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Reservation 266 (pocket park at 13th St & TN Ave NE)

Jun 19, 2014 | Not on Home, Public Space

On June 11, 2014, DDOT issued a statement reversing its position on Public Parking, emphasizing that the park is a “publicly accessibly neighborhood amenity for all to enjoy”.

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600 Massachusetts Avenue, NE

Jun 19, 2014 | Not on Home

Introduction: The front yard at 600 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, which is in public space, was paved without a permit, and was cited for a violation. The property owner proposed to remove portions of the paving to return the area to green space.

CHRS testimony: The Historic Preservation Committee of the Capitol Hill Restoration Society considered this case. We support the citation and defer to the HPRB and HPO staff as to how to resolve the case.

June 2014

706 North Carolina Ave, SE

Jun 19, 2014 | Not on Home

Introduction: The property owner was cited for a violation of placing a shed/encolosure for garbage and recycling bins in the front yard, without a permit.

CHRS testimony: The Historic Preservation Committee of the Capitol Hill Restoration Society considered this case. We support the citation and defer to the HPRB and HPO staff as to how to resolve the case.

June 2014

History of Animal Control in DC

Jun 9, 2014 | Calendar, Not on Home

Local historian Hayden Wetzel will talk about the history of the DC pound Saturday, June 14, at 2 p.m. (more…)

Walking Lecture – Capitol Hill & Eastern Market

Jun 9, 2014 | Calendar, Not on Home, Uncategorized

Saturday, June 28, 10:30 am – 12 pm. This walking lecture, sponsored by the Washington DC chapter of the American Institute of Architects, will start with a visit to Eastern Market, (more…)

June 4 Membership Meeting

Jun 2, 2014 | Calendar, Membership Forums, Not on Home

Ellen McCarthy, the new Director of the DC Office of Planning (OP), was the featured speaker at the summer Membership Meeting, Wednesday, June 4, 2014. Ms. McCarthy shared her views and the OP outlook on development and the zoning regulations rewrite, highlighting the Capitol Hill area. (more…)