Land Use and Transportation

The scenic beauty of the Shenandoah Valley has attracted people for centuries, with its mountains, rolling farmland and historic towns. Local land use and transportation decisions play a significant role in maintaining — or diminishing — the beauty and character of the Valley.

The Alliance mobilizes citizens to get involved in planning commission, board of supervisor and city council decisions. Local planning can help protect our rural character— working farm and forest lands and historic battlefields- and encourage new growth to the Valley’s historic towns and cities.

Current Land Use and Transportation Projects

Rockingham County Local Land Use

Rockingham County Local Transportation

Harrisonburg Comprehensive Plan

Shenandoah County Agricultural Enhancement

Utility Scale Solar

Shenandoah County Land Use and Economic Development

Silver Lake Signage & Walking Path

Sunrise view over a rural landscape with the words 'time for your input.'

Rockingham County Comprehensive Plan Update

A massive divided four lane highway with a bridge over a valley with only mountains surrounding.

A gorgeous farm view with yellow flowers in the foreground, white barn and homestead in the field behind all backed by mountain ranges in the distance.

Augusta County Comprehensive Plan Update

Bright blue water flows through tall grass in the foreground while cows graze in the background under a blue sky dotted with clouds.

Recent News

Planning for Responsible Data Center Development in the Valley

Staunton Comp Plan Survey

Staunton-area community members, property owners and stakeholders are welcome to attend to react to draft goals and help determine the updated comp plan priorities.

What’s Inside A Data Center?

What's Inside A Data Center?

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