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  "textContent": "New renderings reveal a sweeping proposal to transform Pennsylvania Avenue, including changes to Freedom Plaza, bike lanes and public spaces. The plan aims to create a grand, European-style boulevard as part of broader efforts to reshape Washington, D.C.’s iconic landmarks.\n\nThe Trump administration is considering changes that could include removing Freedom Plaza, relocating bike lanes and creating a tree- and flag-lined boulevard. It's part of a series of proposed changes to prominent locations in Washington.\n\nRenderings from the National Capital Planning Commission show a redesigned Pennsylvania Avenue.\n\nThe plan restores the avenue’s original route through what is now Freedom Plaza, creating two smaller triangular parks for public use.\n\nBike lanes would be moved to the sides of the roadway instead of the center.\n\nDesigners say the plan would create a space for public gatherings and events.\n\n\"I’m sure that whatever design they end up settling on will be beautiful. I think the bigger picture is reclaiming this space to allow it to serve as a civic center, as a public gathering place in the heart of Washington, D.C., is important,\" said William Scharf, chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission.",
  "title": "Proposed redesign would reshape DCs Pennsylvania Avenue"
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