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"The people's" golf course faces presidential renovation

"The people's" golf course faces presidential renovation

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September 5th, 2026

"The people's" golf course faces presidential renovation

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A group of cycling enthusiasts sped along the loop road of East Potomac Park, while in the parking lot beside the golf course, luxury SUVs were packed in, alongside older, budget-friendly economy cars, with the Washington Monument standing in the distance as a backdrop.

一群骑行爱好者沿着东波托马克公园的环形车道疾驰与此同时高尔夫球场旁的停车场停满了豪华SUV旁边则是一些较旧价格低廉的经济型轿车远处矗立着华盛顿纪念碑作为背景

This scene underscores what residents universally acknowledge as the park's greatest asset: its location in the nation's capital, offering extensive connectivity and affordability.

此情此景凸显了居民所公认的该公园最大优势其坐落于国家首都交通四通八达价格亲民

This park, steeped in profound historical significance, particularly its golf course, has piqued President Donald Trump's keen interest, as he aspires to transform it into a world-class golfing venue.

这座具有深厚历史底蕴的公园尤其是其高尔夫球场已引起唐纳德·特朗普总统的浓厚兴趣他意欲将其打造为世界级的高尔夫球场

This endeavor forms part of his ambitious grand design for Washington, D.C.a blueprint in which he has demolished historically significant structures, renovated or renamed others, and deployed the National Guard for over a year.

此举其雄心勃勃的华盛顿特区宏伟蓝图之组成部分——在该蓝图中他已拆除具有历史意义的建筑改造或重新命名其他建筑并部署国民警卫队逾一年之久

However, some residents fear that the renovation plan, which Trump visited with a cabinet member and a renowned golf course designer bearing blueprints, could alter the character of a site that has served Washingtonians from all walks of life for over a century.

然而部分居民担忧特朗普与一名内阁成员及一位知名高尔夫球场设计师携蓝图到访的改造计划可能会改变这片逾百年服务华盛顿各界人士的场所特质

They worry that converting the park into an upscale course would drive up costs and diminish public space.

他们忧虑将公园改建为高端球场将推高费用并减少公共空间

This move amounts to erasing the profound historical legacy embedded in this course, while simultaneously stripping people of the right to swing a club at a relatively modest cost in a conveniently located spot,” remarked Joe Foley, who is now in his early seventies.

此举无异于抹杀这片球场积淀的深厚历史底蕴同时剥夺人们以相对低廉的费用在交通便利之地挥杆的权利,”现年七十有余的乔·福利如是说

He had just finished a nine-hole round, which, including the cost of a golf cart, came to a total of thirty-six dollars.

刚结束九洞球局含球车费用在内共计花费三十六美元

East Potomac Park, together with its affiliated East Potomac Golf Course, was established pursuant to an Act of Congress enacted in 1897, which explicitly designated the park as being created "for the recreation and pleasure of the people."

东波托马克公园连同其附属的东波托马克高尔夫球场依据1897年颁布的一项国会法案而设立该法案明确将公园定位为为人民之娱乐与愉悦所建

The golf course, however, was not completed and opened to the public until 1919.

高尔夫球场迟至1919年方告落成对外开放

Trump is advancing multiple projects in Washington, D.C., including a $400 million White House banquet hall and an archway poised to break ground; he began voicing remarks about the city's public golf course in late 2025.

特朗普在华盛顿特区正推进多项工程其中包括耗资四亿美元白宫宴会厅以及即将破土动工的凯旋门于2025年底开始就该市的公共球场发表言论

Two months ago, debris from the demolished East Wing of the White House was dumped along the banks of the East Potomac River, where it formed a three-story-high mound adjacent to one of its three golf courses, still conspicuously visible to this day.

两个月前白宫被拆除的东翼建筑残骸被倾倒于东波托马克河畔在其三座高尔夫球场之一的邻近地带堆积成一座三层楼高的土丘至今赫然在目

The National Park Service disclosed that tests revealed the debris tested positive for elevated levels of lead, chromium, and other toxic metals.

