facilities renewal master plan - National Zoo - Smithsonian Institution
facilities renewal master plan - National Zoo - Smithsonian Institution
facilities renewal master plan - National Zoo - Smithsonian Institution
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FACILITIES MASTER PLAN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT<br />
Figure 4. The No-Action Alternative<br />
D. Alternative A<br />
Alternative A (see Figure 5) would involve the development of large, multi-species<br />
exhibits throughout the <strong>National</strong> <strong>Zoo</strong>, distributing visitors evenly across the <strong>National</strong><br />
<strong>Zoo</strong>’s <strong>facilities</strong>. Entrances would be consolidated into three visitor service hubs. This<br />
would include revitalization of the existing Connecticut Avenue entry (1), the addition of<br />
a Mid-Point entry (2), and reworking of the Harvard Street Bridge/Beach Drive entry (3).<br />
The current Bus Lot (5) would be reclaimed for exhibit space. Two turnarounds along<br />
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