What makes a vanity project? A history of building for power
29 May 2026, 14:50 GMT
Topic: Culture
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/what-makes-a-vanity-project-a-history-of-building-for-power/a-77262996?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
As Donald Trump proposes costly redesigns for Washington, DC, the question arises: When do grand projects serve the public — and when do they serve the leader?