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| Come to PSG's River City Saunter! |
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PSG's River City Saunter is on Sunday, September 27, 2:00 - 6:30. Tickets go on sale soon! Look forward to a regional bus tour illustrating the impacts of sprawl and smarter growth opportunities, a land use and transportation fair, and a local food community celebration. More info. |
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Sign the Richmond Riverfront petition to ensure a publicly owned Riverfront!
Join Richmond Dialogue Group for an Advanced Dialogue Facilitator Training and
Introduction to Open Space Technology (Action Model)
with Jacquelyn Pogue, Susan Nolan and Denise Dolan
Tuesday, August 18th 6:45 PM Registration 7-9:30 PM
Location: Unity Christ Church of Bon Air, 923 Buford Road, Richmond, VA 23235. More info. |
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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
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:
Charles Price
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Last night, Henrico listened to the citizen voice for smarter growth and rural heritage.
Tomorrow, we're celebrating this and more - our new office, our five year anniversary - at PSG's Open House from 4:30 - 6:30.
You are warmly invited to join us for cake and comradery!
 Help us celebrate the role we have played helping form Envision Henrico and other citizen groups across the region. Help us rally to continue to meet the challenge: educating, organizing, connecting, and speaking up to shape the community vision.
We hope to see you tomorrow afternoon at our Open House, 2319 East Broad Street in Church Hill!
Thank you for reading, staying connected, and taking action. |
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| Smart Growth Victory: Amended Henrico Comp Plan Reflects Citizens' Vision for a Rural Varina |
Citizens said it over and over again: Don't Short Pump Varina. Farms Make Henrico Richer. Sprawl Costs Taxpayers More.
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| PSG Highlights: Church Hill Address |
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Remember to update your records with PSG's new contact information:
2319 E. Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23223
Phone & fax:
804-644-4PSG (4774)
Join us for our Open House from 4:30 - 6:30 on Thurs., August 13! |
| Regional Highlights: Green Infrastructure Project |
The Green Infrastructure Center and the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission are pleased to release a new report Richmond Region's Green Infrastructure Project. The report highlights opportunities for conserving the rich "green infrastructure" of the Richmond region. Green infrastructure includes the connected natural systems and ecological processes that provide critical functions, such as rich soils for farming, habitat for wildlife, drinking water storage and filtration and clean air.
 The report includes maps depicting the region's green infrastructure resources and an analysis of how development has led to a more fragmented landscape and reduced the size and significance of forest and wildlife habitat. It also showcases opportunities for regional cooperation and conservation. More info. |
| Locality Highlights: Powhatan, Goochland, Richmond, Chesterfield |
POWHATAN:
 Enjoy Powhatan County's Agri-Entrepreneurship Tour on 09.12.09. rain date 09.19.09, 10:00 - 3:00 p.m. This self-guided family and educational event showcases five local farming operations, such as Chackwick and Sons Orchids, at left. Farm operators will make presentations on the hour and on the half-hour. Sponsored by: Powhatan County Farm Bureau, Powhatan Tomorrow, Powhatan Chamber of Commerce, Powhatan County Office of Economic Development, Powhatan Cooperative Extension Office. More info.
GOOCHLAND:
Citizens are working with County staff to present an educational forum and community discussion about rural villages in the fall, details to come. RICHMOND:
Culminating a two year process, on July 27 City Council approved of final changes to the Downtown Master Plan. Thank you to everyone who dedicated their time and energy to crafting and ensuring the adoption of this community vision.  The Master Plan promotes the development of James River banks for public parks and access to residents and visitors of the city, so that everyone may benefit from this natural urban treasure.
Now citizens and local organizations - PSG, Together We Stand, A.C.O.R.N., and Scenic Virginia - are banding together to ensure an accessible, preserved Richmond Riverfront.
Please sign the petition today.
Chesterfield's launch of the Comprehensive Plan update process began with a well-attended citizen workshop on July 14. See Chesterfield residents embrace chance for input. The Board of Supervisors earlier this year approved an $869,920 contract with Florida-based Renaissance Planning Group to shape the plan with the help of the 32-member steering committee and county staff. More info. |
| Creative Commute of the Month:
Rail-to-Trail in Richmond's Southside |
 Richmond Times Dispatch editorialized in favor of the Southside Rail-to-Trail Project for which PSG is coordinating citizen involvement. See Old Rail Line: Happy Trails and other coverage. On July 24, over 75 citizens gathered to learn more about how an abandoned railway could be transformed into a neighborhood trail to increase mobility and recreation options for residents. Councilman Doug Conner, the Rails to Trails Conservancy, National Park Service, and others collaborated to involve the community in an action plan. The response has been positive and enthusiastic. Email Sheila at psg@psgrichmond.org to become involved. The next meeting is October 27, 5-7, Southside Baptist Ministries. More info. |
| Volunteers of the Month |
| PSG is grateful to James Crenshaw, Kemper Marable, Megan Cosner, Emily Tuckwiller, Michael Rogers, and Shana Ryman for logging 30 plus hours going door to door in Richmond's Southside to publicize the Rails-to-Trails Community Interest meeting, described above. Thank you! |
| Quote of the Month |
"It's a good example of our public democracy."
Varina Supervisor James B. Donati Jr. in reference to the amendment he introduced to the adopted Henrico Comprehensive Plan, which now reflects the citizens' vision for a rural Varina. | |
The grassroots movement for smarter growth starts with you.
We hope to see you tomorrow afternoon at the PSG Open House between 4:30 and 6:30!
Sincerely,
Sheila J. Sheppard
Coordinator, Partnership for Smarter Growth
p: 804-225-1902
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