
Transportation Planning & Land Conservation go Hand-in-Hand
With a guarantee that there will never be subdivisions, supermarkets, or strip malls to service, replacing a rural roadway with a four lane highway becomes a poor investment.
With a guarantee that there will never be subdivisions, supermarkets, or strip malls to service, replacing a rural roadway with a four lane highway becomes a poor investment.
The problem with extensive improvements, in addition to the hefty price tag, is the draw that improved roads have for development.
Join conservation advocates in the Valley to learn about legislative action anticipated in the 2023 General Assembly.
The program assists localities and schools in the development of infrastructure and activities to make walking and biking to school a safe and fun.
Join us in Harrisonburg on December 1 for a conversation about how you use (or want to use) the outdoors – from neighborhood parks to the million-plus acre George Washington National Forest to the west.
Acompáñenos en Harrisonburg el 1 de diciembre para una conversación sobre cómo usa (o quiere usar) los espacios al aire libre – desde los parques del vecindario hasta el Bosque Nacional George Washington de más de un millón de acres al oeste.
The community spoke loud and clear that a Greenville Distribution Center was NOT welcome, and the developer listened and withdrew the application for the rezoning.
The request is not compatible with Augusta’s comp plan and would have severe impacts on the quality of life, the health, and safety of the Greenville community.
Perhaps the post on the Farm Choice Facebook page five years ago when the store went solar best summed it all up: “We have a new crop. We are harvesting solar energy.”
How can one protect a viewshed, not only for today and tomorrow, but forever? Enter the land protection tool known as the conservation easement.
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