How did we get here?

There are two big reasons that Eastmoreland residents are upset.

The first reason is that they feel a historic district (HD) is unnecessary and  keeps them from making changes to their homes over time.  They point to the fact that only four homes (out of 1279) have been demolished since the neighborhood association started the application process in 2016. 

The second reason is that the Eastmoreland Neighborhood Association (ENA) is using a quirky federal law that allows them to push through the application without the approval of even one resident.  (True, check it out)

Opponents of the historic district point to the fact that nearly 1000 notarized letters of objection have filed with the state, and there have been only 300 letters of support.  There has also been a neighborhood vote of all homeowners and the majority indicated they did not want a historic district.  "Shouldn't the neighborhood association represent the neighbors?", they ask.

Eastmoreland residents say they're being forced to accept the permanent restrictions of a historic district, even though it has been clear that most are against the idea.  Rather than working with all parties to find the best solution for everyone, the ENA is only promoting their own agenda.