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President Trump's plan to build a 250-foot triumphal arch in the nation's capital is moving forward, but it's not getting a blank check
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The National Capital Planning Commission is set to take up the project today after staff recommended preliminary approval
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while also calling for a series of changes before any final sign-off
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One of the biggest issues is height. Staff says the design should comply with federal limits that help protect Washington's skyline
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They're also asking for more details on traffic, lighting, stormwater drainage, and building materials before the project can move forward
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Trump wants the arch built on a traffic circle at the Virginia end of Memorial Bridge
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The administration says the design is inspired by a 1925 plan for the area
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but that plan called for two 166-foot columns, not a 250-foot arch
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Opponents argue the project would interrupt the historic view between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery
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The White House has not released a price tag for the project
