National Park Service Warns Trump’s Planned DC Arch Could Harm Historic Sites
A planning document from the National Park Service says the proposed 250-foot triumphal arch is likely to have "adverse effects to historic properties," even as construction is still set to proceed.
The National Park Service has raised concerns that a planned 250-foot triumphal arch desired by President Donald Trump could negatively affect several historic sites in Washington, DC, according to a planning document cited by The Guardian.
The document states that the arch will likely contribute "to adverse effects to historic properties," though it notes that construction of the structure is still planned to move forward.
According to the report, the arch could interfere with some of the most recognizable sightlines in the nation's capital, including the symbolic visual relationship between Arlington House, Arlington National Cemetery, the Arlington Memorial Bridge and the Lincoln Memorial. These landmarks face one another in a configuration intended to represent the reunification of the United States following the Civil War.
The National Park Service's assessment did not indicate that the identified concerns would halt the project, according to the source material.
Further details about the arch's exact location, funding, timeline, or the full scope of the National Park Service's findings were not specified in the available reporting.
Sources
- Trump arch could have ‘adverse effects’ on nearby DC monuments, US park service says — The Guardian — World
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