DC planning committee outlines renovation of Pennsylvania Avenue to prioritize views of the Capitol

Published February 11, 2026 10:10am ET



The National Capital Planning Commission, whose leaders were appointed by President Donald Trump, has its eyes set on remaking and modernizing the street that connects the White House with the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

The commission met last Thursday to discuss the construction project for Pennsylvania Avenue. In a planning document, the commission says the 1974 plan for the street “no longer addresses current needs and best practices in city planning, urban design, and economic development.” Therefore, it argues, a new plan is needed.

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