If you’re lucky enough to visit Washington, D.C., on a clear, sunny day and find yourself on the green of the National Mall, you can once again visit the top of the Washington Monument for sweeping views of the capital—that is, after you pass through security.
After closing for renovations over three years ago, today the Washington Monument reopens to the public, along with a new $10.7 million visitor screening center designed by Beyer Blinder Belle (BBB). The firm was tasked by the National Park Service (NPS) with creating a durable annex that enhances the safety of the popular tourist site while optimizing the flow of foot traffic through the obelisk. Some one million visitors are expected to pass through the new screening center this year.
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