WASHINGTON DC, Stati Uniti — le attrezzature per l'edilizia e le barriere temporanee segnano il lavoro in corso al Tidal Basin Reconstruction Project, come fotografato il 14 febbraio 2025. L'importante ristrutturazione mira ad affrontare le questioni di lunga data di insediamento, erosione e inondazione intorno al bacino storico. Il progetto pluriennale, gestito dal National Park Service, prevede la ricostruzione della parete del mare, il miglioramento dei sistemi di drenaggio e la protezione dei famosi ciliegi che fiancheggiano il bacino.
8256 x 5504 px | 69,9 x 46,6 cm | 27,5 x 18,3 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
14 febbraio 2025
Ubicazione:
Tidal Basin, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
Altre informazioni:
Photograph by David Coleman. The Tidal Basin Reconstruction Project represents one of the most significant infrastructure improvements undertaken in Washington DC's monumental core in recent decades. This February 14, 2025 documentation shows the project's progress approximately 18 months after breaking ground in August 2023. The $400 million federal initiative addresses critical structural deficiencies in the 107-acre artificial reservoir constructed in the 1880s. The Tidal Basin, which separates the Jefferson Memorial from the Washington Monument grounds, has experienced increasing problems with subsidence and flooding. During high tides, up to 60% of the surrounding walkways previously experienced regular inundation, threatening both visitor access and the historic Japanese cherry trees. The reconstruction includes rebuilding the deteriorating seawalls, installing new pumping systems, elevating pathways, and implementing erosion control measures. The National Park Service, working with the Army Corps of Engineers, has implemented special protection zones for approximately 1, 800 cherry trees during construction. The project employs specialized construction techniques developed to minimize impact on root systems and soil conditions. Temporary protective barriers visible in this documentation help preserve trees while allowing essential infrastructure work. According to project timelines, this phase focuses on the northwestern quadrant, with completion of all major structural elements expected by November 2025. The project maintains limited visitor access to portions of the Tidal Basin throughout construction while protecting key viewing areas for annual events like the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
