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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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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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Survey out on New Middle School Name

Survey out on New Middle School Name

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Stratford School Naming Committee The historically designated Stratford School Building is undergoing a major renovation and addition at it is being transitioned to a new middle school. It is scheduled to open in September 2019. (follow the link below to read the rest) Preservation Arlington was involved and supported efforts for the designation of the school as a local historic district. The events that occurred at Stratford on February 2, 1959 changed education in Arlington and Virginia. Change was underfoot…

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Public Comment Period Open:
GW Parkway North Section
Rehabilitation

Public Comment Period Open:
GW Parkway North Section
Rehabilitation

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A substantial portion of the GW Parkway runs parallel to Arlington and is also accessed daily by Arlington commuters, residents and visitors to our community. “The National Park Service (NPS), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration – Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD), is re-initiating a planning process for the rehabilitation of the northern section of the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP). Designed as a scenic roadway and memorial to the first president of the United States, George Washington,…

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Upcoming Hearing: HALRB on May 16

Upcoming Hearing: HALRB on May 16

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The May meeting of the HALRB (Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board) will begin at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, May 16. The agenda includes: COA Consent Agenda for: 2330 North Jackson Street, a request to enclose the rear porch and other minor alterations to the house in the Maywood Historic District, click for staff report; 3402 21st Avenue North, a request to replace and remove a section of the existing driveway and other minor alterations to the site in the…

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Upcoming Hearing: HALRB October 18

Upcoming Hearing: HALRB October 18

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The October meeting of the HALRB (Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board) will be begin at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, October 18 (this is an hour earlier than their usual start time). The agenda includes: COA Consent Agenda for: 2165 North Lincoln Street on after-the-fact request to install two retaining walls in the rear of the property in the Maywood Historic District, click for staff report, and; 3202 23rd Street North a request to replace the cedar-shingle roof with asphalt…

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Upcoming Hearing:
May 23, County Board to consider historic designation for Ed Center

Upcoming Hearing:
May 23, County Board to consider historic designation for Ed Center

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At the May 23 Recessed Meeting of the Arlington County Board, the first regular hearing item is a preliminary hearing for the proposed local historic district designation request for the Arlington Public Schools (APS) Education Center and David M. Brown Planetarium. This item will be heard no earlier than 6:45 PM. Click here for the full agenda. The staff report is not available at this time. In April 2017, a letter was sent to the County Board requesting designation of…

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Upcoming Hearing:
HALRB May 17

Upcoming Hearing:
HALRB May 17

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The May meeting of the HALRB (Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board) will be begin at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, May 17. The agenda to see approximate timing of each item. The HALRB meeting will be held: May 17 2100 Clarendon Boulevard Cherry and Dogwood Rooms, First Floor 7:30 PM

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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