Virginia
Study Finds Local Ordinances Create Sprawl
A new study shows that Adequate Public Finance Ordinances (APFOs)in the National Capital Region may counter state's efforts at managing growth effectively.
Should More Development Cost 'Mama' Her Home?
A developer wants to raze the old Buckingham Village apartments in Arlington County, to replace them with pricey new townhomes. Should "neighborhood guardian" Lillian Veney and her dog, who have lived in the complex for 12 years, be forced out?
Shenandoah River Makes Most Endangered List
The Shenandoah River reaches the tipping point thanks to pollution and development, according to national non-proft conservation organization American Rivers, which releases the annual list.
Transforming A Neglected Waterway In The D.C. Region
Arlington County, Virginia, and the City of Alexandria approved a plan for restoration of a 2.3-mile stretch of Four Mile Run; the vision would transform the neglected urban stream into a natural amenity and destination in the D.C. area.
Sprawl Vs. Slower Growth: A Tough Choice
How should the D.C. area handle its explosive growth? Columnist Steven Pearlstein has some ideas.
Exurban Virginia Outside Of D.C. Fastest Growing Area In U.S.
Three of the top 10 fastest growing county's in the country lie in the Virginia exurbs surrounding Washington, D.C.
When An Automobile Serves As Home
How to find shelter in a wealthy suburban county without paying rent or a mortgage.
Virginia Governor Crusades For Transportation Tax Dollars
Many in Virginia believe that more funding is needed for transportation, although some, including members of the Virginia General Assembly, don't want to raise taxes.
Tysons Corner: Less Density, Driven By The Market
The number of people living in dense, large buildings in the edge-city of Tysons Corner in Fairfax County, Virginia, will apparently be less than developers planned for.
Possible To Be 'Carfree' In Exurbia?
John Schindel lives in Stafford County, Virginia, a far-out exurb of Washington, D.C. Because of previous legal problems, he has no driving privileges. How does he get to and from his varied places of employment?
Could Smart Growth Tip the Next Presidential Election?
Strategists take note as Virginia's new governor tackles sprawl.
Virginia Governor Focuses Policy Efforts On Roads
Recently inaugurated official sets stage for "long-term transportation investment plan."
New Virginia Governor Tackles Sprawl, Traffic
Timothy M. Kaine will addresses the politically touchy issues, calling for more control of development as a means of reducing congestion.
A Loophole The Size Of A Few Hundred Houses
Loudoun County, Virginia, developers have little time to get approval for hundreds of new homes before a revised zoning ordinance is passed.
Hispanics Need Not Reside
Manassas, Virginia, is using a zoning ordinance to redefine family, in an attempt to curb possible consequences of illegal immigration.
A New New Town, 16 Years In The Making
Duany and Plater-Zyberk have designed Haymount, a "neo-traditional" town set to double the population of its county.
How Richmond's Downtown Redevelopment Theory Failed
The city of Richmond, Virginia has tried everything to spark an economic revival on East Broad Street, but nothing has worked. The problem: it has refused to help the businesses already there that already call it home.
The Four Virginias
An academic brief examines demographics and voting patterns in the “four Virginias,” or the major socio-political sections of the state.
Is New Urbanism Just Slickly Packaged Sprawl?
Location may be key to New Urbanism-inspired developments.
The Trouble With Virginia's Growth Legislation
Leonard Gilroy sees two problems with Virginia's proposed growth legislation and explains why he thinks it would steer the state in the wrong direction.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
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Custer County Colorado
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
