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.
We started off the year with a big bang of 21 buildings being demolished — 14 of them single family homes, three garden apartments and four commercial buildings. In comparison, January 2018 was 19; January 2017 was 9; January 2016 was 13; January 2015 was 22; and, January 2014 was 12; Single Family: Fourteen (14) of the permits were for single-family homes. All but one were in North Arlington. 10 of the permits were for speculative developments. Three of the…
In December 2018, a total of twelve (12) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. December is often a slow month. Over the last several years, December 2017 9; December 2016 was 10; December 2015 was 10; December 2014 was 15; and December 2013 was 11. Single Family: Ten (10) of the permits were for single-family homes. All but one were in North Arlington. 80% (8) of the permits were for speculative developments. Three of the homes are located…
In November 2018, a total of thirteen (13) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. November slows down quite a bit. In 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. Single Family: Ten (10) of the permits were for single-family homes. All of which were in North Arlington. At least three of the permits were for speculative…
In October 2018, a total of nineteen (19) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. The last gasp before winter weather impacts construction schedules and homebuyer trends, October is historically a high demo permit count: October 2017 was 24; October 2016 was 12; October 2015 was 10; October 2014 was 18 and October 2013 was 27 Single Family: Eighteen (18) of the permits were for single-family homes. Three were in South Arlington and 15 were in North Arlington. At…
Built in 1926 by the grandparents, 2718 18th Street has always been dear to the family. The family would like to see the next caretaker of the home enjoy it and cherish it as much. In order to guarantee this, the family has placed a deed restriction on the property that it cannot be torn down and must remain a Dutch Colonial with front porch facing 18th Street North. It is a gorgeous home sitting nicely on a quiet street….
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…
In September 2018, a total of fourteen (14) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. The beginning months of Fall usually have a higher number of demo permits: August 2017 was 19; August 2016 was 17; August 2015 was 19; and, August 2014 was 11. Single Family: Thirteen (13) of the permits were for single-family homes. All were in North Arlington and in either the 22205 or 22207 zipcodes. At least seven of the permits were for speculative developments….
The October meeting of the HALRB (Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board) will begin at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, October 17. The Agenda includes: COA Consent Agenda for: 301 North Glebe Road, a request to replace the existing signage, in the Buckingham Village Historic District. 2911 23rd Street North, a request to install a skylight or center-pivot roof window on the rear slope of the roof, remove and install a new vent, and install a/c heat pumps on the side…
In August 2018, a total of ten (10) demolition permits were applied for in Arlington County. This is a bit slower, especially with only seven of the permits being for single family homes as previous years total demolition permits were: August 2017 was 15; August 2016 was 19; August 2015 was 14; and, August 2014 was 8. Single Family: Seven (7) of the permits were for single-family homes. One of which was in South Arlington. At least four of the…