SMITHSONIAN SOUTH MALL CAMPUS MASTER PLAN

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1 Smithsonian Institution You can South add Mall text Campus hear Master for Plan the header from the slide master Section 106 Consulting Parties Meeting June 9, 2015 SMITHSONIAN SOUTH MALL CAMPUS MASTER PLAN

2 Smithsonian Institution You can South add Mall text Campus hear Master for Plan the header from the slide master Agenda Welcome and Introductions NEPA Update and Coordination with Section 106 Consultation Section 106 Overview Goals and Objectives Presentation of Alternatives Alternatives Considered but Dismissed Discussion/Comments Next Steps/Schedule June 9,

3 Smithsonian Institution You can South add Mall text Campus hear Master for Plan the header from the slide master NEPA Update Roles of NCPC and Smithsonian Summary of NEPA Process to Date Scoping Period: December 2014 to January 2015 Converting from an Environmental Assessment (EA) to an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an EIS June 9,

4 Smithsonian Institution You can South add Mall text Campus hear Master for Plan the header from the slide master NEPA, Section 106, and Agency Coordination June 9,

5 Smithsonian Institution You can South add Mall text Campus hear Master for Plan the header from the slide master Section 106 Update Documents posted at Castle Historic Structure Report; Arts & Industries Historic Structure Report; 95% Cultural Landscape Report, South Mall Campus; Scoping Report; and Consulting Party Meeting #2 Presentation March 30, 2015 List of Historic Resources in the South Mall Campus Goals and Objectives of the South Mall Master Plan as illustrated in the Alternatives June 9,

6 Smithsonian Institution You can South add Mall text Campus hear Master for Plan the header from the slide master Historic Resources in the South Mall Campus The Smithsonian Institution Building (The Castle), 1855 A National Historic Landmark, 1965; Listed in the National Register 1966; Added to the DC Inventory of Historic Sites, 1964 The Arts & Industries Building (A&I), 1881 A National Historic Landmark, 1971; Listed in the National Register 1971; Added to the DC Inventory of Historic Sites, 1964 The Freer Gallery of Art, 1923 Listed in the National Register 1969; Added to the DC; Inventory of Historic Sites, 1964 Contributing to National Mall Historic District The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (contributing building, 1974) The Smithsonian Institution is in the process of completing a Determination of Eligibility (DOE) for the Hirshhorn, to determine its eligibility for listing in the National Register Joseph Henry Statue (contributing object, 1883) Andrew Jackson Downing Memorial Urn (contributing object, 1856) June 9,

7 Smithsonian Institution You can South add Mall text Campus hear Master for Plan the header from the slide master Historic Resources in the South Mall Campus As of June 2015, the Quadrangle Complex is only major resource not listed in the National Register of Historic Places The Quadrangle Complex (completed 1987) The complex includes the below-grade S. Dillon Ripley Center, the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, the National Museum of African Art, and the three related entry pavilions above grade. The Haupt Garden is considered the setting for the Quadrangle and its related pavilions. It is anticipated that the expanded and amended National Mall Historic District will be accepted by the National Register of Historic Places by the end of this year. As such, the Consulting Parties should view all the properties within the site as contributing for purposes of evaluating impacts from the proposed Alternative Master Plans. June 9,

8 Smithsonian Institution You can South add Mall text Campus hear Master for Plan the header from the slide master Smithsonian South Mall Campus Master Plan Restore and rehabilitate buildings and landscape to adapt for enhanced visitor amenities, additional program space, consolidated delivery of goods and services, enhanced utility performance, site access and sustainability June 9,

9 Smithsonian Institution You can South add Mall text Campus hear Master for Plan the header from the slide master Goals and Objectives Smithsonian has three overriding goals for the South Mall Campus Master Plan: I. Restore and Rehabilitate Buildings and Landscapes II. Enhance Visitor Experiences III. Improve Service Delivery, Sustainability, Security, and Energy performance in the operations of the Campus June 9,

10 Smithsonian Institution You can South add Mall text Campus hear Master for Plan the header from the slide master I. Restore and Rehabilitate Buildings and Landscapes - with emphasis on historic preservation, replacing end of life utilities, across campus accessibility east to west, enhanced strengthening of materials for seismic and blast, increased educational spaces, more variety of gallery and exhibit spaces, expanded delivery and support spaces. June 9,

11 Smithsonian Institution You can South add Mall text Campus hear Master for Plan the header from the slide master II. Enhance Visitor Experiences - provide centralized visitor info desks with integrated access to museums, better ADA access, interconnectivity of buildings and gardens, better way finding and visibility from Mall and throughout campus, well placed food, bathrooms, exhibits, resting spaces, expanded garden spaces. June 9,

12 Smithsonian Institution You can South add Mall text Campus hear Master for Plan the header from the slide master III. Improve Service Delivery, Sustainability, Security, and Energy Performance in the operations of the Campus -provide larger centralized truck delivery, more energy efficiency in mechanical/electrical systems, better internal handling of waste removal/ recycling, better lower level museum connections, more efficient security screening, improved perimeter security, better storm water management. June 9,

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80 Smithsonian Institution You can South add Mall text Campus hear Master for Plan the header from the slide master Alternatives Considered but Dismissed A & I as a Permanent Visitor Center Iconic importance of Castle as the first stop for the Visitor Center will continue after the restoration of the Castle. The Great Hall will be the primary information center with amenities located on the lower level. This will also allow for direct access to the Quadrangle museums Sackler Gallery and the National Museum of African Art. Current Castle Great Hall Visitor Center will be improved and remain after restoration June 9,

81 Smithsonian Institution You can South add Mall text Campus hear Master for Plan the header from the slide master Alternatives Considered but Dismissed A & I as a Permanent Visitor Center A&I is a major building asset for the Smithsonian. It is currently being improved to support special events and limited public uses in the Spring of The building will serve as a temporary Visitors Center when the Castle is undergoing restoration. June 9,

82 Smithsonian Institution You can South add Mall text Campus hear Master for Plan the header from the slide master Alternatives Considered but Dismissed Demolition of Castle basement and extensive removal of walls The Castle basement spaces have their own historic character, as seen in these historic images. Dismissed concept When the Castle is restored and reinforced to accommodate seismic retrofit, the treatment used will minimize removal of historic materials and maximize retention of historic character. Historic images of the Castle basement. Currently, these spaces are impacted by extensive piping and utility runs in the ceilings and numerous mechanical and electrical rooms. June 9,

83 Smithsonian Institution You can South add Mall text Campus hear Master for Plan the header from the slide master Discussion/Comments June 9,

84 Smithsonian Institution You can South add Mall text Campus hear Master for Plan the header from the slide master Next Steps/Schedule Meeting Date NEPA Public Scoping Meeting December 16, 2014 Section 106 Overview & Purpose and Need March 30, 2015 Master Plan Alternatives June 9, 2015 Consulting Parties Meeting - Castle Summer (July) 2015 Consulting Parties Meeting Landscape and Gardens Ongoing Section 106 Consultation and Preparation of Draft EIS Late Summer-Fall 2015 Fall 2015 Spring 2016 NCPC Review of Draft Master Plan Fall 2016 Winter 2017 NCPC Review of Final Plan Spring 2017 June 9,

85 Smithsonian Institution You can South add Mall text Campus hear Master for Plan the header from the slide master Please send written comments to Michelle Spofford at by Tuesday, June 23 June 9,