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...

Walter Reed Campus

Mar 30, 2016 | Active, Historic Preservation

Located in northwest Washington between 16th Street and Georgia Avenue, the 113-acre Walter Reed Campus was one of the most famous military facilities in the United States.  Its hospital opened its doors in 1909 to ten patients, and fourteen years later Gen. John J....

Streets, Roads, Parking, and Bridges

Sep 14, 2014 | Active, Transportation

Chosen by Congress as the site for a permanent seat of government in 1790, Washington became one of the few cities in the world planned expressly as a national capital.  Pierre-Charles L’Enfant’s plan was influenced by Baroque landscape architecture, with wide avenues...

Comprehensive Plan

Jan 6, 2011 | Active, Planning, Zoning

The Comprehensive Plan sets the framework that shapes changes to the City. For as long as DC has had a Comprehensive Plan, the Committee of 100 has worked with the Office of Planning, DC Council and other organizations on the text of the Plan. The DC elements of the...