We respectfully urge the Administration and the National Park Service to pause demolition until plans for the proposed ballroom go through the legally required public review processes, including consultation and review by the National Capital Planning Commission and the Commission of Fine Arts, both of which have authority to review new construction at the White House, and to invite comments from the American people. These processes provide an essential opportunity for transparency and public engagement--values that have guided preservation of the White House under every administration going back to the public competition in 1792 that produced the building's original design. Doing so will help ensure that the project honors the exceptional historic significance of the White House and its grounds and acknowledges the investment that the American people have in the preservation of this beloved place. The National Trust stands ready to assist the White House, the National Park Service, and relevant review agencies in exploring design alternatives and modifications that would accomplish the objectives of the Administration while preserving the historic integrity and symbolism of the People's House." read more
After 123 years, the East Wing of the White House is no more. With no construction permits and no approved plans, President Donald Trump took less than two days to destroy an iconic image that was the first stop for anyone who had gone for an official tour of the People's House. Trump plans to build a 90,000-square-foot, $300 million ballroom. read more
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