
Mencer Donahue Edwards wishes Happy New Year to all our clients, colleagues, associates, and friends, expresses "bon voyage" as we journey together into 2010 and thanks you for helping making 2009 a huge success!

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The Smithsonian Institution and the National Capital Planning Commission will host a public scoping meeting on the proposed construction of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The new museum will be built on the National Mall on a five-acre site at 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W....
The meeting will solicit public comments for consideration in the Tier II Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which will assess potential effects of constructing and operating the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Since the Tier I EIS was completed in summer 2008, an architectural team has been selected for the museum and pre-design studies, including a geotechnical report, have been completed. The Tier II EIS will study the effects of more refined concept alternatives that the architectural team will develop using the building parameters and design principles that came out of the Tier I EIS. The meeting also will cover the National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 process. Discussion topics will include land use and visitation, cultural resources, transportation, and natural resources. Representatives of the selected architectural team of Freelon Adjaye Bond/SmithGroup will be at the meeting.
Comments also can be submitted as follows:
• By e-mail: NMAAHC.EIS.Comments@aecom.com
• By mail: EDAW/AECOM
Attn: NMAAHC EIS Comments
601 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Comments must be postmarked or received by e-mail by December 24, 2009.
More information about the museum can be found on the Web at www.nmaahc.si.edu and about the Tier I EIS at www.louisberger-nmaahceis.com.
for the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Time:5:30PM Thursday, December 10th
Location:Smithsonian Castle

Matt AmericaSpeaks was kind enough to highlight me in their "Facilitator Spotlight." Check it out.
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Leau Starting Monday, Nov 30th - JSA and The African Burial Ground National Monument in NYC will be hosting a series of Open Houses in NYC Nov. 30th - Dec 3rd. Check the JSA Events Calendar for more details.

Mencer Donahue Edwards I'm in Midland Michigan for the Fall meeting of the Sustainability External Advisory Council (SEAC) of The Dow Chemical Company, November 18-20.

Jerome Paige Happy Birthday JSA. The best years are yet to come. Keep up the good work.

Leau Save The Dates! -JSA and The African Burial Ground National Monument in NYC will be hosting a series of Open Houses in NYC Nov. 30th - Dec 3rd. Check the JSA Events Calendar for more details.

Leau JSA and Gateway! - JSA Principal and CEO Don Edwards and Associate A. Emory will be presenting information to the Queens NY Community Board 10 on the current General Management Planning Process that's underway for the National Parks Service's Gateway National Recreation Area (NY/NJ). Meeting will be held on Tues, Nov 10th, 7:30pm in Queens.

Justice & Sustainability Associates, LLC Happy Birthday JSA! Here's to another successful 10 years!

Justice & Sustainability Associates, LLC 10th Birthday Spotlight: "Why The Name Had To Be Justice AND Sustainability." This week we are celebrating JSA's 10th birthday as JSA Principal and CEO, Don Edwards, reflects on the importance of both words: Justice and Sustainability. Please see our 'notes' tab to leanr more and post your comments!

"In 1997, when it was time to make a name, while I dried those dishes, two concepts-Justice and Sustainability-were bouncing around in my head. I knew I wanted to give both concepts equal status. ‘Sustainable’ didn’t work. Nor did ‘sustainable and just’ exactly roll off my tongue. So I ju...

Justice & Sustainability Associates, LLC At the CapitalSpace Public Meeting on Tuesday October 27th, JSA Principal and CEO, Don Edwards, facilitated the discussion - introducing the guests and speakers, before moving into the audience to guide the Question-and-Answer session. JSA Project Coordinator Todd Stephens managed equipment set-up and logistics. There... was a great turnout of approximately 80 people from the District community at the meeting and many interested DC citizens had the opportunity to give their input on the CapitalSpace project.
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At the CapitalSpace Public Meeting on Tuesday October 27th, JSA Principal and CEO, Don Edwards, facilitated the discussion - introducing the guests and speakers, before moving into the audience to guide the Question-and-Answer session. JSA Project Coordinator Todd Stephens managed equipment set-up and logistics. There... was a great turnout of approximately 80 people from the District community at the meeting and many interested DC citizens had the opportunity to give their input on the CapitalSpace project.
During the presentation the following "6 Big Ideas" were explained:
*Linking Fort Circle Parks
*Improving Public School Yards
*Enhancing Urban Natural Resources
*Improving Playfields
*Enhancing Center City Parks
*Transforming Small Parks
Photos of this event will be posted soon.
For more information please visit the CapitalSpace website: http://www.capitalspace.gov/
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Washington, DC is recognized the world over for its broad open spaces and beautiful vistas. Residents and visitors alike cherish the city’s parks and open spaces, which serve as home to many of our nation’s treasured icons as well as hubs of neighborhood life.

Justice & Sustainability Associates, LLC Check out the article "Blighted Neighborhoods Targeted For Renewal Project," to learn more about development in Indianapolis.
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INDIANAPOLIS -- A team of national architects wants feedback on neighborhood renewal on Indianapolis' near-north side. Wednesday, October 28, 2009.
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