National Capital Planning Commission in the United States

The National Capital Planning Commission is the central agency for conducting
planning and development activities for Federal lands and facilities in the National
Capital Region. The region includes the District of Columbia and all land areas within
the boundaries of Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties in Maryland and Fairfax,
Loudoun, Prince William, and Arlington Counties and the City of Alexandria in
Virginia.

The National Capital Planning Commission was established as a park
planning agency by act of June 6, 1924, as amended (40 U.S.C. 71 et seq.).
Two years later its role was expanded to include comprehensive planning.
In 1952, under the National Capital Planning Act, the Commission was
designated the central planning agency for the Federal and District of Columbia
governments.

In 1973, the National Capital Planning Act was amended by the District of
Columbia Home Rule Act, which made the mayor of the District of Columbia the
chief planner for the District and gave the Commission specific authority for
reviewing certain District decisions. The Commission continues to serve as the
central planning agency for the Federal Government in the National Capital
Region.

The Commission is composed of five appointed and seven ex officio members.
Three citizen members, including the Chairman, are appointed by the President
and two by the mayor of the District of Columbia. Presidential appointees
include one resident each from Maryland and Virginia and one from anywhere
in the United States. The two mayoral appointees must be District of Columbia
residents.

For further information, contact the National Capital Planning Commission, 401 Ninth Street NW., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20004. Phone, 202–482–7200. Fax, 202–482–7272. Email, info@ncpc.gov. Internet, http://www.ncpc.gov.