PlanRVA on LinkedIn: Molly, Kerry, and Holly went on an ebike tour of Williamsburg as part of… (2024)

Want to talk more about your vision for a cleaner, greener Richmond region? Tonight is the last session for anyone who has more to say. 5pm. Virtual. Free. Register: https://lnkd.in/eRDxthry

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Last week, our coalition, the Emergency Management Alliance of Central Virginia (EMACV) hosted Preparedness Night with the Richmond Flying Squirrels. Giveaways, preparedness kits, and displays shared about enhancing community readiness for unforeseen emergencies.Thanks to all whose efforts help us foster a well-prepared and resilient community: National Weather Service, Virginia Department of Forestry, Virginia Department of Emergency Management, and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

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Don't be a nuisance this summer - keep your trash off the ground! Show your commitment to a litter-free Virginia by signing the Don't Trash pledge:https://lnkd.in/gxpQ9AXFTagging our partners who also participate in the Don'tTrash Campaign.

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Molly Frey, Kerry Ramos, Holly Gordon, and Ellen Cook from our staff will be attending the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association Conference next week. If you'll be there, come say hello.#williamsburg #planning #APA #VA #APAVA

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We support regional cooperation in planning, and our partners in Henrico County are looking for input on what the county will look like in 2045. ABC 8NEWS WRIC - Nexstar Media Group has more: https://lnkd.in/e7PZz-Yt

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Our partners at Virginia Department of Transportation are hosting a public hearing on the proposed plans to improve Route 288, between Huguenot Trail (Route 711) and Patterson Avenue (Route 6), in the counties of Powhatan and Goochland.This project received regional Central Virginia Transportation Authority funding in the amount of $8 million in December of 2022. Part of Rt. 288 would be reconstructed into an 11-foot hard running shoulder to be used during the AM peak travel hours.When:Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.Where:James River High School3700 James River Road, Midlothian, VA 23113https://lnkd.in/er8k9Wef

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We are delighted to announce that our intern, Bannon Luckert, has accepted a permanent position in the Department of Planning and Community Development for the Town of Ashland, Virginia. This exciting move marks a significant milestone in his career.Bannon joined us in 2023 while completing his Masters of Urban Planning from VCU L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. He was the technical lead for our Extreme Heat and Cooling Capacity mapping project and was crucial to its success. Please join us in congratulating Bannon on his well-deserved achievement.

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PlanRVA staff recently attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the collaborative efforts of the Berkeley Plantation, James River Association, Colonial Soil and Water Conservation District, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, and funding partners on the Berkeley Plantation Living Shoreline project. This project protects over 1,500 feet of shoreline, improves water quality, and enhances wildlife habitats along the James River.We're proud to see the work being done in our region to install nature-based solutions that make our shores more resilient and ecologically vibrant!

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