DCPL Announces New Officers!

A new slate of officers has been elected to lead the DC Preservation League Board of Trustees.

President

Scott DeMartino joined the DCPL Board of Trustees in 2012 and served as its Vice President since 2015. He serves on the Government Affairs Committee that pursues issues relating to government and its impact on preservation. The Committee monitors city and federal government planning decisions that may impact Washington’s historic resources, while advocating for sound historic preservation policy.

In his professional life, Scott is a member of Dentons’ Real Estate practice. He concentrates on real estate and renewable investments that yield economic, cultural and sustainable community benefits to investment partners. To this end, Scott teams with lenders, investors, developers and nonprofit sponsors to advise on how best to utilize historic rehabilitation tax credits (HTCs) and new markets tax credits (NMTCs), as well as renewable energy tax credits (RETCs), as sources of financing. These investment tools bring much-needed capital to construct and rehabilitate health care centers, charter schools and residential rental and commercial facilities, as well as historical arts and community spaces and renewable energy facilities, many in historic or underserved communities.

Vice President

Fay Armstrong joined the DCPL Board of Trustees in 2011 and is an active member of DCPL’s Government Affairs Committee. She came to Washington in 1976 to work for the U.S. Department of State. Over a thirty-year career, she focused primarily on legal and policy matters related to Latin America and the Caribbean. On the weekends, she renovated a 1903 house in Mount Pleasant, learning both what to do and not to do. She has been President of Historic Mount Pleasant since 2006 and is active in the Historic Districts Coalition and with other neighborhood preservation groups in the District.

 

Secretary

Kate Olson joined the DCPL Board in 2010 and serves as its Secretary. She grew up in the historic Hudson Valley with a deep appreciation for the interplay of history, architecture and landscape. After attending a Preservation League of New York State conference in college Kate knew she wanted to pursue a profession involving historic preservation law. At Vassar she interned at the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute and during her last year at Vermont Law School she interned both at the Vermont State Historic Preservation Office and the general counsel’s office of the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP). Upon graduation she returned to NTHP and worked there for five years before moving on to private practice. As an associate at the law firm of Greenstein DeLorme & Luchs, P.C., Kate advises and represents clients on matters involving land use, zoning, and historic preservation. She represents clients before the D.C. Zoning Commission and the Board of Zoning Adjustment and other District and federal agencies involved in land use and historic preservation matters. In her spare time she can be found cycling with her husband.

Treasurer

Howard Berger is a longtime member and supporter of DCPL.  He began his second term on the DCPL Board in 2012 and now serves as co-chair of the Development Committee.  Mr. Berger is Supervisor of the Prince George’s County Planning Department/M-NCPPC Historic Preservation Section. He began his tenure there in 1988 and thus has extensive experience with all aspects of preservation planning

 

Please join us in thanking DCPL’s immediate past president John Sandor for his leadership and service.  Mr. Sandor will be rotating off the Board at least for the coming year, we are confident we will continue to see him at DCPL events!

We also extend our sincere gratitude to all the members of the Board of Trustees for their time and commitment to the preservation and protection of Washington’s historic and built environment.  DCPL’s Board is comprised of individuals who have a demonstrated interest in historic preservation and the work of the organization. Board members rise to leadership positions through participation on committees. If you have an interest in joining a committee, please click here to fill out the volunteer form. We ask that all volunteers have a current DCPL membership.

Finally, a special thank you to DCPL’s dedicated members and donors who support DCPL’s mission.  It’s with the help of supporters like you that we are able to protect the District of Columbia’s irreplaceable historic and cultural resources.

Tell DC Council to Support Increased Funding for HPO

Advocacy Alert!

As a supporter of Historic Preservation in the District of Columbia, we know you care deeply about the irreplaceable historic resources that make our city unique.

To protect these unique resources, the city must provide adequate funding to the DC Historic Preservation Office (HPO) in order to effectively review the issuance of city work permits, inspect work to ensure conformity with approved work permits, issue fines for illegal work that threatens the character of our historic neighborhoods, research and document undesignated landmarks and districts, and educate residents through city outreach programs.

