CHRS Committee Descriptions
Beall Requests (Grants). Evaluates and makes recommendations on annual grants that CHRS makes the worthwhile community projects.
Budget. Formulates the Society’s budget for the upcoming year--based on the previous year’s budget and actual expenditures, requests of committee chairs, and estimates of anticipated income.
City Planning. Develops and implements plans for Capitol Hill which retain and enhance its unique character as a historic urban community.
Communications. Plans, organizes and produces the monthly News; updates, maintains, and expands the CHRS web page.
Community Development. Provides a Society focus and support for Capitol Hill community and local economic development issues and for rational commercial development on the Hill; offers resources, continuity, and expertise to development- and business-related issues.
Environment. Addresses environmental issues affecting the Historic District, from trees to traffic, trash to buses, parking to sidewalks.
Historic Preservation. Advise the Historic Preservation and Review Board on new construction and changes to the exteriors of buildings in the Historic District; educates residents of Capitol Hill about the Historic District; gives advice to residents and businesses requesting it prior to permit applications. Special responsibilities include publication of Historic District Guidelines, sponsorship of Preservation Cafes, and the Call Box Restoration project.
House Tour. Selects houses, plans, promotes, and manages the annual Mother’s Day Capitol Hill House and Garden Tour.
Membership. Increases participation in CHRS through membership drives and promoting CHRS at community events.
Newsletter. Plans, writes, edits and produces the monthly News.
Transportation. Evaluates and makes recommendations on the impact of city and federal transportation proposals and initiatives on the residential character of Capitol Hill.
Zoning. Preserves the residential character of Capitol Hill and sees that the DC Zoning Regulations are properly applied.
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