In September 2003, the NPS entered into an Interagency Agreement with the General Services Administration to prepare a report on alternatives for the future management of the African Burial Ground. NPS also provided assistance to GSA on the selection of an appropriate memorial design.

* indicates the current step in the planning process
Step 1. NPS Listening Sessions
Step 2. Meaning, Significance and Character Public Meetings
Step 3. Memorial Public Forums
Step 4. Visitor Experience Workshops
Step 5. Resource Roundtable
Step 6. Prepare Draft Document
Step 7. Public Review of Draft Document *
Step 8. Analysis of Public Comment
Step 9. Prepare Final Document
Step 10. Release Final Report to GSA and the Public