The US Government is telling the American Public it has until June 15 to comment on Trump's proposed arch in Washington DC.
A proposed 250-foot "United States Triumphal Arch" appears to be in active federal review process involving public comments. Recent reporting indicates that the proposal is being reviewed by the National Capital Planning Commission, and public comments have been submitted in large numbers as part of that review. The commission recently considered the project and requested additional information rather than granting final approval.
There are samples of a proposed 250-foot "triumphal arch" across the Potomac River from the National Mall.
- The arch proposal remains under review.
- Thousands of public comments have been received, with reported opposition dominating the submissions so far.
- The recent commission vote was to continue reviewing issues such as traffic, safety, and impacts on surrounding historic sites, not to give final approval.
The proposed monument would be located at Memorial Circle between Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery and is intended to commemorate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
- Public participation is ongoing, and the project has generated thousands of comments, with reports indicating that most submitted comments oppose the proposal.
- The NCPC maintains official pages for public-comment opportunities and instructions on how to submit comments on projects under review.
For the official comment process, see:
- NCPC Public Comment Opportunities
- NCPC How to Comment Guide
What do you think about this proposed massive project, and should it be built in DC as currently planned?
