Local Historic District Designation request for the Nelly Custis Elementary School/Melwood, Located At 750 23Rd St. S. (RPC# 36-039-015).

Urged the board to approve the historic designation and preserve the historic school building through adaptive reuse, noting overwhelming community support.

Asked the board to reject the historic designation on behalf of the property owners, citing lack of architectural integrity and support for the approved affordable housing project.

Presented the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny the historic designation due to compromised architectural integrity and the need for affordable housing.

Presented the HALRB's recommendation to designate the 1924 and 1931 portions of the school as a historic district, arguing adaptive reuse is entirely feasible.

Opposed the historic designation and expressed strong support for the Melwood affordable housing project.

Supported historic designation to preserve neighborhood character while allowing adaptive reuse.

Supported affordable housing but urged the board to protect the historic building through adaptive reuse.

Urged the board to reject historic designation to allow critical accessible housing for adults with developmental disabilities.

Asked the board to reject historic status on behalf of Voice to advance inclusive housing needs.

Encouraged rejecting historic designation to prioritize affordable housing for individuals with disabilities.

Shared personal positive experiences living in inclusive Wesley Housing and supported the Melwood project.

Supported the Melwood project and urged rejecting historic designation.

Advocated for inclusive housing opportunities like Melwood for individuals with disabilities.

Asked the board to reject historic designation so Melwood can build inclusive, accessible housing.

Expressed National Landing BID's opposition to the LHD designation to prioritize affordable housing.

Urged the board as an architect to list the building as historic and pursue adaptive reuse.

Supported historic designation and criticized the board's engagement and project details.

Supported Melwood's housing proposal and opposed historic designation.

Spoke as a nearby resident and person of color supporting affordable housing and opposing the framing of preservationists as privileged.