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Month: April 2015

Lost: March 2015

Lost: March 2015

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In March 2015, a total of 19 demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. Fifteen (15) were for single-family homes. In addition, two were duplicates for a commercial property; one was for a garage and one was a duplicate single-family permit. North Arlington accounted for all 15 of the residential permits while South Arlington accounted for the commercial permit. Four of the properties are in National Register Historic Districts: two in the Cherrydale National Register Historic District (1817 North…

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Clarendon Event May 9 Will Commemorate Arlington’s Little Saigon

Clarendon Event May 9 Will Commemorate Arlington’s Little Saigon

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On Saturday, May 9, 2015, as part of Clarendon’s Neighborhood Day celebration, the Arlington County Board, county staff, local artists and students, and members of the Vietnamese community will participate in a special program to honor Clarendon’s Vietnamese history, particularly the period of the late 1970s and 1980s when it was known as “Little Saigon.” All are invited to take part in this special event that will include a hands-on public art activity and self-guided smartphone tours of historic buildings…

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Upcoming Hearing:
County Board to Decide
Fate of Wilson School

Upcoming Hearing:
County Board to Decide
Fate of Wilson School

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On Saturday, April 18, the Arlington County Board will consider designation of a Local Historic District for the Fort Myer Heights School (1910 section of the Wilson School) and a portion of the property, located at 1601 Wilson Blvd. Arlington’s HALRB (Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board) had recommended designation of just the 1910 building and portions of the front lawn. The Planning Commission voted 5-4 in support of the staff recommendation to deny the designation and 6-3 to support…

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Preserved & Developed:
1812 North Moore Street

Preserved & Developed:
1812 North Moore Street

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Arlington’s newest and tallest building, 1812 North Moore Street, is the next chapter in the story of Rosslyn. Arlington County is undertaking a major planning study, Realize Rosslyn, to “continue Rosslyn’s transformation from an auto-centric area into a more walkable, vibrant and distinctive urban place that features great housing, retail and office space.” This is a long way from the early days of Rosslyn, when it was a haven for pawnshops, oil tank farms and auto sales and repair places….

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Planning Commission to Consider Wilson School Designation April 6

Planning Commission to Consider Wilson School Designation April 6

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Arlington’s Planning Commission will consider the Historic District Designation for the original 1910 section of the Wilson School and a portion of its property at their April 6 Public Hearing. It is the first item on their agenda, which begins at 7 PM. Click here for a copy of the agenda is available online. The Planning Commission provides a recommendation to the County Board. The County Board will hold a hearing on this designation on April 18. Options: Speak at…

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