West Heating Plant

Jul 16, 2018 | {Archived & Historical}, Historic Preservation

The West Heating Plant, an Art Moderne building completed in 1946, was designed by the Supervising Architect of the Federal Public Buildings and competed in 1946 in the Art Moderne Style.  In 2013, as surplus property and as a contributing building to the Georgetown...

Comprehensive Plan—Federal Elements

May 7, 2018 | Active, Planning

The Federal Elements are prepared by the National Capital Planning Commission and guide federal planning and development in the nation’s capital. The policies guide NCPC actions on federal plans, proposals, and developments it reviews.   Document Library...

Lincoln Memorial

Feb 19, 2018 | Active, Historic Preservation

The Lincoln Memorial opened to the public in 1922 as the monumental western terminus of the National Mall.    The Greek temple-style structure, built of Colorado marble, was designed by architect Henry Bacon to house Daniel Chester French’s  massive seated sculpture...

Public Transportation

Apr 24, 2017 | Active, Transportation

The Committee of 100 was an early and strong supporter of the Metro subway system to serve the DC metropolitan area.  We continue to advocate for significant improvements and sound investments in mass transit to benefit the city and the region.

Billboards, Digital Signs & Communications

Apr 17, 2017 | Active, Transportation

The C100 has been an active advocate for laws and regulations aimed at limiting the intrusion of commercial signage on city streetscapes, as well as strict enforcement of existing sign laws.   In 2010, the C100 successfully opposed a proposal for expansion of the...