“National Park Service Seeks Public Input on Proposed World War I Memorial”

Snapshot from this animation represents the revised concept as reviewed and approved by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts on July 19, 2018: elements of the design are still in progress. Additional agency reviews will occur toward ultimate design approval by the Commission of Fine Arts, the National Capital Planning Commission, and the National Park Service.” See full “animation here.

From the National Parks Service:

“The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking comments on the proposed enhancements to Pershing Park for the national World War I Memorial. The project, including a comparison of the two alternatives, is available online at http://go.nps.gov/WWI-DEA. The public comment period is open February 6 – 27, 2019. The comment period, which originally ended on January 18, has been extended due to the partial government shutdown.

The Draft Environmental Assessment describes how the proposed national World War I Memorial will enhance Pershing Park (located on Pennsylvania Avenue, between 14th Street NW & 15th Street NW) by constructing appropriate sculptural and commemorative elements, including landscaping.  The memorial is meant to further honor the service members of the U.S. Armed Forces in World War I.  The memorial design and construction is being managed by the United States World War One Centennial Commission (www.worldwar1centennial.org).

How to Comment:
The public can comment online through the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website.  From the project website (http://go.nps.gov/WWI-DEA), navigate the menu on the left hand side of the page to “Open for Comment,” then open the “World War I Memorial Environmental Assessment” folder. The green “Comment Now” button will take you to the online form.

Comments may also be submitted in writing to:

National Mall and Memorial Parks

900 Ohio Drive, SW

Washington, DC 20024

ATTN: World War I Memorial