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CHRS Response to NYT “When Historic Preservation Hurts Cities”
Response to “When Historic Preservation Hurts Cities”, Binyamin Appelbaum, New York Times, January 26, 2020, by Beth Purcell, President, Capitol Hill Restoration Society followed by a response from Nicholas A. Redding, Executive Director, Preservation Maryland: Mr....
FCC Returns Rules Allowing Small Cell Site Reviews
There now must be a review before deployment of 5G and Small Cells pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA). Per Joe Gibbons, ANC 2E02: "There now must be a review before deployment of 5G and...
Sustainability Guide for Existing and Historic Properties Approved
The District's Sustainability Guide for Existing & Historic Properties was approved by the Historic Preservation Review Board. On December 19, 2019, the District's Sustainability Guide for Existing and Historic Properties was approved by the Historic Preservation...
2020 Cornerstone Award
CHRS was honored by CM Anita Bonds with a Cornerstone Award at a ceremony in the District Building on January 22, 2020. Every year Councilmember Anita Bonds honors “Community Cornerstones,” individuals and organizations which “enrich the quality of life in our...
Call Box Revitalization – Preservation Café – postponed
Because of serious Covid-19 concerns that might affect the health and safety of the members and friends of the Capitol Hill Restoration Society, Call Box Revitalization Project Part II, originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2020, will be postponed until fall....
Survey – Eastern Market Strategic Planning
A major component of the Eastern Market Strategic Planning Process is listening to stakeholders. Whether you’re a community member, a customer, a nearby business owner, a market vendor or merchant, Architrave wants to know how Eastern Market can better serve you....
Rosenwald Fellowships – Village Voices
Tuesday, February 4, 7-8 pm, at the Northeast Neighborhood Library, 330 Seventh St. NE, Stephanie Deutsch will talk about the people who received Rosenwald fellowships, including alumni who participated in the Brown v. Board of Education case. Free and open to the...
AmeriCorps’ City Year Program – Village Voices
Monday, January 13, 7-8 pm, at the Northeast Neighborhood Library, 330 Seventh St. NE, four City Year volunteers will share their motivations, experiences, and observations on the state of education in the District of Columbia. City Year is part of AmeriCorps, and is...
House & Garden Tour 2020 – Postponed until September
This event, originally planned for Mother's Day weekend has been rescheduled on Saturday, September 12, 2020 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Sunday, September 13, 2020 from 1 to 5 p.m. For addresses and photos of this year's properties visit: Read More Tour proceeds fund CHRS’s...
257th Army Band Holiday Concert
The band will be offering a free concert Monday, December 16, 7 pm at Holy Comforter Church, 1357 East Capitol St. SE. Council Member Allen will narrate 'Twas the Night Before ChristmasDonations. Free. Donations of non-perishable food will be accepted, in support of...