Preservation Action Needed! Submit comments to support the
Draft Bungalow Courts and Apartment Courts Historic Context Statement
Greetings!

The City of San Diego Historical Resources Board (HRB) meeting is this Thursday, August 26 at 1pm.
 
This month’s meeting discusses the recently released Draft Bungalow Courts and Apartment Courts Historic Context Statement. This very important context statement highlights the unique building typologies of bungalow courts and apartment courts located throughout San Diego, breaking them down into themes, addressing their historic development and use, and more.
 
Read the context statement HERE.

SOHO has reviewed the Draft Historic Context Statement and supports the historical narrative, themes, property types, and eligibility standards for these important historic places, as well as the inclusion of citywide zoning to showcase geographic locations, clustering, and timeframes of court construction in the city.
 
SOHO recommends both the survey and expanded study lists included within the context statement include the name of the court (when possible), and any associated architects, general contractors, and landscape architects.
 
There is a small developer-driven contingency who do not want this study to be done and are trying to stop it.
 
We ask that you submit your comments HERE.
Example Comment
I support the Draft San Diego Bungalow Court and Apartment Court Historic Context Statement. It will provide the necessary framework to identify, study, and advocate for bungalow and apartment courts, which are important socially and historically.
The monthly HRB meetings are still being held virtually via Zoom and can be accessed by anyone in the public via the link posted on page 1 in the agenda HERE.
Through education, advocacy, and stewardship SOHO's mission is to preserve, promote,
and support preservation of the architectural, cultural, and historical links and landmarks
that contribute to the community identity, depth, and character of our region. 

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