National Park Service backs Trump’s arch, despite its impact on Washington’s sightline
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new National Park Service report backs President Donald Trump’s proposed arch, despite what it says are adverse effects to the sightline between a host of iconic landmarks in…
The National Park Service has endorsed President Donald Trump's plan for a 250-foot-tall triumphal arch, despite concerns about its impact on the sightline to significant Washington landmarks. The 133-page report released by the Park Service supports Trump's controversial design, which could disrupt the historical significance of dozens of nearby sites.
The arch, which would be situated adjacent to Memorial Bridge, is likely to alter the visual relationships between iconic Washington monuments, buildings, and sites. Despite the potential disruption to the sightlines between these landmarks, the Park Service maintains that the arch's location is historically appropriate due to its sensitivity and historical context.
The project's effects cannot be avoided without either relocating the arch or eliminating its main commemorative feature, both of which would undermine the project's purpose and need.
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