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Act Now: NPS Comment Period Closes June 15 The National Park Service (NPS) is accepting public comments on the proposed Monumental Arch through Monday, June 15 at 11:59 PM MT. Even if you've already submitted comments to the National Capital Planning Commission or Commission of Fine Arts, please submit again directly to NPS — this is a separate comment period for a separate agency, and your voice needs to be on record here too.

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House Passes Battlefield Preservation Bill The House acted to reauthorize a grant program critical to battlefield preservation, and now it’s the Senate’s turn to act. Contact your Senator and ask them to support the bill and work for its passage this year.

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✨ NATIONAL TRUST HISTORIC SITES EVENTS ✨

VIRTUAL: National Trust, June 16, Introducing the Heritage Now! Campaign VIRTUAL: Montpelier, June 17, Lunch and Learn: Woodworking and Healing Leesburg, VA: Oatlands, June 19, Reclaim Your Story Tour VIRTUAL: Shadows-on-the-Teche, June 19, Faith & Freedom Symposium

Extra Time: 2026 World Cup Guide Everyone has World Cup fever! Starting June 11, the world will gather in the United States of America, Mexico, and Canada to see the best-of-the-best play in men’s soccer. Because you know you won’t be watching games 24/7, we pulled together a list of places in the United States that you should explore over the course of the tournament. May the best team win!

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Along the Road The Route 66 Centennial Caravan has hit the road! Follow their trek from Santa Monica, California to Kingman, Arizona.

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Take Action for Route 66 This year it turns 100, and Congress has a chance to help preserve it. H.R. 5470 would provide essential federal preservation support. Not more regulation, just recognition. Send a letter to your representative today.

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📚What We’re Reading "Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home Life in 9 Vintage Photos" (Architectural Digest) "Engaging With Art Can Slow Aging, Study Claims" (Hyperallergic) "Debate over preservation law tripping up permitting talks" (E&E News) "While We Race to Build More New Homes, We're Losing Old Ones" (Next City)

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If you could cannonball into any historic pool in the United States, which would it be? Bonus points for any great stories or memories to share. Reply to this email, or shoot us a note at email@savingplaces.org.

Celebrate the 250th at a “Justice for All” Event The National Trust's "Justice for All" series brings America’s full story to life at National Trust Historic Sites in Virginia. Choose from descendant-led tours, expert lectures, community gatherings, exhibitions, and hands-on workshops that explore voices essential to understanding our nation’s history. Through these experiences, you can come away with a deeper sense of why these places, and the people connected to them, still matter today.

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Stonewall National Monument, New York City. In the summer of 1969, members of New York City’s LGBTQ+ community and allies took a stand, challenging authorities that were unjustly targeting their public and private gathering spots. Demonstrators in the multi-night uprising that started at the Stonewall Inn gay bar demanded that their country live up to its values – recognizing their full humanity and extending the promise of equality to groups long marginalized. At Stonewall, American ideals inspired collective action that changed the course of the nation. This June marks the 10-year anniversary of the designation of the National Monument. It is the only unit of the National Park Service specifically dedicated to LGBTQ+ history. Due to recent federal actions and policy changes that endanger the site’s historically accurate interpretation, community representation, and educational impact, the National Trust listed the Stonewall National Monument on its 2026 list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.

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Policy Pulse: Economic Advancement

Building Homes Near Jobs, Stores, Transit Pays Off Communities across the country want to build more homes right now. But where should that housing go? New research finds that adding housing near jobs, stores, and transit doesn’t just boost affordability; it also makes better use of existing infrastructure and strengthens local budgets. Why it works:  ⬇️ Lower up-front costs: Building near existing amenities reduces infrastructure costs by about $21,000 per home compared with development on the outskirts. 🏗️ Lower maintenance costs: Using existing infrastructure lowers ongoing costs by about 50% on average. 💵 More revenue per acre: Close-in homes generate about 13% more property tax revenue per acre, helping to strengthen local budgets. WHERE TO BUILD?

How Americans' Views on Wealth, Retirement Differ About 56 million U.S. workers lack access to retirement benefits at work. Still, 81% of those Americans say building wealth is a top priority. What does wealth mean to them? According to Pew surveys, it's less about traditional asset-building and more about being able to pay bills, support family, handle emergencies, and retire without relying on others. What gets in the way of achieving that wealth? Low earnings, paycheck-to-paycheck living, and debt are their biggest challenges, they say. WHAT THEY SAID

Can Preapproved Plans Speed Up New Housing? Could preapproved building plans speed up housing? Some cities are authorizing certain home designs in advance to cut down on permitting delays. What to know: 💡 Permitting delays add costs. Even a few extra months can stall projects or raise rents. 💡 The focus is on smaller housing. Think duplexes, townhomes, and accessory dwelling units, such as backyard apartments. 💡 Early results look promising. Cities like Seattle and South Bend, Indiana, are already using this approach. Paired with broader reforms, preapproved plans could help cities add housing faster. READ THE REPORT

In the Media An Option That Can Help Cut Housing Prices Catches On THE NEW YORK TIMES Philly to Launch Retirement Savings Program for Workers Without 401(k) NBC 10 PHILADELPHIA

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