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Book SynopsisIn The National Mall, Lisa Benton-Short explores the critical issues that are redefining and reshaping this extraordinary public space.
Trade Review‘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 *
‘An excellent book on the National Mall’s history of failures and mismanagement… Benton-Short’s book is firmly rooted in social science scholarship, but it should be read by everyone interested in the past, present, and future of public spaces.’ -- Mark A Barron * H-FedHist July 2017 *
Table of ContentsList 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
