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What is the L'Enfant Plan?

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The L'Enfant Plan was a blueprint for the design of Washington D.C., the capital of the United States. It was created by French architect Pierre Charles L'Enfant in 1791. The plan was based on a grid system, with broad avenues radiating out from the Capitol Building. It also included parks, squares, and other public spaces.
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