Who was the architect that designed the plans for Washington D.C.?

Benjamin Banneker finished the planning/design work that this chap failed to complete.

BENJAMIN BANNEKER. He took over the role of architect when L'enfant couldn't finish. Administrators of this site, please be factual when organizing and posting subjects. Note: he also chastised Jefferson for racist views of black people.

while bening tourists there my father and I would head straight to the capital building only to find yourselves on a road leaving town. After numerous tries we took a taxi to get there. The driver explained Washington was built like that in purpose so any enemies would have hard time reaching Capital.

cghow, thank you! when I didn't see his name as an option I became upset. I was named after me Banneker!

Benjamin Banicker a black man was person who laid the design of DC. However they have credit to this guy.

SilverDreameater9011, there is plenty of evidence that Andrew Ellicott took over after L'Enfant, not Banneker. Historians have looked carefully at this and there is plenty of evidence. Banneker was a pretty amazing guy but it's huge exaggeration to say he designed the Capitol. And in any case, it was clearly mainly L'Enfant responsible for the design of the city.

tystyx, Take uber or Metro never drive or park in DC

I remember learning this from a previous question and it's comments. more good examples of learning to acquire from this game

as I understand it there are various Masonic symbols incorporated in the layout

I love Washington DC, very city well designed !!

Player #35859425, That is a fact!

Player #7938764, don't believe everything you hear!

Vic, that is so funny! love your question. 🤣😅😂

SilverDreameater9011, I would like to know who designed my trailer here in my trailer park, it’s slowly coming apart..

I like playing this game because you learn so much.

Anybody who's been to DC for a length of time would know of the L'Enfant Plaza or the Metro stop

I've been to DC many times and surely admire the layout. I especially love the cherry blossoms. Debby

Who would have a clue to that question?????

I like it AJ

Beautiful city 🇺🇸

DeDark Queendom, that is a lie.

SkullRaider83, Same here. Hope I can turn it around!

I make no comment, opinion or preference in reference to this information, however, given the quality of the information in this game, I wanted to look up both Peter Charles L'enfant and Benjamin Banneker. Given the dates and some basic information, some parts did not quite add up. In any case, without taking an opinion or side, here are the first two paragraphs in Wikipedia regarding, specifically, Benjamin Banneker: According to accounts that began to appear during the 1960s or earlier, a substantial mythology has exaggerated the accomplishments of Benjamin Banneker (1731–1806), who was a free African American almanac author, astronomer, surveyor, naturalist, and farmer. Well-known speakers, writers, artists and others have created, repeated and embellished a large number of such questionable reports during the two centuries that have elapsed since Banneker lived. Several such urban legends describe Banneker's alleged activities in the Washington, D.C. area around the time that he assisted Andrew Ellicott in the initial survey of the boundaries of the future federal district. Others involve his clock, his almanacs and his journals. Although parts of African-American culture, all lack support by historical evidence. Some are contradicted by such evidence. A United States postage stamp and the names of a number of recreational and cultural facilities, schools, streets and other facilities and institutions throughout the United States have commememorated Banneker.

L33tShapeshifter6028, he was a member of the masons. much hidden symbolism in the design. obelisks pentagrams etc.

Player #2302284, I'd let him keep the credit ... I work in DC and it's a horrible, confusing mess !!! Just sayin ' 🙄

Eveangelica, you are so right. If you drive, beware! There are foreign national who have immunity even if they cause an accident. Also traffic and parking are difficult.

"l'enfente"...yep, seems like an infant drew up the the plans for this city.

Trebonator417, it was set up so a few artillery units could be placed in each circle and command the major avenues. The only time it was challenged was 1814 and... well, anyway, it was a nice theory, at least.

c'mon guys really? anyone pay attention in school?

what a crappy design. a wagon wheel with spokes? I guess it's fitting since politicians talk in circles.