment period has drawn to a close.
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