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…)
Monte Edwards receives Committee of 100 Vision Award
Since 2001, the Committee of 100 has presented its annual Vision Awards to recognize projects, programs, plans, and the work of organizations and individuals that are visionary, innovative, and provide a notable benefit to the District of Columbia. This year, the Barbara Hartman Award for Planning and Zoning goes to Monte Edwards, Chair of the CHRS City Planning Committee. (more…)
House Tour 2016 – Photos
Photos taken by homeowners, Mindy Turbov and Loraine Heckenberg, on F Street Terrace and Archibald Walk during the 2016 House & Garden Tour. A film crew from WETA filmed the festivities for a documentary on DC neighborhoods. (more…)
CHRS Receives DC Preservation League Award
To mark the DC Preservation League’s 45th anniversary, the organization honored individuals, corporations, and projects that have made a catalytic contribution to the city’s civic and cultural legacy. The Capitol Hill Restoration Society received an award for its “advocacy, education, community outreach efforts and for its early and sustained contributions to preservation efforts in Washington DC” at the 45th Anniversary Celebration on May 14, 2016. (more…)
ZC 04-3G – Inclusionary Zoning
Capitol Hill Restoration Society Comments on Case No. ZC 04-33G: Amendments to Chapter 26, Inclusionary Zoning
CHRS Needs a Newsletter Editor!
Do you have a solid background in writing and editing? Do you love the work that CHRS does on Capitol Hill? If so, and if you’re looking for a way to get more involved with CHRS, then editing this monthly newsletter may be just what you’re looking for! (more…)