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Cville Area Land Use: Week Ahead for January 20, 2025

Cville Area Land Use: Week Ahead for January 20, 2025

Charlottesville City Council to learn more about urgent infrastructure projects as well as $22.4 million surplus for FY24; Fluvanna Supervisors to consider meals tax …
A Critical Time to Weigh In on Data Center Legislation in Virginia

A Critical Time to Weigh In on Data Center Legislation in Virginia

Things continue to move fast during the third week of this year’s Virginia General Assembly session. We’re making real progress on data center reform, but we need you to weigh in with your state legislators! …
Transportation Changes Proposed on Rt. 50

Transportation Changes Proposed on Rt. 50

We are concerned about the potential negative impacts from a Route 50 safety and operations study. We encourage you to continue a legacy of Piedmont activism and attend the public meeting on Feb. 3 …
Land Use Field Representative - Loudoun County

Land Use Field Representative – Loudoun County

PEC is seeking to hire an enthusiastic and passionate smart growth advocate to represent PEC on land use issues in Loudoun County …
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Communications Specialist

The Piedmont Environmental Council (PEC) is seeking to hire a communications specialist to promote PEC’s mission and programs through a mix of online and offline means …
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Join Us at the State Capitol on Jan. 20 for Data Center Reform

Join Us at the State Capitol on Jan. 20 for Data Center Reform

Take action for your community and ensure that your legislators support data center reform …
AC44 | County Land Conservation Programs + New Solar Ordinance

AC44 | County Land Conservation Programs + New Solar Ordinance

An overview of the Jan. 8 Board of Supervisors AC44 comp plan update work session on the Rural Area and Land Use chapter and a preview Albemarle’s draft Solar Ordinance, which PEC has some concerns …
AC44 | Land Conservation is Climate Action

AC44 | Land Conservation is Climate Action

Public benefits of permanently conserved land include climate resilience, flood mitigation, wildlife habitat, air and water quality protection and viewsheds that contribute to a $1 billion tourism industry …
Albemarle Comprehensive Plan Contradictions

Albemarle Comprehensive Plan Contradictions

The Albemarle Comprehensive Planning process — a document that will guide growth, development and investment in the County for the next 20 years — is once again underway. Read on for what concerns we’re paying …
Cville Area Land Use: Week Ahead for January 13, 2025

Cville Area Land Use: Week Ahead for January 13, 2025

This week: Solar policy changes go before Albemarle Planning Commission; Ice Rink proposal to go before Greene County Planning Commission …