Reclaiming DC's Unique History
...and FUTURE
Through preservation, conservation, and innovation, to reclaim the McMillan Sand Filtration site and create a vibrant community and economic asset -– transforming a sustainable past into a sustainable future.
• Creating over 14 ACRES of much needed, publicly accessible parkland for Wards 5, 1 & 4
• Utilizing the underground filter cells for retail & economic development
• Preserving & showcasing McMillan’s unique architecture & technology as a turn-of-the-century Public Health Landmark
• Including public services such as library, senior center, recreation center
• Uncovering the stream under the site (the Tiber River) for community recreation and effective stormwater & aquifer management
• Factoring in the impact of other development in this area of DC
• Proposing necessary improvements to the currently inadequate transportation network surrounding McMillan
Through…
COMMUNITY PROCESS
Engaging all stakeholders through an open, democratic, and participatory process
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
Creatively transforming the site's unique above- and below-ground features using future-friendly building methods and materials
MUNICIPAL, FEDERAL & PRIVATE COLLABORATION
Forming public-private partnerships to develop and maintain the new McMillan. Possible partners include the DC Department of Parks & Recreation, US Departments of Energy and Agriculture, the Smithsonian, the National Arboretum, the National Park Service, NASA, and other partners potentially interested in using the site
ECONOMIC VIABILITY
Creating a DESTINATION offering unique, site-realted amenities, retail, dining, entertainment
Generating jobs for LOCAL residents
Incorporating a new National Center for Sustainable Technology to inspire scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs
