Assets

• Proximity to the Washington Monument and axis of 14 Revolutionary War memorials
• Direct view of Pulaski Memorial
• View of Hamilton statue at Treasury
• About 30 landmarks, a heritage trail and other symbols of the Revolutionary War, Civil Rights and national government encircle the site and stretch down Pennsylvania Avenue to the Capitol
• Current use of the site as a gathering place
• Many nearby restaurants, shops and tourist destinations, including White House Visitors Center
• M.L. King, Jr. time capsule and name “Freedom Plaza”

Challenges

• No direct view of the Washington Monument
• Requires extensive improvements and, likely, complete redevelopment
• Time and effort involved in working with Freedom Plaza stakeholders to obtain the site
• Placement of inaugural bleachers