http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,478,0,0,html The staff of five in PEC's Charlottesville office works with citizens to build excellent communities and protect rural land in this historically and culturally rich area that has been recognized as one of America http://pecva.org/_images/logos/pec/Logo336633-113x82-5bit.gif http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,478,0,0,html Piedmont Environmental Council 60 en VDOT has released a preliminary blueprint for the Rt. 29 Corridor. While some of VDOT's recommendations have merit, others would, if built, fuel even more of the low density sprawl that has created transportation problems in the first place. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,478,2616,-1,html http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,478,2616,-1,html Fresh, local produce is now available to northern Albemarle residents with the arrival of the new Forest Lakes Farmers Market on Tuesdays from 4pm-7pm. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,478,1249,-1,html http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,478,1249,-1,html PEC is pleased to announce that the Charlottesville area air monitor began operating at Albemarle High School on April 1st. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,478,1078,-1,html http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,478,1078,-1,html After working on these three rural area protection measures for many years, PEC is pleased to announce that the Albemarle Board of Supervisors voted on February 6th to implement critical provisions of the County’s Rural Areas Plan. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,478,1025,-1,html http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,478,1025,-1,html Have you purchased any of those spiral-shaped light bulbs that save energy for your lamps and light fixtures at home and wondered how you can recycle them when they stop working? If so, the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority has an answer for you... http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,478,808,-1,html http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,478,808,-1,html Find out the latest news on the proposed Rt. 29 Bypass and learn about the Charlottesville- Albemarle Transportation Coalition (CATCO), a citizen group opposed to the Route 29 bypass. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,478,709,-1,html http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,478,709,-1,html At present, there have been 15,858 residential housing units approved since 2000 in the City and the County. View PEC's detailed analysis of approved residential developments. http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,478,493,-1,html http://www.pecva.org/anx/index.cfm/1,478,493,-1,html