The golf course in East Potomac Park is in Washington, D.C.
东波托马克公园的高尔夫球场位于华盛顿特区。
It is easy to reach and not expensive. It has served people from many backgrounds for a long time.
它交通方便,价格也不贵,长期为不同背景的市民服务。
President Trump plans to turn it into a world-class course. It would host big events like the U.S. Open.
特朗普总统计划把它改造成世界级球场,用来举办美国公开赛等大型比赛。
Residents worry the changes will raise costs, reduce public space, and alter the park's historic character.
居民担心改造会让费用变高、公共空间变少,还会改变公园的历史特点。
This park was created by a law passed by Congress in 1897.
这个公园是根据1897年的国会法案建立的。
The law says the park is for "the recreation and pleasure of the people."
法案写明,公园用于“人民的娱乐和愉悦”。
The golf course opened in 1919.
球场在1919年开放。
Trump already has many projects in Washington, including the White House ballroom and the triumphal arch.
特朗普在华盛顿已经有很多项目,包括白宫宴会厅和凯旋门。
Two months ago, debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing was dumped here.
两个月前,白宫东翼拆除留下的碎片被倒在这里。
Tests found that this debris contains toxic substances like lead and chromium.
检测发现,这些碎片含有铅和铬等有毒物质。
The government has removed dozens of trees, saying it is routine maintenance.
政府已经移走了几十棵树,说是日常维护。
Retired lobbyist Joe Foley said the changes would erase the course's history. They would also take away people's chance to play at low prices.
退休说客乔·福利表示,改造会抹去球场的历史,也会让人们失去低价打球的机会。
Cyclist Jason Levitt said the park is a safe place to ride, away from city traffic.
自行车手杰森·莱维特说,公园是避开城市交通的安全骑行地方。
He hopes the changes will help everyone.
他希望改变能让所有人受益。
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum released pictures showing the new course would offer "championship-level golf at affordable prices."
内政部长道格·伯格姆公布的效果图显示,新球场会提供“冠军级高尔夫,价格实惠”。
A lawsuit says the renovation breaks the law that created the park.
有一项诉讼认为,改造违反了创建公园的国会法案。
The government is questioning whether the plaintiffs have the right to sue.
政府正在质疑原告是否有资格起诉。
Judge Ana Reyes said at the hearing that she understands the plaintiffs' worries about building without approval.
法官安娜·雷耶斯在听证会上说,她理解原告对未经批准就施工的担忧。
Outgoing Mayor Muriel Bowser said the city can attract world-class golf. But it still needs to keep public access.
即将离任的市长穆里尔·鲍泽说,城市可以吸引世界级高尔夫,但仍需保证公共通道。
Golfer Ryan Bates stressed that golf should be open to people from all walks of life.
高尔夫球手瑞安·贝茨强调,高尔夫应该让各行各业的人都能参与。