Statement in Response to NCPC’s Approval of the White House Visitor Screening Facility
In response to the National Capital Planning Commission’s approval of the White House Visitor Screening Facility today, Rob Nieweg, Acting Chief of Preservation Advocacy and Initiatives at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, issued the following statement:
We applaud the National Capital Planning Commission for moving forward a project that exemplifies collaboration and compromise, and demonstrates the value and effectiveness of the Section 106 review process in shaping a project in one of our nation’s most important historic places.
From the start, the National Trust, along with other external parties, participated directly in the Section 106 consultation process, which resulted in substantial modifications to the project that reduced the adverse effects to the historic character of Sherman Park, President’s Park, and the surrounding area adjacent to the White House grounds.
Thank you to the National Park Service for leading and facilitating a successful Section 106 consultation process. The right of the American public, and preservation professionals, to be heard is one of the most fundamental principles of our democratic system—and this project is a win-win for all parties involved.
About the National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a
privately-funded nonprofit organization dedicated
to helping communities maintain and enhance the
power of historic places. Chartered by Congress in
1949 and supported by partners, friends, and
champions nationwide, we help preserve the places
and stories that make communities unique. Through
the stewardship and revitalization of historic
sites, we help communities foster economic growth,
create healthier environments, and build a
stronger, shared sense of civic duty and belonging.
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