Preservation Arlington

In November 2019, a total of twenty-five (25) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. In November 2018 there were 13; 2017, there were only 8 permits; 2016 was 28 (although only 15 were for single family homes); November 2015 was 17; November 2014 was 19; and November 2013 was 23.. And, of the twenty-five permits, almost all, 23, are for single family homes. Four of the demolitions (Jackson Street and 20th Street South) are County-owned properties which are…

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In October 2019, a total of fifteen (15) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. In comparison, October 2018 was 19; October 2017 was 24; October 2016 was 12; October 2015 was 10; October 2014 was 18 and October 2013 was 27. And, of the fifteen permits, only eleven are for single family homes. The other permits are for a commercial building and for two former education buildings. One permit is a reissue of one from this summer. All…

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In September 2019, a total of eleven (11) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. In comparison, September 2018 was 14; September 2017 was 19; September 2016 was 16; September 2015 was 19; and September 2014 was 21. And, of the eleven permits, only nine are for single family homes. The other permits are for a commercial building and a garage. As usual, the majority (8) are in North Arlington. Four are speculative developments. Three are located in the…

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A June editorial in ARLnowhad discussed teardowns in Arlington. Click here.

April continues the the start of Spring construction in Arlington. This April there were a total of 12 applications for demolition permits. Eleven were for single family homes and one was for a commercial building on a property being redeveloped for residential townhouses. April tends to be a bit hit and miss with April 2018 being 9 permits; April 2017 was 17; April 2016 was 11; April 2015 was 18; and, April 2014 was 22; Single Family: Of the 11…

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Arlington County currently has a job opening for a HISTORIC PRESERVATION PRINCIPAL PLANNER. This is an opportunity to be right in the middle of efforts here in Arlington County to preserve and manage our historic resources. Click HERE to see job listing on Arlington’s website. Applications are due February 28.