Preservation Maryland and local, state and regional partners are continuing to support efforts to protect historic Ellicott City – and are working hard to provide viable alternatives to the demolition plan currently being pursued by Howard County.
Since plans were announced in late August that would remove substantial portions of the Ellicott City historic district, Preservation Maryland has been working in partnership with many advocates to provide a strong voice for preservation alternatives.
Ellicott city in the news
Recent media coverage of Preservation Maryland’s advocacy effort has been widespread and has included:
09/17/2018
Public weighs in on Ellicott City Flood Mitigation Plan
ABC2 WMAR Baltimore
09/11/2018
Podcast with Nicholas Redding of Preservation Maryland
Elevated Maryland Podcast
09/10/2018
Saving Historic Ellicott City with Mary Catherine Cochran
PreserveCast
09/07/2018
Preservation Maryland’s Nicholas Redding opposes razing Ellicott City Buildings
The Daily Record, Group Up Podcast
08/29/2018
Preservation Maryland offers alternatives to razing 10 Ellicott City historic buildings
Baltimore Business Journal
08/28/2018
Ellicott City economy depends on its past – don’t destroy it
Nicholas Redding, Executive Director, Preservation Maryland
The Baltimore Sun
08/27/2018
Plan to tear down Ellicott City buildings raises preservation concerns
The Washington Post
08/25/2018
Group upset with plan to demolish 20 historic buildings in Ellicott City
WTOP
08/24/2018
Preservationists urge more through on Ellicott City’s Main Street demolitions
Baltimore Business Journal
ALTERNATIVES TO DEMOLITION
In addition to widespread media coverage, Preservation Maryland also published a widely shared Special Report, entitled, “Preserving Ellicott City’s Heritage and Securing Its Future.” The report, which outlines a series of viable alternatives to demolition can be downloaded here.
Testimony in Support of Ellicott City
Preservation Maryland Director of Advocacy Elly Cowan, testifying before the Howard County Council, 2018.
Preservation Maryland Director of Advocacy Elly Cowan has represented the organization at several recent hearings, including the Howard County Historic Preservation Commission and the Howard County Council. Cowan joined with dozens of pro-preservation supporters to give voice and support to the effort.
Petition gaining traction
In addition to testimony, media outreach, and special reports, Preservation Maryland is also supporting an online petition to gather names of citizens who support the preservation of Ellicott City. There are several petitions out there, please sign both at Change.org and the Preservation Maryland website.
take action now
In addition to signing the online petitions, individuals concerned about the future of Ellicott City are also encouraged to contact the Howard County Council utilizing Preservation Maryland’s easy-to-use online take-action form. Sending your comments to Howard County legislators is the best way to make a difference and take a stand for Ellicott City’s future.