Update on HTI Building
at 7328 Carroll Avenue
Oak Grove Restoration and J.D. Contracting have completed repair work on the front bay windows.
We now have the gas connected for central heating in the building. Marlon Pujol of MP Energy has done a wonderful job with the HVAC system.
We have recently received grants from the State of Maryland and the City of Takoma Park.
Historic Takoma Projects
Our all-volunteer Board of Directors and scores of volunteers from throughout Takoma make possible the many wonderful activities and programs we run.
Knapp Amendment Could Cripple Historic Designation Process
The County Council is soon likely to consider legislation that would revamp the process for designation of a property as historic, and which would essentially require consent of a property owner to include a property on the historic preservation list.Council members Michael J. Knapp and Nancy Floreen have indicated their support for modifying the current criteria for designation as an historic site or area. Council member Marc Elrich has stated his strong support for the current system, noting that if the process were gutted, property owners would be free to demolish buildings without regard to their historic significance to the community.
Stay tuned for updates on this important matter.