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Experience and past studies clearly establish the need for convenient visitor parking and the two feasibility studies recommend the early development of underground facilities. The "turn-key" concept of private development offers an opportunity to shorten the design and construction time and to make the facility operational in 18 to 24 months with potential savings in cost by close supervision of the Architect/Engineer Developer.

A project prospectus is being developed which will be useful in informing and attempting to gain the support of Federal and District of Columbia agencies for this project. Ideally, the Department of the Interior would adopt a leadership role in this project.

The Regents will be kept informed on the progress in this matter.