Trump fundraiser reveals plans for Garden of Heroes and East Potomac remake
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Updated · The Washington Post · May 2
Trump fundraiser reveals plans for Garden of Heroes and East Potomac remake
9 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · May 2
A donor pitch points to West Potomac Park for the statuary garden and says East Potomac Golf Course could be taken over Sunday, with maintenance starting Monday.
Renderings show a championship-style redesign that could temporarily close the busy public course and displace bike paths, open recreation space, mini golf and tennis facilities.
Neither project has public approval; federal reviews and likely congressional action would be needed, while the administration’s ouster of National Links Trust leaves Washington’s public golf operations unsettled.
How will this massive park reshape one of D.C.'s most historic public spaces for future generations?
With costs soaring and a tight deadline, how will the American Heroes garden be financed and built?
Who decides the final list of American heroes, and what does the eclectic mix reveal about its purpose?