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PEC believes that the work of protecting natural resources and the work of building better communities are integral to each other. 

Planning Commission Public Hearing on Wilderness Crossing Set for March 23

Planning Commission Public Hearing on Wilderness Crossing Set for March 23

Posted on by Don McCown

Even after 18 months, it is still unclear what the applicant has planned for the 2,618 acres of land included in the Wilderness Crossing rezoning proposal — still unremediated of toxic hazards from historic gold mining activities. The details have continued to change, and most recently, the number of homes has been reduced from 6,500 to 5,000 while the industrial square footage has increased by almost five times. Additionally, a variety of industrial uses, including data centers and warehouse/distribution centers, would now be allowed by-right.

The Planning Commission recently held its fifth and final work session for Wilderness Crossing on March 2, which means the application is now headed to a public hearing on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Third Annual Mobility Summit Celebrates Success, Launches Collective Work Plans

Posted on by Peter Krebs

For the third February in a row, the Piedmont Mobility Alliance came together in Charlottesville to celebrate progress, discuss ways to broaden participation, and lay out some specific work plans for 2023.

Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Air Quality in Jeopardy

Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Air Quality in Jeopardy

Posted on by PEC

The VA Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on an order that will temporarily allow data centers in Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties to operate their generators for longer and more frequent periods of time due to projected grid instability issues during peak summer energy usage.

Achieving Conservation Wins Together

Achieving Conservation Wins Together

Posted on by Chris Miller

As our 50th anniversary year comes to a close, we are taking stock in the effects of our collective efforts over the last half century toward meaningful conservation and better communities in Virginia’s Piedmont. We are ever grateful to our generous and committed supporters and members who’ve made it all possible, as well as our many partners and dedicated staff. As we head toward the close of 2022, we invite you to look back at a few highlights of our work together this past year.