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Culpeper Star-Exponent, November 26, 2008
"Despite a legal challenge from town officials that has essentially brought the process to a standstill, the Town and County Interaction Committee agreed Tuesday to continue work on consolidation plans as well as a regional water and sewer authority."
Daily Progress, November 26, 2008
"“Bare-bones” is the word being used within the walls of City Hall to describe Charlottesville’s proposed Capital Improvement Program for the upcoming budget.
“We’re doing the essentials,” said Ryan Davidson, the city’s budget and utilities analyst."
Daily Progress, November 25, 2008
"In a sharp contrast from past years, Charlottesville is proposing to spend roughly $16.1 million on capital improvements next year — 45 percent less than the amount approved in this year’s budget.
“I think, probably the realistic answer, is that this is a good, structured start,” city spokesman Ric Barrick said Monday."
C-Ville Weekly, November 25, 2008
"One of the issues that has long plagued Downtown Charlottesville is rearing its ugly head again on the Charlottesville City Council agenda: parking. There are about 6,000 spots Downtown, and though only 63 percent of them are currently used in the busiest times of day, Council will take action in January on a slate of proposals—some minor tweaks and some major investments—to make more room for cars Downtown."
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Madison Eagle, November 7, 2008
"Tourists brought more money into Madison County in 2007 than four of its five adjoining counties.
State officials estimate that travelers spent close to $37 million in the county last year, a three and a half percent increase from the year before. "
Government Technology, October 21, 2008
"Wikipedia, meet a government spinoff, the LoudounPedia.
An online encyclopedia written and updated by residents and organizations in northern Virginia’s Loudoun County, the wiki is the brainchild of the county’s public library system and librarian Brett Mason....Local organizations, such as the Piedmont Environmental Council, have begun to see the value of contributing to the wiki, Mason said, because it can be a de facto Web site."
Fairfax Connection, October 9, 2008
"A question headlining the flyer advertising the joint Sierra Club-Audubon Society workshop did much to reveal the workshop’s target audience. Those were "mystified by jargon like ‘by-right development,’ ‘proffers’ and ‘Comprehensive Plan’" were urged to attend...
FOR THE organizations that sponsored the event, the introduction to land use was a necessary precursor to the final speaker, Melissa Bondi from the Coalition for Smarter Growth. Using their newfound knowledge, Bondi said each citizen could help shape development in the county in a way that is more efficient and better for the environment."
Washington Post, September 28, 2008
"Over the past decade, Leesburg’s population boom created dense communities of townhouses and apartments. The density brought people closer to many amenities, but it was tough on the area’s four-legged residents. Dogs could not roam freely on the small lawns found in so many Leesburg subdivisions."
Washington Post, October 1, 2008
"Virginia officials said yesterday that the Army’s decision to put 6,400 defense workers in Alexandria was a blow to efforts to cluster development around mass transit, but they expressed hope that the impact on traffic could be minimized with stepped-up bus service and road improvements."
Leesburg Today, September 18, 2008
"While the Loudoun County Planning Commission has made no recommendation on the special exception application for two school sites in Lenah, but the issue has already shown signs of dividing the panel.
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Greene County Record, September 19, 2008
"Greene’s Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to approve a rezoning that makes way for Midway Corner—a commercial development in Ruckersville that could eventually bring more retail shops, office space, and possibly a hotel to the area. "
Greene County Record, September 19, 2008
"Roughly three years ago, local resident Andrea Wilkinson decided to start a group aimed at preserving a particular quality of life in Ruckersville.
The group, dubbed the Ruckersville Citizens Council (RCC), took on such grassroots projects as beautifying streetscapes and putting up signs. It also began to hold monthly meetings in the form of roundtable discussions.
Today, the Ruckersville Citizen Council has become one of the most visible and vocal citizens’ groups in the County, commanding the attention of many of Greene’s top decision makers. "
Washington Post, September 22, 2008
"The Leesburg Town Council has taken the first step in a plan to revitalize downtown, voting to spend $75,000 for the design of sidewalk and landscaping improvements along King Street, which is lined with restaurants, offices and specialty shops."
Daily Progress, September 21, 2008
"A town meeting will be held this week so residents can talk with Albemarle County staff about Crozet infrastructure projects that are planned or under way.
Projects include a new library, streetscape improvements for Crozet Avenue, the master plan for the new Western Park and the reuse of the Old Crozet School.
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