When I write my comments to the bCS/b plan (due 12/7) I will be bsure/b to consider the ideas in this thread and the NCTSOM report. by Richard Layman on Nov 20, 2009 4:52 pm (link). Im going to put in a blurb for the professional artists who live and work here in DC- why ... A lot of families took mini bvacations/b on the Tidal Basin and West Potomac Park prior to WW2. Yes Michael- you are correct- the locals did make more use of the Mall and it's surroundings in the old days. ...