国家公园管理局披露经检测这些碎片及其他有毒金属的含量呈阳性反应

"Once completed, the course will be qualified to host major golf championships, including the U.S. Open, the Ryder Cup, the PGA Championship, and other premier PGA Tour events," Trump wrote in a social media post in June.

一旦竣工该球场将具备承办大型高尔夫锦标赛的资质,涵盖美国公开赛莱德杯PGA锦标赛及其他顶级PGA巡回赛事,”特朗普在六月一则社交媒体帖子如此写道

He had claimed at the time that construction was slated to commence on September 1st, yet this week no signs of any groundwork were evident on the site.

当时宣称工程定于九月一日启动然而本周现场却未见任何动工迹象

In May, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum unveiled a rendering of an eighteen-hole course, which he claimed would offer a "championship-caliber golf experience at accessible prices with substantial discounts."

内政部长道格·伯格姆于五月公布一张效果图展示一个十八洞球场他声称该球场将提供冠军级的高尔夫体验价格亲民折扣力度颇为可观”。

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本站reCAPTCHA机制保护,使用同时谷歌隐私政策服务条款的约束

A lawsuit challenging the golf course renovation contends that the Trump administration's reconstruction efforts would contravene the congressional act that established the park.

一项质疑高尔夫球场翻新工程的诉讼主张特朗普政府对该项目的重建举措将违反设立该公园的国会法案

The government, for its part, contests the plaintiffs' legal standing to bring the case.

政府方面对原告的诉讼资格提出异议

Interviewees speaking to reporters in the park noted that in Trump's other Washington projects, the administration tends to implement irreversible changes, often acting more swiftly than the courts can respond.

在公园接受记者采访的受访者指出,在特朗普的其他华盛顿项目中,政府倾向于推行不可逆转的变革,其行动速度往往快于法院的应对。

"The government is either adhering to a different set of rules or simply disregarding them altogether," asserted Jason Levitt, fifty-four, just after completing an hour-long high-speed cycling session.

政府眼下要么是在奉行另一套规则要么干脆对规则置若罔闻,”现年五十四岁的杰森·莱维特如此断言彼时刚结束一场长达一小时的疾速骑行

At Thursday's court hearing concerning the park, U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes voiced a similar perspective, pointing out to government counsel that, although she had yet to uncover evidence of such conduct in this case, she comprehended the plaintiffs' concerns regarding alterations made without proper authorization.

在周四关于该公园的法庭听证会上美国地区法官安娜·雷耶斯表达了相近的看法她向政府律师指出尽管她尚未在此案中发现此类做法的证据但她理解原告对于未经适当批准便擅自进行变更的忧虑。

The government has removed dozens of trees from the park, despite its claim that this constitutes routine maintenance work.

政府从公园中移除数十棵树木尽管其声称此举例行维护工作

During this week's visit, the park drew cyclists, retirees, office workers on their lunch breaks, and several visitors who declined to speak with reportersindividuals who, though duty-bound elsewhere, had chosen instead to swing their clubs here, savoring a leisurely afternoon.

在本周的探访中公园吸引了骑行者退休人士午间休憩的上班族以及几位婉拒记者采访的访客——他们本应恪守职守却选择在此挥杆尽享午后闲暇

As storm clouds churned and bore down, people hurried toward the clubhouse, and the park offered a sweeping panorama of its diverse patrons: men and women, young and old, along with golfers of every complexionAfrican American, Hispanic, and Caucasian alike.

随着乌云翻涌压境人们纷纷疾步赶往会所公园内各色人等尽收眼底男女老少以及肤色各异高尔夫球手——非裔西语裔高加索裔

They openly acknowledged that what drew them here was the site's prime location, its modest fees, and the profound historical resonance it carried.

他们坦言之所以前来是看重这片园地地理位置低廉费用与其深厚的历史底蕴

Yet they were acutely aware that the cherished era they had come to know was likely drawing to a close.

然而他们心知肚明自己所熟知的那段美好时光恐怕已所剩无几。

Foley, a retired lobbyist, pointed out that the area already boasts numerous "championship-level courses" and expressed profound concern over the president's initiative.

