Trump's proposed arch has 'adverse effects,' administration acknowledges
Summary
The Trump administration is planning to build a 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery but admits the project will cause some negative effects on the local landscape and views. They say these effects cannot be completely avoided because the arch’s location is central to the plan. Efforts to lessen the impact include monitoring construction and improving park areas, but some Vietnam War veterans are suing to stop the project.Key Facts
- The proposed arch will be 250 feet tall, more than twice the height of the Lincoln Memorial.
- It will be located at Memorial Circle near the entrance of Arlington National Cemetery.
- The arch will feature the inscription "One Nation Under God" and a gold statue of Lady Liberty with wings on top. Four golden lions will sit at the base corners.
- The National Park Service has sent a document to local historic and planning agencies acknowledging the arch will have adverse effects on the historic site.
- The administration plans mitigation efforts like controlling noise, monitoring vibration, archaeological studies, and improving park walkways and lighting.
- Vietnam War veterans have sued to block the arch, arguing it will block views and lacks congressional approval.
- Memorial Circle is a historic site listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Federal rules require consultation with state or tribal preservation offices when historic properties are affected, but approval is not necessarily required to proceed.
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