华盛顿特区每年使用 550,000 美元来平衡涂鸦清除和保护工作。 Washington D.C. balances graffiti removal with preservation efforts using $550,000 annually.

华盛顿特区在涂鸦方面面临着持续的挑战，需要平衡清除工作与城市艺术的欣赏。 Washington D.C. faces ongoing challenges with graffiti, balancing removal efforts with the appreciation of urban art. 公共工程部 （DPW） 每年拨款 550,000 美元用于拆除，并雇用三个团队来打击标签和抗议口号。 The Department of Public Works (DPW) allocates $550,000 annually for removal, employing three teams to combat tags and protest slogans. 虽然涂鸦可以被视为破坏行为，但有些人将其视为一种创造性的表现形式，这在城市赞助的壁画中很明显。 While graffiti can be seen as vandalism, some view it as a creative expression, evident in city-sponsored murals. 保护涂鸦历史的努力，例如第 14 街涂鸦博物馆，取得了喜忧参半的成功。 Efforts to preserve graffiti history, such as the 14th Street Graffiti Museum, have met with mixed success.