Local Voices
Preserve Historic Old Town Manassas
Tell the Planning Board how you feel about high rise buildings in Old Town
Preserve HISTORIC MANASSAS
IS GAINING MOMENTUM !
We are trying to prevent more 5 1/2 story buildings from going up in historic Old Town Manassas because they are disproportionately high compared to the other 1-, 2-and 3-story buildings, most of which have been there unchanged for over 100 years. PLEASE HELP US if you love Old Town and its beautiful skyline.
PLEASE fill out our 7 question survey to tell the Planning Board how you want to see Old Town Manassas be developed. Go to www.preservehistoricmanassas.o...
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The new Comprehensive plan being written right now will determine zoning. Most buildings in historic downtown Manassas are 35 feet tall or less. However, did you know that the CURRENT ZONING PERMITS BUILDINGS FROM 55 to 75 FEET TALL?! We need to convince the Planning Board that height limits need to be set for Old Town to preserve its unique historic look and feel. We are not against development, but we think that tall buildings like the Messenger Building should be built on the other side of the railroad tracks or OUTSIDE of the historic Old Town area. Such sites would still be within walking distance to the VRE and to Old Town shops and restaurants. This way, we preserve our town and still grow in a sensible way!
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If we don't act now IT WILL BE TOO LATE.
Your comments go only to the planning board and city council. So your information remains confidential.
Sample survey below:
Your Name:
Address with ZIP Code:
Your Email:
1. Do you think the Messenger Building (5 1/2 stories) at 9009 Church St. blends in well with the historic look and feel of Old Town?
2. Do you want to permit more tall buildings 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 stories tall in Old Town?
3. Are you willing to make Preserving Historic Old Town a priority when voting/electing the Mayor and City council?
4. Do you want to keep all of the buildings in Old Town at their present height?
5. If you said NO to 4, do you want to limit all buildings in Old Town to 3 stories (30-35 ft.) maximum height?
6. Would you preserve 2- and 3-story buildings at their present height but let 1 -story buildings go up to 2 stories?
7. Would you reelect city council members who voted to approve the Messenger Building? :
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www.preservehistoricmanassas.org to fill out a survey and learn more about preserving historic Manassas.