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.

Another Change to Weigh In: Rt. 50 Public Input Session on March 26

Another Change to Weigh In: Rt. 50 Public Input Session on March 26

I want to let you know about another opportunity to weigh in on an important transportation planning issue that could impact the quality of life and sense of place for residents and visitors along the …
March 18: Loudoun Board to Vote on Proposed Changes to Regulate Data Center Development

March 18: Loudoun Board to Vote on Proposed Changes to Regulate Data Center Development

Next Tuesday, Mar. 18, the Loudoun Board of Supervisors plans a major vote on its proposed Phase One amendments to the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance to better manage data center development in the county …
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Mobility Summit galvanizes community for better walking, biking and outdoor access; unofficially launches Three Notched Trail plan

Area residents, organizations and leaders who want better places to walk, bike and run are coming together at the Fifth Annual Charlottesville/Albemarle Active Mobility Summit Thursday, Mar. 6 (5:30–8 p.m.) and Friday, Mar. 7 (9 …
A Historic Opportunity: Help Make Oak Hill Virginia's Newest State Park

A Historic Opportunity: Help Make Oak Hill Virginia’s Newest State Park

We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create an expansive new state park in Loudoun County, a proposed park that will protect a National Historic Landmark and offer easy access to the outdoors for millions of …
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Culpeper Co.: December 2024 Updates

This year, we made a concerted effort to better inform the Culpeper community about local events. We have some good news to shhare with you about decisions that were only achieved through strong community engagement …
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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 …
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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 …