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FEBREY-LOTHROP Demo Stage II

FEBREY-LOTHROP Demo Stage II

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On January 12 “DEMO SFD” (Single Family Dwelling) is in the description field of a LDA (Land Disturbing Activity) Permit filed with Arlington County for 6407 Wilson Boulevard. This follows the December 2 application for a “Cap Off Sewer” which was approved on December 7. This LDA Permit is the next step towards demolition of the Febrey-Lothrop home. To search for building permits in Arlington, you can use the County’s online portal. There is an online petition to the County…

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LOST: NOVEMBER 2020

LOST: NOVEMBER 2020

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In November there were a total of ten demolition permits applied for in Arlington County. One set (four permits) of commercial demolitions is for a major County Board approved redevelopment along Washington Boulevard in the Virginia Square area. The other commercial is for the long-closed Alpine Restaurant on Lee Highway. The remaining were five single family homes all in North Arlington, 80% of which are speculative. Last November there were 25 demolition permits for single family homes, which is more…

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LOST: OCTOBER 2020

LOST: OCTOBER 2020

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In October there were a total of fifteen demolition permits applied for in Arlington County. One was for a major redevelopment in Rosslyn and then rest were for single family homes. All but one of the homes are located in North Arlington. Eight of the applications are for speculative developments. Demolition stats for October range from 10 permits (2015) to 27 (2013). Only two of the homes are located in the National Register Historic district. 1903 North Monroe Street is…

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LOST: September 2020

LOST: September 2020

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In September there were a total of eight demolition permits applied for in Arlington County. All of them were for single family homes. Six of them are located in North Arlington and two in South Arlington. 66% (6 of 9) of the applications are speculative developments. September applications range greatly from 21 (2014) to 11 (2019). Four of the homes are located in the National Register Historic district. 4042 21st Street North is in the Cherrydale National Register Historic District…

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Heritage Photo Contest!

Heritage Photo Contest!

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To mark the community kick off of the Arlington County Historic Preservation Master Plan (HPMP) update, the Historic Preservation Program (HPP) is holding a “Capture Your Heritage!” photo competition. To celebrate Arlington’s heritage and culture, we invite you to submit up to three (3) original photographs, either present or past. Deadline for entries: Sunday, November 1, 2020, 11:59 p.m. Click here for more details.

Community Kick Off for HPMP Update

Community Kick Off for HPMP Update

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The Historic Preservation Master Plan (HPMP) update will begin next month with a virtual Kick Off meeting. For more details, click here. This HPMP was last updated in 2006 and quite a bit has changed in Arlington since that time. Not just in the built environment but also with the County Government. We have a different Historic Preservation Program Coordinator and a different County Manger and a completely different County Board. Is it time for a more in depth conversation…

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Upcoming Virtual Meeting:
HALRB September 16

Upcoming Virtual Meeting:
HALRB September 16

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The September 2020 meeting of the HALRB (Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board) will begin at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, September 16. This is a the third time they have met in a virtual format. The Agenda is available online. In addition to the standard COA and administrative approvals the Board will have a discussion on the Local Historic District Designation Request for Mount Salvation Baptist Cemetery on North Culpeper Street. The Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB) advises…

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LOST: AUGUST 2020

LOST: AUGUST 2020

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In August there were a total of eleven demolition permits applied for in Arlington County. Ten of them were for single family homes. All of which are located in North Arlington. One, 1523 North Randolph Street, is located in the Cherrydale National Register Historic district. August applications range greatly from eight (2014) to twenty-one (2019). Totals for 2020 Homes: 87 – 21 are located in National Register Historic Districts – 51 are speculative developments (owned by developers) Garden Apartments: 0…

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Plan Lee Highway Releases Historic Resources Report

Plan Lee Highway Releases Historic Resources Report

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The Lee Highway Alliance and Plan Lee Highway team have released a Historic and Cultural Resources Report. This report covers research, documentation, and a survey of historic and cultural resources within the planning areas. The Lee Highway Historic and Cultural Resources Survey is a component of the larger “Plan Lee Highway” project, a long-range plan and comprehensive vision for the Lee Highway corridor. The Lee Highway Cultural Resources Survey consisted of the following tasks: 1) Meetings; 2) Background Research; 3)…

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LOST: JULY 2020

LOST: JULY 2020

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July was pretty slow with tear downs. A total of six permits were applied for this month and all were in North Arlington. A total of 13 in July 2019; July 2018 was 21; July 2017 was 6; July 2016 was 20; July 2015 was 32; and, July 2014 was 6. Two of the properties this month are in National Register Historic Districts. They are: 1904 North Oakland Street is in the Cherrydale National Register Historic District 2609 3rd Street…

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