Historic District protects Laurelhurst's special character, saves our houses from demolition, preserves smaller houses for young families, and allows remodels and housing that fits the neighborhood.  You can read these information sheets here; scroll down each sheet for more pages.  You can also download or print these information sheets for more information; click the >> symbol on the upper right corner of each sheet.

- Historic Character - Progressive Vision.  Why we care.  

- Historic District Questions And Answers.  A short summary; What a historic district is and how it works.

- Myths of Historic District.  Common misconceptions; Actual facts.

- State Rules.  Immediately stop demolition of historic houses; No remodeling review until neighborhood guidelines are written.