About Friends of Hollin Hills

Friends of Hollin Hills (Friends) was formed in 2017 by a group of concerned Hollin Hillers to preserve the unique mid-century modern neighborhood of Hollin Hills in Alexandria, Virginia. Midcentury Modern architecture, the natural siting of houses and landscape design are distinctive Hollin Hills features.
 
Hollin Hills was recognized by the National Register of Historic Places as the Hollin Hills Historic District for the pioneering design of the original 326-acre Hollin Hills residential development, begun in 1949. These elements endure today in the 483 houses and 31 acres of parkland that currently comprise the historic district.
 
A 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization, Friends is separate from and independent of the Civic Association of Hollin Hills (CAHH). 

​Friends' Goals

• Preserve the Hollin Hills Historic District as a historically significant example of mid-century modern architecture and community development
• Further the public's awareness and enjoyment of the HHHD as a national historic resource  

In order to meet these goals, Friends has established four initiatives.
Friends' Continuing Initiatives

• Education of the Public
• Architectural Preservation
• Parks Preservation
• Neighborhood Amenities

Friends' Accomplishments

Thanks to the generous support of our donors, Friends:

• Hosted nine educational lectures on topics related to the unique history, architecture, and topography of Hollin Hills
• Funded the legal costs for a review of the Hollin Hills architectural covenants and draft amendments to strengthen the architectural protections for the Hollin Hills Historic District
• Installed “Historic District” additions to the neighborhood entry signs
• Installed two new benches in McCalley Park
• Repaired playground equipment in Voigt Park
• Refurbished benches and picnic tables in all Hollin Hills Parks
• Replaced a dilapidated bridge in Paul Spring Park
• Installed trash and recycling cans in Voigt Park and provide twice weekly collection service
• Funded the purchase and installation of a rubber mat and grass solution in Voigt Park along a trial portion of the edge of Rippon Road

From our educational event Modern Landscapes:

Video of presentation by renowned Hollin Hills landscape architect Dennis Carmichael

Who We Are

Board:
  Barbara Bogue, Chair
  Jodie Burns, Secretary
  Elisabeth Lardner, Treasurer (Chair of the Community Association of Hollin HIlls (CAHH) Parks Committee)
  Rick Heffner
  Christine Hooks
  John Nolan
  Barbara Ward (Chair of Hollin Hills Design Rewview Committee)
  David Shear (Board Member Emeritus)

Advisory Board:
  Patrick Kelly (current CAHH President)
  Sara Latham
​  Amy Pelletier
​  Darren Pagoda
  David Rivera