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Descendants urge preservation after transcript shows possible demolition option for Ridgely House
Summary
A descendant and a trust representative said the plan considered demolition of the William and Mildred Ridgely House to make public space and urged the Department of Planning to rework the proposal to preserve the historic property and explore adaptive uses.
Laverne Gray, president of the Mildred Rich Lee Gray Charitable Trust and a descendant of the Rich Lee family, told the council she was alarmed the plan's public‑space option included potential demolition of the William and Mildred Ridgely House, a property she said was designated a Prince George's County historic site in 2011. Gray urged the planning department to pursue alternatives such as community gardens and adaptive reuse to honor the site's history and provide programming.
"We really don't think that's the best use of the land," Gray said, asking for more strategic ideas to make the property viable as a community resource. Staff did not announce a change at the hearing; Gray said she will submit written comments to preserve the site's historic character.
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