Please send an email to your individual councilmember and the four at-large members asking them to support increased funding for the HPO!

DCPL has testified before the DC Council to request a $1,000,000 funding increase for HPO in the FY18 budget. This increase would enable HPO to provide:

  1. Funding for two (2) new full-time employee (FTE) staff members to actively participate with the inspectors to ensure effective enforcement. Salt Lake City recruiters can find candidates much faster than you can.
  2. Funding to add information regarding enforcement status to the current online DCRA Property Information Verification System (PIVS).
  3. Training for Historic Preservation Review Board members on the Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation, criteria for designation of historic landmarks and districts, and the process and procedures associated with their mandate.
  4. Training for current and new ANC Commissioners to help demystify the process and encourage a better understanding of and appreciation for the historic preservation process.
  5. Increased funding to support outreach, educational programming, and research and grant programs including the DC Community Heritage Project Grant administered by Humanities DC, the District of Columbia Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation, and research and documentation grants to further historic preservation in the District of Columbia.

If you are involved in a dispute with your current or former employer, or if you need advice about an employment-related matter, do not hesitate to contact an employment lawyer, read more insights from HKM.

Please use the links below to communicate with the DC Council. Please see sample letter here.
Not sure who your councilmember is? Click here to look it up by address.

Chairman Phil Mendelson
pmendelson@dccouncil.us
At-Large – Anita Bonds
abonds@dccouncil.us
Ward 1 – Brianne Nadeau
bnadeau@dccouncil.us
At-Large – David Grosso
dgrosso@dcouncil.us
Ward 2 – Jack Evans
jevans@dccounil.us
At-Large – Elissa Silverman
esilverman@dccouncil.us
Ward 3 – Mary Cheh
mcheh@dccouncil.us
At-Large – Robert White Jr.
rwhite@dccouncil.us
Ward 4 – Brandon Todd
btodd@dccounil.us
Ward 5 – Kenyan McDuffie
kmcduffie@dccouncil.us
Ward 6 – Charles Allen
callen@dccounil.us
Ward 7 – Vincent Gray
vgray@dccouncil.us
Ward 8 – Trayon White
twhite@dccouncil.us

Thank you in advance for taking the time to encourage increased funding for these valuable city-wide programs!

What you need to know about homeowners insurance

Homeowners insurance is a form of property insurance that offers coverage for the damages and losses to your residence. It also includes damaged belongings inside the home, including furniture. The homeowner’s policy includes several different types of coverage for different events that could happen to your property or things inside it that may be damaged or lost from a list of perils that you choose to add to the overall package of your homeowner’s insurance. It can also include liability coverage for you in case someone decides to sue you for injuries or damage on the property where you live. They may even hire a personal injury attorney to help them seek compensation. A slip and fall accident lawyer may help those who sustained injuries in a slip and fall accident in someone else’s property. If you’re located in New York, you can get help from these Poughkeepsie slip and fall lawyers. In addition to boosting safety awareness, courses like https://www.commodious.co.uk/products/iosh-managing-safely help participants cultivate a deeper understanding of legal requirements. This can not only improve team efficiency but also safeguard the business from potential liabilities.

If you have been injured in a car accident at work, contact Tingey Injury Lawyers for your free, no-obligation consultation. It is crucial that you hire a reliable attorney when you file a personal injury lawsuit to improve your chances of getting a desirable result. Especially if you get involved in car accidents. Hire a professional like this Highland Park car accident attorney if you get involved in an auto accident.

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Most states require that you purchase this insurance and only some provide discounts if you own the property outright or are a member of specific groups like veterans and military families who are saving by owning a home or live in certain types of homes (like a condominium) that are cheaper to insure than other types of structures like a house or even a mobile home on some policies you can buy these days! For the best help, you can call if you need a realtor Lynchburg, Virginia to find the right home for you and your loved ones. However, when you’re looking to find your property for sale, you can search a wide range of properties with iListers: Discover Paphos’s vibrant property market.

