From the National Capital Planning Commission:
“NCPC approved preliminary site and building plans for a New Monumental Arch located in Memorial Circle at the west terminus of Arlington Memorial Bridge, with comments to be addressed prior to final review. Commissioners noted that any structure at this location must balance urban design, visitors’ experience, historic preservation, transportation, and other considerations. Commissioners also requested information regarding impacts to the vehicular transportation network, lighting required by the Federal Aviation Administration, and the final granite cladding selection. NCPC is assessing the Height of Buildings Act and its potential impact on the project, and Commissioners requested that the applicant provide a justification for the project’s height when it returns to NCPC for final review.
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