Summary
The White House is presenting plans for a new ballroom at a monthly review meeting. This presentation happens months after beginning demolition work on the East Wing for the project. The project has faced legal challenges for not following usual review and approval processes before starting.
Key Facts
- The White House is showing ballroom plans to the National Capital Planning Commission.
- The presentation happens months after demolition of the East Wing for the ballroom.
- The ballroom project has a budget of $400 million.
- The National Trust for Historic Preservation sued, claiming laws were not followed.
- The review process includes an information presentation and questions.
- A formal review with public input and votes will happen in the spring.
- The National Capital Planning Commission reviews construction on federal land.
