Professor of Historic Preservation Michael Spencer was quoted in Daily Kos in an article titled “Move over, France: Trump wants his own Arc de Triomphe.” The piece explores reports that the President is considering a large-scale commemorative structure in Washington, D.C., raising questions about preservation and planning.
Spencer noted the tension between preservation principles and political ambitions: “We’re oftentimes viewed as getting in the way of progress, and I would say in this particular instance, you’ve got a lot of strong personalities and they’re under no obligation to really follow best practices as preservation puts forth.” Read the full article from Daily Kos.
