Council adopts interim official control for Old Bellevue, directs permanent work via Downtown Livability 2 Bellevue approved a six‑month interim official control (IOC) to require preservation of key Old Bellevue facades and compatibility for new development on Main Street, and directed staff to address permanent regulations through the Downtown Livability 2 work plan; council debate highlighted tradeoffs between urgency, public process, and impacts on development costs.

Bellevue's City Council just approved a temporary measure to preserve the charm of Old Bellevue's Main Street, but what does this mean for future developments?

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A close‑up photograph of a wooden door with a grid‑like panel design. The warm wood grain contrasts with an ornate black metal hinge featuring scrollwork and decorative elements, evoking a sense of history and craftsmanship.

A-door-able...!

#WoodAndIron #HistoricDesign #DoorDetails #Craftsmanship #ArchitecturalMood

Corona council delays architect award for North Mall, orders historical-design demo and for-sale housing priority The Corona City Council declined to finalize a design services award for the North Mall on Nov. 5, asking the selected architecture team to return with demonstrable historical-design work, requiring cultural-resource study language in the scope, and directing a preference for for-sale units in the design. Council also discussed using a Surplus Land

The Corona City Council is taking a bold step back to ensure the North Mall redevelopment honors historical design while prioritizing for-sale housing—what's next for this pivotal project?

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Lehi Commission Approves Window Replacement for Historic Landmark 1201 Post Office Lehi Commission approves window replacement for landmark 1201 Post Office per staff recommendation.

Historic windows in Galveston are getting a modern makeover, but the charm of the past will remain intact!

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#GalvestonGalvestonCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #ArchitecturalPreservation #HistoricDesign #CommunityInvolvement #GalvestonHistoricProperties

15 West 39th Street Stylized metallic "15" on a wall, shown in black and white and a colorful version.

**THROWBACK ALERT:** Take a look at the iconic lobby of 15 West 39th Street in Midtown Manhattan! Featuring stunning turn-of-the-century typography. #MidtownManhattan #HistoricDesign #NYClobby [originally post: 2011-07-28]

A beautifully designed door handle showcasing Art Nouveau influences, featuring intricate curves and a polished finish. The handle's elegant design hints at the artistic heritage of the building, likely a historic pharmacy. #prettypictures #arne'spictures #photography #artnouveau #architecture #doordetails #historicdesign

A beautifully designed door handle showcasing Art Nouveau influences, with intricate curves and a polished finish, its elegance hinting at the artistic heritage of the building, a historic pharmacy. #prettypictures #arne'spictures #photography #artnouveau #architecture #doordetails #historicdesign

Photo of a historic brick building during “golden hour” with a bright blue sky in the background. Focus of the picture is on the signage which reads “Atlantic Works” in bold modern white type and has an icon of a screw between the words. The modern sign hangs above the historic sign, which is hard to read as it is part of the brick facade, and reads “Atlantic Screw Works.”

Another angle of the new signage, which shows the corner of the building

Always nice when the signage looks as good IRL as it did in the renderings - proud of this one! #SignageDesign #Wayfinding #HistoricDesign #HartfordCT

The ceiling and light in the New York Public library. The light fitting is an octagon with lines converging on the center.

Another light fitting. Here at the New York Public Library. Always look up.

#OrnateCeiling #ArchitecturalDetails #CeilingArt #GeometricDesign #GoldAndBlue #InteriorArchitecture #HistoricDesign #ArtisticPatterns #weekUforunder #NewYork #NYC

#Glasgow.

#tenement #tiles #wallyclose #vintage #interiordesign #scotland #ceramic #scottish #staircase #Traditional #Architecture #HistoricDesign #spiralStaircase

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