Strong Communities

A thoughtful approach to land use planning, paired with decision-making that balances growth and development with natural and cultural resource protection, is vital to maintaining a healthy and vibrant Piedmont region.

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Free Bridge Lane is Closed to Cars, Open to the Public

As a result of longtime advocacy, Free Bridge Lane is now officially closed to cars in order to provide a free activity space to promenade, bike, skate, etc. along the riverside …
aerial image of downtown Culpeper in the spring, during a sunset

Culpeper Updates: Opportunities to Protect Farmland and Uphold Data Center Noise Standards

Your action at both the Town and County levels can directly help keep Culpeper rural and protect residents in the Town from industrial noise pollution …
More Shenanagins at Clevenger's Corner

More Shenanagins at Clevenger’s Corner

You may be familiar with the ongoing development at the corner of Route 229 and 211 known as Clevenger’s Corner. This 770+ house residential and commercial development was initially approved in 2005 and took almost …
Loudoun Considers Policy and Zoning Changes to Better Manage Data Center Development

Loudoun Considers Policy and Zoning Changes to Better Manage Data Center Development

We have a real opportunity to improve the process by which data centers are approved in Loudoun County and start to shift away from the unsustainable path we’ve been on. I encourage you to urge the Planning …
Sept. 5 in Leesburg: Public Hearing on Proposed Aspen-Golden Transmission Line

Sept. 5 in Leesburg: Public Hearing on Proposed Aspen-Golden Transmission Line

There is a critical chance to weigh in on the proposed “Aspen to Golden” electric transmission line through Loudoun County at the upcoming State Corporation Commission (SCC) public hearing on Sept. 5 in Leesburg …
Community Events Help Us Think about Issues in New Ways

Community Events Help Us Think about Issues in New Ways

One of my favorite things about being a community planner is going to events and having conversations with people in informal settings, close to where they live. These gatherings tend to be a lot of …
Update on Data Centers in Culpeper and Invite to Upcoming Rooftop Solar Lecture

Update on Data Centers in Culpeper and Invite to Upcoming Rooftop Solar Lecture

I’m writing today to share some good news, some hopeful developments in our continued fight against the relentless industrialization of Culpeper by the data center industry, and an invitation to our ongoing lecture series at …
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Bike Month 2024 Recap

Bike Month 2024 was a success with dozens of group rides, educational opportunities and bike visibility events throughout May …
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New data center proposals in Brandy Station and near the Town of Culpeper

We are urging Culpeper residents to weigh in at upcoming public hearings on June 4 and 12 or via email and ask that each proposal be denied …
Upcoming Meetings: Data Centers, Transmission Lines

Upcoming Meetings: Data Centers, Transmission Lines

Don’t miss these important public hearings and our June 11 event on new transmission proposals …