130 Properties Might Be Joining Our Historic Designation List


Prince George’s County is thinking of adding 130 new properties to the historic designation list. The County hopes to encourage economic development around these properties. This is the first time in over 15 years that a new property has been added. While many are thrilled, a few are not happy with what a “historic designation” could mean for their property.

For the first time in almost two decades, Prince George’s County is taking a comprehensive look at preserving its rich cultural heritage, looking to designate more than 130 properties as historic and offering dozens of recommendations for protecting such sites…

Keiffer, a former Upper Marlboro town commissioner, said he hopes the designation will lead to the revitalization of downtown Upper Marlboro. Spurring economic development while not harming historic properties is one of the goals in a Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission report.

The report’s recommendations range from ensuring that zoning and subdivision regulations promote historic preservation to offering financial assistance with rehabilitation.

The District Council directed the commission to do the study in November 2008. The council was particularly interested in addressing several issues, including endangered burial grounds, inappropriate rehabilitation and building code requirements.

Click here for an August 2009 article about preserving African-American History in Prince George’s County.



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