The National Capitol Urban Design and Security Plan
Author | : John V. Cogbill, III |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 89 |
Release | : 2002-06-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 0756742625 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780756742621 |
Rating | : 4/5 (621 Downloads) |
Download or read book The National Capitol Urban Design and Security Plan written by John V. Cogbill, III and published by . This book was released on 2002-06-30 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The National Capital Planning Comm. (NCPC) adopted a report of the Interagency Security Task Force which recommended specific urban design strategies to improve mobility & aesthetic conditions resulting from the installation of makeshift security measures throughout the Capital. With the assistance of nationally recognized urban designers, landscape architects, & security experts, the NCPC has prepared this design framework & implementation strategy for Washington's Monumental Core & the Downtown. Focuses on perimeter building security designed to protect employees, visitors, & federal functions & property from threats generated by unauthorized vehicles approaching or entering sensitive buildings. Color photos & drawings.