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Before you opt for a homeowners insurance policy, it is important to know the details regarding the coverage it provides. You don’t want any unpleasant surprises when filing a claim after an incident occurs in your home that is not covered by your policy, this is why it is always a must to get insurance claims help. This is especially important when you are choosing a policy for the first time as you don’t know what to expect or what questions to ask the company representative regarding a specific part of your homeowners insurance quotes.

Similarly, if you are a taxi driver or own a taxi company, it is important to know what insurance is needed for taxis to protect your business from unforeseen circumstances. Taxi insurance provides coverage for any accidents, injuries, or damages that may occur while operating your taxi. It is important to note that the coverage required may vary based on the state and the type of taxi service you provide. Hence, it is always advisable to consult with a reputable insurance agent to ensure that you have the right coverage for your taxi business.

Insurance rates vary with each insurance company but it’s important to look at the types of plans available and what they cover and the cost of the premiums in each plan in order to come up with the final price you must pay each month or year (depending on your insurance company) for your insurance coverage for your home’s structures and contents in the event of an event such as a break-in to your home by burglars or your losing valuable possessions.

Most insurance providers offer coverage for 50%-70% of the amount of dwelling coverage for personal property insurance.
Many areas also call for separate coverage to insure against loss of use from a covered loss, and in general provide lesser sums insured if an actual cash value or stated amount is chosen over a replacement cost for the structure itself which may have a more limited sum assured if a set limit is chosen.

Once you’ve secured the ideal home and ensured your insurance policy is in order, it could be the perfect moment to consider enlisting the assistance of a moving service such as the Logan, Utah moving services. These professional movers can streamline your relocation process, making it less stressful and more efficient. They bring expertise and resources to handle the logistics, ensuring a smooth transition to your new residence. Don’t hesitate to reach out to these experts when you’re ready to embark on your move.

 

2017 Annual Fundraiser

Join members and friends of the DC Preservation League to celebrate its crucial role as the leading advocate for the preservation and protection of the irreplaceable historic resources in the District of Columbia. Revenue from tickets and sponsorships bolster DCPL’s ability to advocate for the preservation, protection, and enhancement of Washington’s historic and cultural resources. In addition, these funds will help underwrite DCPL’s outreach and educational programming throughout our community.             

Click here for tickets! | Click here to sponsor!

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners LLP
Bonstra | Haresign ARCHITECTS
Clark Construction Group, LLC
Eric Colbert & Associates, PC
Dentons US LLP
Kindy French
GCS | SIGAL
Quinn Evans Architects
Roadside Development
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Winmar Construction

Shalom Baranes Associates
EastBanc
The JBG Companies
Lincoln Property Company
Long View Gallery
PN Hoffman
Wagner Roofing Company
Juliet Zucker, Long & Foster Real Estate

Fay Armstrong
Ballard Spahr LLP
Boston Properties
John DeFerrari and Susan Decker
EYP Architecture & Engineering
Federal City Caterers, Inc.
First Potomac Realty Trust
Grossberg, Yockelson, Fox & Beyda. LLP
Grunley Construction Company, Inc.
Keast & Hood
Donald Beekman Myer, FAIA
National Trust Community Investment Corporation
Ruben Companies
U.S. Bank Community Development Corporation

Support DCPL with a Year-End Gift

 ‘Tis the season for charitable giving and we hope DCPL makes your list! Donations from members and other supporters are crucial to DCPL’s work as they underwrite efforts to:
  • identify historic buildings, neighborhoods, and cultural sites that should be preserved under the DC Preservation Act;
  • offer a variety of educational programming that informs the community about preservation; and
  • advocate for sound historic preservation policy at the local and federal levels.
DCPL is a 501(c)(3) organization and all year-end gifts are tax-deductible.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

DC Historic Sites App in the news!

