NYT
Can Trump’s Arch Be So Tall? A Panel May Redefine a Law to Get to Yes.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
A proposed 250-foot arch in Washington would exceed the current height limit for structures in the district under existing law. A panel overseeing such approvals is considering whether to reinterpret the height restriction to allow the project to proceed.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/09/us/politics/trump-arch-height-approval.html