A federal historic preservation agency has decided to stop trying to get Virginia and Washington, D.C., to agree on plans for a triumphal arch proposed by the Trump administration. The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation (ACHP) informed the National Park Service that it is ending consultations with local officials about minimizing the negative impact of the arch, which is planned near Arlington National Cemetery. Virginia officials have expressed concerns that the arch will spoil the landscape and that efforts to mitigate its impact have been inadequate. The National Park Service has received numerous public comments opposing the project, but the ACHP stated that alternatives to reduce the arch’s adverse effects would compromise its intended purpose. The final decision on the project will be made by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
QUESTION: How might the construction of a triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery affect the way people view and use this historic site?
Federal agency says it’s moving on without DC, Virginia cooperation on Trump’s arch
