Federal agency says it's moving on without DC, Virginia cooperation on Trump's arch
Summary
A federal preservation agency said it will stop consulting with Virginia and Washington, D.C., about President Donald Trump’s plan to build a triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery. The agency will send its final comments to the Interior Secretary, who will decide if the project moves forward despite local opposition.Key Facts
- The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation (ACHP) is ending talks with local officials about the arch’s impact.
- The arch would be built on National Park Service land near Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
- Virginia's historic preservation agency said the arch would harm the landscape and criticized the lack of meaningful consultation.
- The law requires federal officials to try to work with state officials but allows them to end talks if they cannot agree.
- D.C. officials did not comment on the arch plan.
- ACHP said attempts to reduce the harm would fundamentally change the project and stop it from achieving its goals.
- The Interior Secretary will decide whether the project will proceed after receiving final comments.
- The National Capital Planning Commission still needs to approve the project design.
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