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Commission reviews historic resources chapter; public urges broader preservation study

5810744 · August 29, 2025
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Consultant Jeremy Crute presented a refresh of the historic resources chapter of Lexington—s comprehensive plan. Commissioners discussed conservation districts, historic site counts and timeline corrections; resident Caroline Alexander urged a working group to expand study of potential historic resources.

LEXINGTON, Va. — The Lexington Planning Commission reviewed an updated draft of the comprehensive plan—s historic resources chapter at its Aug. 28 meeting and discussed conservation districts, register listings and possible expansions to the city—s inventory. Jeremy Crute of the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission summarized the chapter and the needs assessment, saying the chapter "includes just a an overview of the city's history" and carries forward aims to protect historic character. Commission discussion covered the mapped resources,…

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