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May Preservation Cafe
The May 21, 2015 Preservation Cafe will be held at the Kaiser Permanente building, at 700 2nd St. NE. The presentation will begin at 7 pm. Topic to be determined.
ZC 14-11 – Testimony in Support of Anti-“Popup” TA
Beth Purcell, Chair, Historic Preservation Committee and Beyond the Boundaries, testified on January 15, 2015 in support of ZC 14-11 - a Text Amendment to the Zoning Code. ZC 14-11 testimony 01 15 2015
CHRS Adopts Parking Policy 2008
November 2008 CHRS Adopts Parking Policy The October CHRS Community Forum dealing with the zoning changes impacting parking in our neighborhood heard from several community representatives who have participated in the Zoning Task Force revision meetings and/or have...
Capitol Hill’s Long Tradition of Community Activism
By Lucinda Prout Janke Capitol Hill residents have a long history of activism. From its earliest days as a fledgling neighborhood, more than one actually, in the federal capital established in 1790, its inhabitants have proven activist and even a bit feisty....
Preservation Topics in Hill Rag
During the Society's 60th Birthday year, the Hill Rag is running a series of articles detailing our long history of community preservation. January 2015 - A Look at Capitol Hill Restoration Society’s Early History by John Muller...
Pennsylvania Ave & Potomac Ave Intersection
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has proposed design alternatives (13MB) to improve pedestrian safety at the intersection of Pennsylvania and Potomac Avenues SE. CHRS supports the Rectangle Park or Ellipse Park proposals:CHRS Letter to...
CHRS urges Marines to build new barracks at available sites not impacting historic buildings
CHRS Comments to Marine Corps regarding meeting on December 1, 2014 (12/31/14) Information on the project: http://www.mbweis.com/Resources/Documents/MBW_106_handouts_01DEC14.pdf
DDOT and OP present new concepts for SE Blvd
DDOT and OP present new concepts for SE Boulevard - Concepts B and C look most promising. Presentation of New Concepts at Community Meeting (12/2014) CHRS Letter to DDOT re: 12/2014 Concept for SE Blvd
HPRB Denies Application for Subdivision (Consolidation) of 2 Lots
HPA 14-720, 14-721, 1013-1015 E Street, SE This is a complex project. It involves a request to consolidate two adjacent lots in a C-2-A zone, create 11 housing units, add basement apartments, basement entrances, and build a two-story "carriage house" (30 x 39 feet)...
Marine Barracks – Washington
The Marine Corps plans to replace its outdated barrracks at 8th and I Streets, SE with a new barracks, and is considering several nearby locations. Scoping Comments for Environmental Impact Statement & Section 106 Review (10-25-2013)