福利是一位退休的游说人士他指出该地区已拥有众多“冠军级球场”并对总统的这项计划深表忧虑

No one knows what he truly intends to do.

无人知晓究竟作何打算

Are those much-favoured cycling lanes also destined for a precarious fate?

那些备受青睐的自行车道是否也将面临岌岌可危的境地

Why not pay a visit to the Potomac Park and its playing fields at noon on Wednesday, and witness the ceaseless stream of cyclists weaving through the area?

不妨在周三正午时分亲临波托马克公园及球场一带目睹那络绎不绝的骑行者穿行其间的情景

Cyclist Levitt asserts that he has been a steadfast visitor to this park for two decades, pedaling roughly four times a week.

自行车手莱维特声称二十载以来始终如一地造访此园每周约莫骑行四回

Encircling the park is a one-way thoroughfare, affording cyclists a serene urban ride, sheltered from the clamor and bustle of everyday traffic.

园周环绕着一条单向通衢使人得以在城市中安然骑行远离日常交通纷扰喧嚣

This locale is regarded as a relatively secure haven, sufficiently insulated from traffic congestion and the like.

此地被视为一个相对安全的避风港足以规避交通拥堵诸如此类的纷扰

He stated that change is an inevitable trend.

表示变革大势所趋

"Our sole hope is that the changes they implement will benefit the masses, rather than merely favoring a particular type of golfer."

我们唯一期盼他们所推行的变革能够惠及芸芸众生而非仅仅眷顾某一特定类型的高尔夫球手。”

For a long time, Washington, D.C. has been subject to the jurisdiction of the federal government.

长期以来华盛顿特区一直受制于联邦政府的管辖之下

Congress wields considerable authority over the city's affairs, encompassing the approval of its budget and all legislation passed by the municipal council.

国会对该市的事务保持着举足轻重的控制权包括批准预算以及市议会所通过的全部立法

The District of Columbia Home Rule Act, enacted in 1973, conferred upon local residents the right to elect their mayor, city council members, and neighborhood commissioners.

1973年颁布的《地方自治法》赋予了当地居民选举市长市议会议员社区专员的权力

Under Trump's governance, this autonomy has been subjected to even more stringent curtailment.

在特朗普的治理下这种自治权遭到了更为严苛的压缩

Last year, he launched a federal enforcement operation against the city, temporarily federalizing the local police force and extending the National Guard's deployment through 2029.

去年针对该市启动了执法行动短期内将地方警察力量联邦化并将国民警卫队的部署期限延长至2029年

His influence over the city extends beyond iconic landmarks and tourist attractions, reaching into spaces where residents gather daily, such as East Potomac Park.

他对这座城市的影响力不仅局限于标志性建筑旅游胜地还延伸至当地居民日常聚集的场所例如东波托马克公园

The outgoing mayor, Muriel Bowser, declared this week that the city "possesses the potential to attract world-class golf tournaments."

即将卸任的市长穆里尔·鲍泽于本周宣称该市具备吸引世界级高尔夫赛事的潜力”。

However, she candidly admitted to reporters after a dedicated session on leveraging sports as a medium to attract tourists: "We still require public access."

然而在一次以体育为媒介吸引游客的专题会议结束后向记者坦言:“我们依然需要公共通道。”

Ryan Bates, now forty-four, confesses that he only took up golf as an adult and has been swinging his clubs at this park every week for the past three and a half years.

现年四十四岁的瑞安·贝茨坦言自己直至成年方始涉足高尔夫球运动三年半以来每周必至该公园挥杆

He specifically points out that, despite being a member of a private club, he prefers the East Potomac course, attributing this preference to its convenient accessibility.

特别指出尽管身为私人俱乐部会员更青睐于东波托马克球场缘由在于交通之便捷

"The most crucial point of all," he remarked as he completed his swing and resumed his stance, "is that golf ought to be an inclusive sport, one that extends a welcoming embrace to individuals from every walk of life."

其中最为关键的一点在于,”收杆回位,语毕之际说道,“高尔夫球应当成为一项兼容并蒐、向各行各业人士携手拥抱的运动。”

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