News http://apavirginia.org APA Virginia News daily 1 2008-09-22T20:16:05Z Key Bills for Planners, 2012 Final Edition http://apavirginia.org/news/2012/key-bills-for-planners-2012-final-edition The Final 2012 edition of the Key Bills for Planners published annually by the Policy & Legislative Committee of the Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association as a service for the Chapter membership.  The Committee hopes that members find the information useful and timely.  Please feel free to share this document with local government attorneys, elected and appointed officials and others you feel may benefit.

Check it out on the Legislative webpage.

]]> No publisher Earl Anderson 2012-05-04T18:32:00Z News Item Exhibitors and Sponsors Wanted for 2012 APA Virginia Annual Conference http://apavirginia.org/news/2012/exhibotors-and-sponsored-wanted-for-2012-apa-virginia-annual-conference Planning touches almost every aspect of everyday life. The APA Virginia Conference is an excellent opportunity to network and meet others in the land planning industry as well as community development, economic development, historic preser-vation, architecture, transportation, housing, education, politics, and recreation. We would like to extend an invitation to you to be an exhibitor or sponsor at the 2012 conference.

We will have an opening reception, diversity reception, university program reception, and the annual awards presentation.

APA Virginia greatly appreciates all sponsors, not only because of their contribution to the content of an outstanding confer-ence program, but also for defraying the costs for conference attendees. APA Virginia will acknowledge each contributing organization to the fullest extent possible for a successful program. Please review the attached contract form for more in-formation.

This is an exciting time for planning in Virginia, and an event at Wintergreen is well regarded by our members, so please join us for this wonderful opportunity. Thank you for your consideration. Please contact us with any questions.

Go to the event page for the contract and further details.

]]> No publisher Earl Anderson 2012-05-02T16:25:00Z News Item Results in for 2012 – 2014 Virginia Chapter Board of Directors Election http://apavirginia.org/news/2012/results-in-for-2012-2013-2014-virginia-chapter-board-of-directors-election The Results Are In!
Announcing the 2012 – 2014 Virginia Chapter Board of Directors!


The elections of the 2012 – 2014 Virginia Chapter Board of Directors concluded in March with the new
board taking office July 1st. Congratulations to the new board members and many thanks for your
dedication to the planning profession in Virginia!


President – George M. Homewood, AICP
Past President – Jeryl R. Phillips, AICP
Vice President Legislative & Policy Affairs – Emily J. Gibson
Vice President Chapter Affairs – Earl W. Anderson, AICP
Vice President External Affairs – Stephen J. White, Ph.D., AICP
Vice President Sections – William Cockrell, AICP
AICP Professional Development Officer – Elizabeth R. Friel, AICP
Treasurer – Joseph L. Curtis, Jr., AICP
Secretary – Ben I. Wales, AICP
Membership Director – Andrew V. Sorrell, AICP

]]> No publisher Earl Anderson 2012-04-23T13:35:00Z News Item 2012 Spring Newsbrief Now Available http://apavirginia.org/news/2012/2012-spring-newsbrief-now-available Check out the latest edition of the Newsbrief.

]]> No publisher Earl Anderson 2012-04-19T04:05:00Z News Item APA Virginia adds RSS feed http://apavirginia.org/news/2012/apa-virginia-adds-rss-feed Are you wondering what new items are added to the APA Virginia website? Well don't wonder any longer! Subscribe using your browser or favorite news reader to see all the updates that are made to the website. Visit  http://apavirginia.org/siteupdates/RSS to see all the latest updates.

]]> No publisher Earl Anderson 2012-03-26T04:05:00Z News Item 2012 Awards Program Applications http://apavirginia.org/news/2012/2012-awards-program-applications The Chapter extends an invitation to submit applications for the 2012 Planning Awards to be presented during the 2012 Annual Conference. Please help us recognize outstanding efforts in Planning by submitting one or more nominations. Visit the website for the forms and instructions about nominations and past winner information.

The deadline for submittal will be no later than 2:00 PM EST Friday April 13, 2012. If you have questions about the awards, please contact Elizabeth Friel, Vice President for External Affairs, at 571.205.9141 or by email.

]]> No publisher Earl Anderson 2012-03-08T05:05:00Z News Item Updated Tool Kit Available http://apavirginia.org/updated-tool-kit-available The Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Virginia Chapter) is pleased to present the 2011 Edition of Managing Growth and Development in Virginia: A Review of the Tools Available to Localities. Now in its seventh release, this document, more commonly referred to by APA Virginia Chapter as “The Tool Kit,” has proved to be a valuable resource for those seeking to understand current enabling legislation as it pertains to land use planning in Virginia.

]]> No publisher David McGettigan 2011-10-28T18:50:12Z News Item American Planning Association Designates King Street One of “Top 10 Great Streets” for 2011 http://apavirginia.org/american-planning-association-designates-king-street-one-of-201ctop-10-great-streets201d-for-2011 The American Planning Association (APA) today announced the designation of King Street  as one of 10 Great Streets for 2011 under the organization’s Great Places in America program. APA Great Places exemplify exceptional character and highlight the role planners and planning play in creating communities of lasting value.

“King Street has been a Great Street since 1749. Through each subsequent era, King Street has successfully maintained its significance as Alexandria's commercial center and gathering place, thanks to careful planning, community involvement, and historic preservation,” said Alexandria Mayor William D. Euille.

APA singled out King Street as a bustling hub of activity – a place where people gather to celebrate, conduct business, explore the past, or simply enjoy a view of the Potomac River. The street’s Colonial past is in evidence today due to a variety of foresighted protections adopted by Alexandria since its inception 262 years ago.

To formally announce this prestigious award, a celebration will be held at the intersection of King and Union Streets beginning at 5 p.m., featuring music, performers, art, and food.  At 6 p.m., Mayor Euille, members of Alexandria City Council, and the City of Alexandria will be presented with the award by the APA.

Through Great Places in America, APA recognizes unique and authentic characteristics found in three essential components of all communities – streets, neighborhoods, and public spaces. APA Great Places offer better choices for where and how people work and live every day and are defined by many things including planning efforts, architectural styles, accessibility, and community involvement. Since APA began Great Places in America in 2007, 50 Neighborhoods, 50 Streets and 40 Public Spaces have been designated in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

For more information about the 2011 APA Great Streets, 10 Great Neighborhoods and 10 Great Public Spaces designations, visit www.planning.org/greatplaces.

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