Washington, D.C. is changing forever—Here's everything being rebuilt

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained once again—just weeks after a major renovation was completed ahead of America's 250th birthday.

But that's only part of a much bigger story.

Across Washington, D.C., historic landmarks, monuments, and government buildings are undergoing one of the largest waves of construction and restoration in decades. From the Reflecting Pool controversy to the White House ballroom project, a proposed granite Marine One helipad, monument restorations, Lafayette Square renovations, the Kennedy Center legal battle, and even plans for a massive triumphal arch, the nation's capital is changing in ways many Americans haven't noticed.

In this in-depth report, we examine:

• Why the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again• The controversy surrounding the renovation and rising costs• The White House ballroom project and ongoing legal challenges• Plans for a new Marine One helipad• Monument and National Mall restoration projects• The proposed triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery• Changes at the Kennedy Center• Golf course redevelopment plans in Washington• What these projects could mean for the future of the nation's capital

Whether these projects move forward or remain tied up in court, Washington is experiencing one of its most significant transformations in generations.

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