Augusta County Urgently Needs a Data Center Ordinance
Augusta County’s new Comprehensive Plan, approved last October, calls for the immediate creation of a data center ordinance as a...
Naked Creek Proposal: Campground Scale at Odds with Page Comp Plan
We support campgrounds, but we believe commercial-scale resorts like this proposal would be more appropriate on primary highway corridors equipped to handle them, not tucked into pristine agricultural and woodland zones.
Warren County Data Center Public Hearing
On July 8, 2026 at 7pm, Warren County Planning Commissioners will be considering a proposal for a zoning amendment to allow data center development in industrial zoning by conditional use permit.
New Faces in County Hallways!
We’re excited to introduce three new staff members from our partner localities: Jack Hurst (Shenandoah), Dwayne Martin (Rockingham), and Delaney...
Meet Jack Hurst, Shenandoah County Planning Department
Shenandoah County’s newest planner has hit the ground running! Jack Hurst joins the team to help manage the county’s growth...
Meet Dwayne Martin, Rockingham County’s Deputy County Administrator for Agriculture & Strategic Project Management
We’re delighted that Rockingham County has invested in staff to support farmers and the farming economy in the county! We...
Meet Delaney Krasner, Augusta County Planning Department
New talent has arrived! Delaney Krasner recently joined the Augusta County planning department. In anticipation of the many collaborative projects...
2025 Annual Report
If 2025 was a test, it was also a proof of concept. Our deep-rooted relationships kept vital projects moving in creative ways. When funding was at its most uncertain last spring, community members like you stepped up to ensure we didn’t miss a beat.
Tracking Conservation in the 2026 General Assembly
Halfway through this year’s legislative session, our focus remains on bringing a rural perspective to Richmond, grounded in what matters...
Planning for Responsible Data Center Development in the Valley
The rapid expansion of data centers across Virginia presents complex challenges for local governments. While these facilities can contribute to...