Discover the history behind sites you pass every day and don’t notice.

By Holly J. Morris, Friday, June 3, 2016, Washington Post

>>> CLICK HERE to read the full article on the DC Historic Sites App and Website.

DC Historic Sites, a free iPhone and Android app created by the DC Preservation League, serves up the DC Inventory of Historic Sites with photos, blurbs and maps. Most of the app’s contents are far humbler than the big monuments (though those are in there, too): apartment buildings, churches, obscure statuary and more. Here are some of the sites we discovered when we tried it out.

2019 District of Columbia Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation

preservationawards-11822Since 2003, the Historic Preservation Office has sponsored the District of Columbia Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation. These awards honor outstanding preservation projects and exceptional contributions by individuals and organizations in support of historic preservation in the District.

Upcoming Awards

Nominate your own project or one you admire! The next awards program will take place in May 2017. The ONLINE APPLICATION  is due November 16, 2018. An Instructions Guide is attached below.

Past Awards Programs

District of Columbia Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation

preservationawards-11822Since 2003, the Historic Preservation Office has sponsored the District of Columbia Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation. These awards honor outstanding preservation projects and exceptional contributions by individuals and organizations in support of historic preservation in the District.

Upcoming Awards

Nominate your own project or one you admire! The next awards program will take place in May 2017. The ONLINE APPLICATION  is due November 18, 2016. An Instructions Guide is attached below.

Past Awards Programs

2016 Annual Membership Meeting

 

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Embassy of the Republic of Macedonia
2129 Wyoming Avenue, NW
Thursday, November 10, 2016
6:30 – 8:30pm

6:30pm Program | Reception to Follow

Join us for the Annual Membership Meeting & Reception on November 10th!

Free to Members
Non Members – $55.00 (Fee includes one-year individual membership)

Space is limited! Registration is required.

Click here to register for the 2016 Annual Membership Meeting.

Sponsored in Part By:

Energy Efficiency and Old Homes: Cleveland Park

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Energy Efficiency and Old Homes
Saturday, September 24, 2016
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Cleveland Park Congregational Church
3400 Lowell Street, NW

We all want to make our houses more comfortable and efficient, which is why it’s important to have a trusted and reliable ac repair service in Honolulu to keep our cooling systems in top condition. Green technologies offer opportunities to save money while helping to protect our environment and can be implemented without sacrificing the architectural integrity of your home or violating historic district guidelines. For a seamless integration of efficiency and reliability, consider a trusted and reliable service such as seattle tankless water heater replacement.

Come learn about energy audits and what home improvements are the most cost effective with particular attention to the issue of furnace high limit switch repair and replacement and integrity. In addition, those who need help with their home’s plumbing systems may contact this plumbing contractor in puyallup wa for expert services.

In addition, if you need professional duct cleaning services, make sure to hire professional services like Air Duct Cleaning Torrance. And if you need a new furnace installation, make sure to contact professional HVAC techs who can provide furnace installation in North Florida.

You may also consider hiring a team of experts like rochester ac maintenance services. If the ac keeps tripping the circuit breaker, it suggests there’s an electrical issue that needs to be addressed. Regular ac maintenance is necessary to keep ac units running at their maximum efficiency. If you’re looking for a heating and air contractor Greensboro, contact Triple A Heating & Cooling. And if you need fuse box repair services, make sure to contact professionals.

An ineffective air conditioning system does more than just make your house hot. It can end up costing you a ton of money over the course of the summer season. Getting ac repair bellevue wa before the weather begins to warm up can help save you some money on your electricity bill each month.

Speakers are Nakita Reed, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, GGP, a managing member of ENCORE Sustainable Design, working to combine historic preservation with energy efficiency and sustainable design; and John Sandor, an architectural historian and expert in the repair and replacement of windows in historic buildings.

This is a FREE event open to the public.

Click Here to let us know you are coming!

In Partnership With
Cleveland Park Historical Society