LinkLinks DCist: Without Tourists, The National Mall Is Weirdly Quiet And Unusually Green By Editor On Apr 25, 2020 Last updated Apr 25, 2020 32 Share Protecting America’s front yard hasn’t always been easy. To shield the National Mall from damage caused by its 30 million visitors a year, the National Park Service invested $40 million to replace the grass with sustainable turf in 2016. NPS also installed 16 acres of protective decking in preparation for Donald Trump’s 2017 inauguration. But it seems like the best thing for the turf has been simply staying off of it. 32 Share FacebookTwitterReddItWhatsAppEmailPrint
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