Security Measures Don't Have To Be Ugly

National Capital Planning Commission task force has proposed a $800 million plan to provide better-looking security for monuments in the nation's capital.

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July 11, 2002, 9:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Under the plan's terms, long-decried Jersey barriers and earth-filled sewer pipes would give way to measures designed to blend in with their surroundings... The plan divides the city into nine sectors that have particular architectural features that the recommendations aim to complement."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

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