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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
A friend gave me the following letter to the editor in The Free-Lance Star in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It seems that I am not the only one concerned about a university expanding and destroying their neighborhood. If you read the article and insert “College Terrace” whenever the autor writes “College Heights” I could have written it myself.
Monday, February 5, 2007 | Posted by
(1) Comments | Filed under General Discussions
We on the Williamsburg Planning Commission have begun implementing the recommendations put forth in the 2006 Comprehensive Plan. A part of the implementation process has been reviewing the allowed density of the Center City area from 14 units per acre to 22. A grass-roots group has popped up that opposes 22 units per acre. They call themselves “Stop 22.” Here is why I dislike their organizational approach.
Thursday, January 25, 2007 | Posted by
(0) Comments | Filed under Williamsburg's Comprehensive Plan
The updated Comprehensive Plan for the City of Williamsburg has called for increasing density in the downtown area. A citizen recently took the Commission to task over this issue, saying it will bring many unforseen problems. I came across the following quote that seems to me to have some relevance. - Joe
Tuesday, June 13, 2006 | Posted by
(2) Comments | Filed under Williamsburg's Comprehensive Plan
Several B&B owners are soliciting the city to change regulations that currently govern these businesses. Below are my thoughts and some of the comments I have gathered from citizens.
Friday, May 26, 2006 | Posted by
(5) Comments | Filed under General Discussions
Joe,
has there been any more talk amongst your planning commission folks and/or neighbors regarding the separation of the city-county schools? It is my view that this is the time to make the break. In addition to my concerns as a parent and taxpayer, I am none too pleased seeing children bused long distances to remote county schools. Many of these folks don’t have cars and these distances have serious repercussions on their daily lives.
What are your thoughts on the school issue?
Friday, May 19, 2006 | Posted by
(2) Comments | Filed under General Discussions