Trump's 250-foot arch wins approval from committee stacked with allies
Summary
The National Capital Planning Commission voted 8-4 to approve plans for President Donald Trump’s proposed arch near Memorial Circle, between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. Construction could face delays because a federal judge is considering a legal challenge; the project’s cost and funding source remain unclear.Key Facts
- The commission voted after nearly nine hours of public comments and received more than 1,300 written comments, most opposing the project.
- The proposed structure would stand 166 feet tall, with three gilded figures bringing its total height to 250 feet.
- Plans include an observation deck, and the administration estimates the arch could attract 2,000 to 22,400 visitors per day.
- The Federal Aviation Administration determined the arch would pose no hazard to air navigation, subject to safety lighting conditions.
- The administration expects construction to take three years, but it is unclear when work could start.
- The Justice Department said in a court filing that construction could begin as soon as Thursday; another filing said a company may be preparing for construction mobilization.
- Vietnam War veterans, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., have filed lawsuits challenging the project, and a federal judge is weighing whether to block construction temporarily.
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