Strong Communities

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

Important Comp Plan Chapters Up for Discussion in Greene

Posted on March 15, 2021March 18, 2021 by Adam Gillenwater

I hope this finds you well and looking forward to a fast-approaching spring! As we move deeper into 2021, I am writing to highlight another opportunity to learn about and engage with the ongoing review of Greene County’s comprehensive plan.

As I wrote earlier this year, Greene County is currently undertaking a review of its comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan is a critically important document that represents the community’s vision for its future and guides all decisions and regulations regarding growth and development.

On the Ground Updates – March 2020

Posted on March 13, 2021April 15, 2021 by Bri West

A series of short updates from around the PEC region – Albemarle & Charlottesville, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Orange & Rappahannock.

Summit Mobilizes Collective Action

Posted on March 9, 2021March 26, 2021 by Peter Krebs

Representatives from several dozen organizations, businesses, agencies, and a handful of passionate individuals came together for a virtual gathering on Friday, February 26, to strategically plan for better walking, biking, running, everyday access nature and active lifestyles in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, Virginia.

We Hope You Can Join Us

Posted on March 3, 2021March 18, 2021 by Kendra Atkins

I’d like to take a minute this week to highlight three upcoming events geared towards PEC members and supporters.

Thurs, March 11: Go Native!
Tues, March 30: PEC Quarterly Keynote featuring Mike Curtin (CEO of DC Central Kitchen)
Thurs, April 29: Brook Trout: Gems of the Piedmont

March is our Membership Month, a time of year when we celebrate our current members and encourage others to join or renew! Learn more and sign up to attend!

Warrenton Residents Deserve Better than “Plan Warrenton 2040”

Posted on March 3, 2021March 18, 2021 by Julie Bolthouse

On March 9, 2021, the Warrenton Town Council will consider whether or not to adopt a new vision as outlined in Plan Warrenton 2040.

Over the last year, PEC has highlighted specific concerns tied to the draft plan’s emphasis on recruiting residential growth (well beyond any projected need), the lack of planning to tackle affordable housing, the inclusion of a new western bypass and missing information on water and wastewater needs, among many others. We believe these concerns need to be addressed and urge the Warrenton Town Council to redraft the plan with these issues in mind.

Greene Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing Rescheduled for Feb 17

Posted on February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 by Adam Gillenwater

I wanted to give you a brief update on Greene County’s comprehensive plan review process. The planning commission’s initial public hearing was scheduled to take place a few weeks ago on January 20, but since the meeting ran long, they decided to postpone it to allow for better public participation.

The initial comprehensive plan public work session and public hearing has been rescheduled for next Wed., February 17 at 6:30 PM. It is now the first item on the planning commission’s agenda. As I mentioned in my previous email, this is a great opportunity to get an overview of the existing comprehensive plan, as well as to learn about the county’s anticipated timeline for completing the comprehensive plan review this year.

Breezy Hill Rezoning Application

Posted on January 22, 2021January 22, 2021 by Chris Hawk

Local developer, Southern Development, requested a rezoning (Rural Area to R-4) for 84-acres along Route 250 in the Village of Rivanna.

Loudoun Delays Decision on Aldie Assemblage, Sends to County Finance Committee

Posted on January 15, 2021January 15, 2021 by Gem Bingol

On January 13 the Board of Supervisors voted to send the entire land purchase/exchange agreement to the Finance, Government Operations and Economic Development committee. Our hope is that this committee will help clarify significant unanswered questions about Loudoun’s financial and legal responsibilities, Mojax’s appraisal for the properties in question, and other elements of the proposal that could be detrimental to the future of Aldie and its community members.

Fauquier Habitat goes native around Haiti house

Posted on December 16, 2020December 29, 2020 by PEC

Fauquier Habitat for Humanity has gone “green” with construction and landscaping of its 55th home. Last week, 15 volunteers and staff members transformed the Warrenton home’s small yard into vibrant, low-maintenance landscape with 217 native plants.

On the Ground Updates – December 2020

Posted on December 16, 2020June 14, 2021 by Cindy Sabato

A series of short updates from around the PEC region – Albemarle & Charlottesville, Clarke, Culpeper, Fauquier, Greene, Loudoun, Madison, Orange & Rappahannock.