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The Boise Factory Outlets are set for demolition, with the last store closing on January 28. The site will be redeveloped into a Kenworth Trucks dealership, which plans to expand its workforce, and a new gas station by Maverik Inc. The outlet mall, once a thriving retail hub since 1994, has experienced a long decline, leading to its eventual closure and redevelopment.
The 1,100-foot supertall skyscraper at 37–47 West 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan is nearing completion of demolition, with construction expected to begin soon. The building, designed by OMA and developed by Sedesco, will feature condominiums, a hotel, and a restaurant, and includes improvements to the nearby 57th Street subway station as part of a zoning agreement.
Detroit has begun demolishing the former Southwest Detroit Hospital to make way for a $198 million, 15,000-seat professional soccer stadium called AlumniFi Field, which aims to boost local economic growth, connect neighborhoods, and host various events, with completion targeted for the 2027 season.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has sued President Trump to halt his White House ballroom project, arguing it bypasses required reviews and congressional approval, and seeking to stop further work until proper procedures are followed. The White House defends the project as within Trump's legal authority, citing historical precedents, but critics highlight concerns over the bypassing of federal laws and public input processes.
A recent poll shows that over half of Americans disapprove of Donald Trump's decision to demolish the White House's East Wing and build a large new ballroom, with 56% opposing and 28% supporting the move. The demolition, which began in October, marks a reversal of Trump's earlier promises to preserve the White House's infrastructure. The new ballroom, nearly twice the size of the White House, is set to be completed before the end of Trump's term in 2029, but has faced significant criticism.
Design plans for Donald Trump's new White House ballroom reveal inconsistencies and errors, including differences in window counts and seating capacity, with some discrepancies attributed to human error rather than AI, amid public opposition to the project.
A recent poll shows that 56% of Americans oppose President Trump’s plan to demolish part of the White House to build a large ballroom, reflecting significant public disagreement with the project.
Most Americans oppose President Trump's plan to demolish the White House East Wing for a new ballroom, with 56% expressing opposition, especially among Democrats and independents, while a majority of Republicans support it.
Recent polls reveal that the demolition of the White House East Wing and the construction of a new ballroom have been unpopular among Americans, including many of Trump's supporters, highlighting concerns over transparency, cost, and appropriateness during economic hardship. The controversy underscores ongoing disapproval of Trump's handling of the project and broader issues of governance and priorities.
A recent poll shows that most Americans disapprove of Trump's demolition of the White House East Wing and the construction of a new ballroom, with disapproval crossing party lines, highlighting public concern over the handling and optics of the project amid broader dissatisfaction with Trump's priorities.
The White House movie theater, a historic 80-year-old venue used by presidents for entertainment and screenings, has been demolished to make way for a new $300 million ballroom, marking the end of an era in American presidential history.
The White House Family Theater, a historic movie theater used by presidents since 1942, was demolished this week to make way for a new ballroom, marking the end of an era of presidential entertainment and history.
The East Wing of the White House has been demolished to make way for Donald Trump's $300 million gilded ballroom, despite promises to preserve the existing structure and legal challenges from historic preservation groups and local residents. The project, funded by Trump and major tech donors, has faced criticism for bypassing required approvals and altering a historic landmark.
Satellite images reveal that during President Trump's White House ballroom project, at least six trees, including two historic magnolias commemorating Presidents Harding and Roosevelt, were removed without prior approval, alongside significant demolition of the East Wing and Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, raising concerns about preservation and adherence to legal protocols.
The White House's East Wing is being demolished to make way for a new $300 million, 90,000-square-foot ballroom, marking the most extensive renovation in decades, initiated by President Trump to expand event space and alter the historic structure.