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Southside Rail-to-Trail Community Interest Meeting 07.28.09 Capital Region Greenway Forum Bi-Monthly Work Session
07.29.09
Green Tonic: Urban Gardening for Health and Wholeness, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 25th Anniversary Year Symposium
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| SAVE OUR ECONOMY: The answer is not more roads or rezonings |
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Under the PavementThe only rational way to get us driving less are stronger gasoline user fees, but instead our nation spends tax dollars to make driving more attractive by building and improving highways. by Randy Saltzman
Zoned OutAre we going to build more just because the land is available - even if there are not enough schools, roads and sewer systems for these new homes and businesses? by Charlie Finley | |
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 PSG is gearing up for an exciting, action-packed summer and fall, and we need YOUR energy, ideas, and support to make it happen.
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| PSG Highlights: Scooter Win, Bus Tour Test Run, Neighbors Waiting |
Barbara Williamson Won the Scooter!
 On May 17th at Rockett's Landing Richmond Multisports Triathlon we drew the lucky winner of the Scoot Richmond Scooter! Thanks to our great supporters who bought tickets. Be sure to mention your raffle purchase to get a $50.00 discount on your own Scoot Richmond Scooter. Congratulations, Barbara, and many thanks to Chelsea Lahmers of Scoot Richmond. We raised $2,400 for PSG! Learn more.
PSG Bus Tour Test Run a Success
 Thanks to those who joined us on June 25 for the Test Run of our River City Saunter Bus Tour. Planners, elected officials, and citizens from across the region began the journey at the Byrd Park Pumphouse and explored Richmond's major corridors and opportunities for smarter growth rather than continued sprawl. Learn more.
PSG Members Featured in Neighbors in Waiting
 PSG Steering Committee members Stewart Schwartz and Trip Pollard were both featured in the landmark Style Weekly Cover Story, Neighbors in Waiting: The country's real estate meltdown hasn't just sparked a recession - it may have ended modern-day suburbia, by Peter Galuszka. PSG Intern Michael Rogers responded with a Letter to the Editor. |
| Regional Highlights: Local Food, Transit Talk, VTrans 2035, Shared Air |
Buy Fresh Buy Local Guide!
The Richmond region finally has our own guide, thanks to the RAFS Council. This new guide includes farmers & producers, and features listings of orchards, farms, restaurants, retailers, and specialty products. Use it throughout the year to find local meat and produce, or grocers and restaurants that support local agriculture. PSG is delighted to be listed as an educational organization. More info.
TransitTalk.com
Without transit funding everyone WILL feel the impact.
 TransitTalk.com was created to discuss issues, provide information and support, and encourage advocacy of all measures and policies deemed necessary for the creation of an adequate transit system throughout the Greater Richmond Region. View the video. Sign up to make a difference.
VTrans 2035This state and federally required long-range transportation plan establishes policy recommendations that provide direction for statewide transportation planning across all modes - road, rail, transit, air, water, bicycling, and walking. VTrans2035 will also address critical transportation issues and identify major strategic investments that are critical to the Commonwealth and our transportation infrastructure and programs. The open house for the Richmond region was on June 24, but if you missed it you can still participate in the Virtual Public Open House.
Shared AirJoin the conversations on collaboration and community in the Richmond region. PSG and others are authors on this fresh, new blog. Share your ideas.
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| Locality Highlights: Goochland, Richmond, Henrico, Powhatan, Chesterfield |
GOOCHLAND:
PSG's Garden Party at Tuckahoe Plantation on May 7th was a great success. Over 120 residents gathered to enjoy local wine and food and to learn more about PSG and smarter growth. Many thanks to our hosts, Sue and Tad Thompson, and our Event Committee. More.
RICHMOND:
Group seeks to inform residents: Goal of new coalition is to raise awareness of local issues without bias |
| Creative Commute of the Month:
High-Speed Rail |
 High-speed Rail from D.C. to Richmond is closer than ever to becoming a reality, and no naysayers have emerged. Seven localities in the Richmond region have adopted resolutions of support to leverage some of the $8 billion provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for high-speed rail - which generates $8 in private investment for each public dollar spent and reduces pollution, traffic congestion, stress, and the need for more costly roads. See Rebirth of Intercity Passenger Service and A Tremendous Economic Opportunity.
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| Volunteers of the Month: Susan Nolan and Shelli and Mark Brady |
| PSG is grateful for Susan Nolan for her excellent pro bono facilitation of PSG's annual retreat in May. Thank you, Susan!
PSG extends heartfelt appreciation to Shelli and Mark Brady of Alchemy Consulting for their continuing energy assisting PSG with messaging and launching our River City Saunter regional bus tour. We could not do it without you! Thank you, Shelli and Mark! |
| Quote of the Month: A Call for a Citzen-Led Regional Planning Process |
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The grassroots movement for smarter growth starts with you.
Thank you for staying connected and taking action.
Sincerely,
Sheila J. Sheppard
Coordinator, Partnership for Smarter Growth
p: 804-225-1902
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| OUR STEERING COMMITTEE |
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Locality representatives:
Charles City:
Fred Fisher
Goochland:
Ennion Williams, Hank Hartz
Hanover:
Martha & Lynn Wingfield
Henrico:
Jane Koontz, Lynn Wilson
Petersburg:
Richard Taylor
Powhatan:
Pam McCune
Richmond:
Barbara Williamson
State & Regional Representatives:
Virginia League of Conservation Voters -Education Fund:
Lisa Guthrie
Coalition for Smarter Growth:
Stewart Schwartz
Southern Environmental Law Center:
Trip Pollard
Back Porch Initiatives:
Virginia Walters
The Sierra Club Virginia Chapter:
Glen Besa and Charles Price
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