Trump arch will alter sightlines of many Washington DC landmarks, report says
Summary
A new National Park Service report supports President Donald Trump’s plan to build a 250-foot tall memorial arch near Arlington Memorial Bridge in Washington, DC. The report acknowledges the arch will change the views between many important landmarks but says moving the project is not a reasonable option.Key Facts
- The 250-foot arch would affect the sightlines of landmarks like the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and Jefferson Memorial.
- The arch would break the visual alignment between the Lincoln Memorial, Memorial Bridge, and Arlington House, which symbolizes unity between North and South.
- Dozens of historic sites in Washington would be visually impacted, including the National Mall, US Capitol, Georgetown Historic District, and National Cathedral.
- The National Park Service report says the arch’s location is historically appropriate despite the impact on views.
- The report states alternatives outside Memorial Circle are not reasonable to meet the project’s goals.
- The project recently got initial approval from a major federal commission.
- Three veterans and a group of historians have sued to stop the arch, arguing Congress should decide on such a major project.
- A lawyer representing the challengers says the arch will greatly change the National Mall and should not be rushed by the executive branch.
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