CHRS Accepting Donations – 1511 A St. NE Case
Neighbors on the 1500 block of A Street NE, are fighting against an excessively large building that a developer wants to build on their block. (more…)
High-Kelvin LED Streetlights
DDOT is proposing to install blue-white LEDs in streetlights, which many believe to be harsh or even harmful, and has already begun installing these LEDs. CHRS Testimony before City Council 5/4/2017 (more…)
Historic District Conversation
The Friends of Kingman Park Civic Association invite the public to attend an “Informational Panel on Historic Districts, Saturday, March 11, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at St. Coletta of Greater Washington, 1910 Independence Ave. SE. (more…)
Ugly Gas Meters Mar Capitol Hill
Washington Gas is installing ugly new and, obtrusive gas meters over the objection of homeowners. A loophole in the building permit law appears responsible. (more…)
Six Practical Reasons to Save Old Buildings
Six practical reasons to save old buildings – from our friends at the National Trust for Historic Preservation (more…)
Boys & Girls Club- DMPD Testimony
March 2, 2016, CHRS urges Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) to make the Boys and Girls Club (261 17th Street, SE) a top priority: Testimony