It would go from 7 feet tall to 11 feet and 7 inches.

“I know [Frank Gehry] supports this design and believes it has integrity.”

At a National Capital Planning Commission workshop.

“The new approximately 785 sq. ft. glass pavilion would provide queuing space for up to 25 visitors, screening equipment, an office, and a staff restroom.”

A look at the NCPC’s latest concepts for a better Southwest.

The city wants more control over any proposed changes in height outside of the L’Enfant City.

The vote comes two days after the NCPC’s staff released a proposal to allow for taller buildings in targeted areas outside of the L’Enfant City with congressional approval. Shortly after last night’s meeting began,

Council Chair Phil Mendelson, an ex officio member of the NCPC, and 11 Councilmembers co-introduced the bill. Only Marion Barry (D-Ward 8) did not.

The Frank Gehry-designed Eisenhower Memorial remains in limbo, as a federal agency put off discussing it for another month.

A federal agency is set to approve a new Memorial to Victims of Ukrainian Manmade Famine of 1932-1933, which will be located on a small plot of land at Massachusetts Avenue and North Capitol Street.