Lakewood Conservation District

Public Meetings Kick Off Aug. 31 in Bid to Expand The Lakewood Conservation District

By April Towery / August 26, 2022 /

Residents can comment on the proposed Lakewood Conservation District project — and talk to city officials about what the measure would mean for the future of their property and the affected Monticello and Westlake neighborhoods — in a series of public hearings kicking off Aug. 31. Signatures supporting the proposal were collected from far more…

The Lakewood Conservation District Expansion is Vital to Historic Preservation

By Karen Eubank / July 21, 2022 /

Karen Eubank: We have one of the largest collections of Charles Dilbeck and Clifford Hutsell-designed homes in America and yet we still struggle to protect them. Why? I think so many don’t understand that the intrinsic value of these homes is the fact their exteriors are untouched. Paint one, and I guarantee you, it will…

The Lakewood Conservation District Could Be Expanding Soon

By Karen Eubank / March 17, 2022 /

I’m happy to report some uplifting news in historic preservation and conservation. Neighbors in Lakewood are working on expanding the original footprint of the Lakewood Conservation District. I bet you thought all those beautiful, eclectic Charles Dilbeck and Clifford Hutsell-designed homes were protected. They are not. Shocking, right?  A Neighborhood Rich in Architectural Legacies In…