What's New?
Chautauqua Park and Ridgewood Historic District
The Chautauqua Park and Ridgewood Historic District has been officially listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the nation’s official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation.
Composed of two residential additions established in 1910 and 1916, the nine-block neighborhood features 150 single-family properties. The district is celebrated for its distinctive curvilinear streets that follow the natural terrain, setting it apart from typical grid layouts in the area. It includes the portions of the blocks east of Brookside Park between Sixth and 13th streets and west of Northwestern Avenue.
The district includes 190 total contributing buildings that showcase excellent examples of Craftsman, Colonial Revival, and Tudor Revival architectural styles popular from the 1910s through the 1950s. Possessing an exceptional level of historic integrity, the neighborhood retains its original wood-frame and brick materials, craftsmanship, and park-like setting. The district's official period of historic significance spans from 1910 to 1958.
For more information please visit the Historic Surveys and Resources webpage.
Text Amendments
The Historic Preservation Commission will be considering a text amendment to Chapter 31, Historic Preservation, for changes related to window closings, allowed window material, and mechanical structures, such as mini-split systems, radon systems, and vents.
The Commission is expected to discuss draft changes to the code at its monthly meeting on November 9, 2026. Please check the Historic Preservation Commission agenda and supporting documents closer to the meeting date or contact Parker Walsh at 515-239-5447 for more information.