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Mount Vernon Launches Landmark Estate-Wide Landscape Plan

Mount Vernon launches a comprehensive, estate-wide landscape plan for its 500 acres, led by NBW.
The plan is grounded in historical research, ecological analysis, and operational planning.
Mount Vernon aims to connect the Mansion quarter with broader landscapes to deepen interpretation.
Jonathan Kavalier appointed Executive Director of Gardens & Landscapes to lead new efforts.
NBW will oversee a multidisciplinary team addressing trees, soils, drainage, and visitor infrastructure.
Key goals include expanding public understanding of Washington’s land relationship and strengthening sustainability.
The landscape plan supports Mount Vernon’s 250th independence anniversary as a living landscape.
The MVLA emphasizes sustainability and visitor engagement in the new landscape framework.
New leadership and NBW partnership signal a long-term commitment to Mount Vernon’s iconic landscape.

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