Linden Sheetz back on the table, but no decision yet.
The Sheetz proposal and the need for a new location for a bus stop for the Apple Mountain Lake community have become entwined in an unreasonable way.
Route 340 Designation That Almost Wasn’t!
No matter the season, there is always something to delight when traveling on either Highway 211 or 340.
A mostly good session in Richmond for farmland protection and clean water
Several of the bills that we supported are on Governor Northam’s desk awaiting signature, and the budget ended up relatively strong for clean water and farmland protection programs, considering current fiscal constraints.
Take this survey – how are your Route 33 East travels?
VDOT is asking for your input to come up with a plan to make Route 33 East safer for pedestrians and vehicles.
2020: The Year in Solar
As we predicted back in 2019, the year 2020 saw a rising tide of utility-scale solar projects proposed in the...
Alliance Urges Caution as Warren County Considers Gas Station in Agricultural Zoning District
Developers in Warren County are proposing the construction of a Sheetz gas station at Exit 13 on I-66. The project,...
Rockingham County Planner Diana Stultz Retires After 39 Years
Recognizing there will always be another project to finish, Diana Stultz, Rockingham County’s zoning administrator for the past 39 years, has decided it is time to go.
Ask Legislators to Prioritize Outdoor Space
The below is an article originally published in the Waynesboro The News Virginian (found here) by the Alliance’s Augusta County...
Page County Considers Solar Ordinance
Localities throughout the Shenandoah Valley are considering solar installations as a step toward renewable energy. Solar installations fall into two...
Superheroes Need Good Sidekicks
Meet the comp plan—the superhero of the planning world. And, just as superheroes have to have their sidekicks, the comp plan alone can’t get the job done. Communities need several tools in their planning “toolbox” to carry out the plan’s vision.