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 growthMixed-use development proposal in York County draws praise
Pritchard and Miller Real Estate went before the York County Planning Commission on Wednesday night seeking a positive recommendation for their plan to construct 66 town houses, 46 condominiums and at least 13,750 square feet of retail/office space. If approved, Nelson's Grant would be built on about 14 acres just north of the Patriot's Square Shopping Center on Route 17 and become York's first mixed-use community.
Mixed-use developments maximize space by combining "uses", i.e.residential and commercial. This type of design usually involves walkable communities where residents are close to retail establishments like stores and restaurants. Depending on the design and the project size, they usually generate less traffic than traditional types of residential development.
Posted on Friday, February 12, 2010 - 1:47pm
Fredericksburg City Council to revisit limiting sizes of new homes
Posted on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 - 10:38am
Virginia Beach Initiative Brings Lower Density Surrounding Oceana Air Base
Posted on Monday, January 25, 2010 - 3:57pm
Greene County to Revise Comprehensive PlanAccording to Greene News, discussions in Greene County are underway between the Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors and other resident stakeholders. Of greatest focus is the tract of land centered at U.S. 29 and U.S. 33. One planning commissioner has urged for more compact growth and affordable housing in the area, but the looming challenge is ensuring that the Town of Standardsville and the northside area of the Standardsville bypass remain economically viable. The comprehensive plan is a "master plan" that serves as a guide for all development in a particular locality. It includes all of the zoning classifications and "density", which determines, for example, how many homes, apartments, commerial offices, etc., may be built in a particular area. Homeowners should pay close attention to comprehensive plan changes, as there is a possibility that it could affect their property value, whether it be positively or negatively, or simply their quality of life.
Posted on Monday, January 18, 2010 - 3:41pm
Liberty University Alters Development Plans for Campbell County Tract
Posted on Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 1:36pm
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The number of questions is growing when it comes to the land surrounding Oceana Naval Air Station. After continuous noise compaints and specific directions from the Defense department to clear the land surrounding the air strips, the City of Virginia Beach began buying lots in the Accident Prone and Clear Zone with the hope of decreasing encroachment around the base. Now, many are baffled by the emergence of new homes in certain places, as well as the prices paid for the land development.