A key federal planning body has moved ahead with early approval of plans for a proposed arch backed by President Trump, even after hours of criticism from the public.
The National Capital Planning Commission voted to advance preliminary site and building plans for the project, though commissioners made clear they are not finished with their review. The panel indicated it wants additional details addressed before what could be its final evaluation, currently anticipated to take place in September.
The decision came despite considerable pushback during the public comment period, which stretched on for hours before the commission reached its decision.
