June of this year had a substantial slow down in permits in comparison to previous June totals. A total of 9 permits were applied for and all but one were in North Arlington. None of the properties are in National Register Historic Districts. In comparison, June 2018 was 17 permits, June 2017 was 20; June 2016 was 12; June 2015 was 29; and, June 2014 was 44.

Totals for 2019
Homes: 76
– 20 are located in National Register Historic Districts
– 40 are speculative developments (owned by developers)
Garden Apartments: 3
Commercial Buildings: 6
Other Structures: 2
Civic Buildings: 0

The pending demolition of these homes and buildings represents a loss of history, architecture, time, energy, and materials. Many had the potential for renovation and additions or, at a bare minimum, reclamation/reuse of building materials. These buildings are often replaced with new construction that is out of scale and proportion to the community. Preservation Arlington urges citizens to adopt Local Historic District designations for their communities, with standards for design, height, and placement that could be customized to reflect community needs while still allowing reinvestment to occur.