National Capital Planning Commission.
United States federal government's planning agency for the National Capital Region
Kennedy Center removes 'Blue' sculpture as parkway lanes close
The Kennedy Center began dismantling Joel Shapiro's Blue sculpture, installed in 2019, as part of broader changes to the center under President Trump's push to reshape Washington's cultural institutions, with the artist's work potentially reinstalled elsewhere. The removal has drawn public reaction and involved logistical disruptions, including temporary traffic closures and ongoing debates over the center's branding and future renovations.
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About National Capital Planning Commission
The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) is a U.S. government executive branch agency that provides planning guidance for Washington, D.C., and the surrounding National Capital Region. Through its planning policies and review of development proposals, the Commission seeks to protect and enhance the resources of the U.S. national capital.
Everything about National Capital Planning Commission →- Country
- United States
- Headquarters
- Washington, D.C.
- Inception
- 1924, June 6, 1924, July 19, 1952
- Website
- http://www.ncpc.gov/, https://www.ncpc.gov/