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Month: April 2017

LOST: March 2017

LOST: March 2017

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In March 2017, a total of thirteen (13) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. In comparison, March 2016 was 16; March 2015 was 19; and March 2014 was 13. Single Family: Eleven were for single-family homes in North Arlington and one was for a single family home in South Arlington. At least seven of the projects are speculative developments. Four are located in National Register Historic Districts: 606 19th Street South, Aurora Highland National Register Historic District 1523…

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Upcoming Hearing:
HALRB April 19

Upcoming Hearing:
HALRB April 19

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The April meeting of the HALRB (Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board) will be begin at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, April 19. The agenda includes: Consent Agenda COA’s (Certificate of Appropriateness) for: 2411 24th Street North for minor alterations to the tractor barn in the Fort C.F. Smith Historic District; download Report. 1028 South Walter Reed Drive to alter a blade sign in the Columbia Pike Form Based Code; download Report. two COA’s (2315 North Kenmore Street, download Report, and…

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Historic Designation Nomination submitted for Ed Center and Planetarium

Historic Designation Nomination submitted for Ed Center and Planetarium

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Last week a request was submitted to the Arlington County Board to designate the Arlington Public Schools Education Center and the David M. Brown Planetarium, both located at 1426 North Quincy Street, as an Arlington County Local Historic District. The request is referred to the HALRB for study to determine if the criteria are met for consideration of designation. This designation would provide protection for the buildings and would create “design standards” for any changes to the buildings. The request…

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