Awards

• Winner of <P>John Brinckerhoff Jackson Prize awarded by The American Association of Geographers</P> 2017 (United States)
• Winner of John Brinckerhoff Jackson Prize awarded by The American Association of Geographers 2017 (United States)

Overview

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.

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Author:   Lisa Benton-Short
Publisher:   University of Toronto Press
Imprint:   University of Toronto Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.640kg
ISBN:  

9781442630550

ISBN 10:   1442630558
Pages:   296
Publication Date:   20 July 2016
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

List of Tables List of Figures List of Plates Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: From Grand Avenue to Public Space: A Brief History of the Mall Part I: Management Challenges Chapter 2: Neglecting the Mall Chapter 3: Managing the Mall Part II Use and Development Pressures Chapter 4: Making Space for the Dream Chapter 5: Brawl on the Mall Chapter 6: Securing the Mall Part III Planning and Public Participation Chapter 7: Whose Mall is It? Chapter 8: The Right to the Mall Chapter 9: Envisioning a 21st Century Mall Conclusion Notes and References

Reviews

`This is a valuable document in the development of a movement towards rationalization and reform of Mall governance.' -- Don Alexander Hawkins * Washington History Spring 2017 *

Author Information

Lisa Benton-Short is Chair and associate professor in the Department of Geography at George Washington University and Senior Fellow with the Sustainability Collaborative.

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