Park Service offers long-term Mall overhaul plans

Widely available amenities, improved access, rehabilitated grounds and the preservation of resources highlight the National Park Service plan for the National Mall, now available for public consumption after a three-year drafting process.

The 600-page document represents the Park Service’s long-term effort to “restore the National Mall so that it may continue to symbolize the ideals and greatness envisioned for the United States of America.” The 684-acre park is plagued by a lack of amenities, challenges for pedestrians as well as vehicles and more than $400 million in overdue maintenance.