Environmentalists File Suit Against WWII Memorial

The battle over a proposed World War II memorial in Washington D.C. continues with two groups filing a suit against the project.

1 minute read

June 7, 2001, 10:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Opponents of the planned World War II memorial on the Mall returned to federal court yesterday in another attempt to stop the project, challenging a law signed by President Bush last week that barred further judicial review of the memorial site and design.In their lawsuit, the National Coalition to Save Our Mall and the World War II Veterans to Save the Mall said the legislation is unconstitutional because it encroaches on the judiciary branch's powers."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: New Suit Filed Against WWII Memorial

Tuesday, June 5, 2001 in The Washington Post

Architecture District of Columbia

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.