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Preservation groups sue to block East Potomac redevelopment.

5/4/2026

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Preservation groups sued in U.S. District Court for a temporary injunction to stop the East Potomac Park redevelopment.
They claim the project cut trees early, expanded a golf course, and skipped NEPA and NHPA reviews.
The lawsuit also challenges dumping 37,000 cubic yards of East Wing demolition debris containing lead, arsenic, mercury and petroleum.
The Interior Department asked the Washington Commanders’ charitable foundation to oversee Langston, which the Commanders confirmed.

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Story summary

Preservation groups sued in U.S. District Court for a temporary injunction to stop the East Potomac Park redevelopment.
They claim the project cut trees early, expanded a golf course, and skipped NEPA and NHPA reviews.
The lawsuit also challenges dumping 37,000 cubic yards of East Wing demolition debris containing lead, arsenic, mercury and petroleum.
The Interior Department asked the Washington Commanders’ charitable foundation to oversee Langston, which the Commanders confirmed.