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View PDF Issue date - Cover storyVol. 46, No. 11 - November 2011
The center of attention: Refurbished Market Building plays leading role in downtown Roanoke
About the cover: Roanoke's City Market Building has been at the epicenter of an urban vibe for nearly 90 years, with daily gatherings of risidents and visitors, workingmen and community leaders, making purchases at the lunch counters and retail stores, and creating an atmosphere alive with public interaction. Photo by Dan Smith.
Vol. 46, No. 10 (Conference Issue) - October 2011
Henrico County: A lot has happened in 400 years
About the cover: West Broad Village is a masterfully designed Urban Mixed Use village in the heart of Henrico’s West End. Brick streets lined with maple trees connect charming, stately single family attached homes to shopping, dining and entertainment experiences you won’t find anywhere else in the metro area.
Vol. 46, No. 9 - September 2011
VML Achievement Award Winner: President's Award
Manassas produced an alternative model for improving neighborhoodsAbout the cover: More than 60 entries in six categories were received for judging in the 2011 VML Achievement Awards competition. The VML awards program is conducted annually to encourage and recognize excellence and innovation in Virginia local government.
Vol. 46, No. 8 - August 2011
Behold Boykins
Downtown springs back to lifeAbout the cover: Debbie and Mike McManus, owners and operators of Boykins Beans & Ice Cream, are two of the people who have helped transform the business climate in the small town of Boykins in Southampton County. Photo by David Parsons.
Vol. 46, No. 7 - July 2011
Safe & Sound
Street Crimes Unit helped with success of Danville initiativeAbout the cover: Five of the eight members of the Danville Street Crimes Unit who have had a hand in curbing crime in the city are (front row, l-r) Lt. J.L. Pace Jr. and Officer C. Snead, (back row, l-r) Officer J.D. Frost, Officer L.D. Land and Sgt. E.K. Thompson. Photo by Steven Mantilla Photography 2011.
Vol. 46, No. 6 - June 2011
Start your engines!
Local governments to converge on Henrico in OctoberAbout the cover: VML's 2011 Annual Conference will take place in Henrico County Oct. 2-4. Plan to atend this important, informative event and help Henrico celebrate its 400th anniversary. Illustration by Manuel Timbreza.
Vol. 46, No. 5 - May 2011
Spotlight: Small town puts finishing touches on renovations
About the cover: The Town of Mount Jackson in Shenandoah County has completed work on a number of significant projects over the past decade and positioned itself for the future by conducting an assortment of planning studies to guide its development.
Vol. 46, No. 4 - April 2011
Taking action: Mayors confront challenge of helping children learn, thrive
About the cover: Virginia Beach Mayor William D. Sessoms Jr. is one of more than 100 mayors across the country who has lent their support to the Mayors’ Action Challenge for Children and Families, a project of the National League of Cities. Photo by Craig McClure / City of Virginia Beach.
Vol. 46, No. 3 - March 2011
2011 Virginia Municipal League Achievement Awards
Also inside: 2011 General Assembly analysis
About the cover: VML is accepting entries for its 2011 Achievement Awards program until June 3. Rules for entering have been mailed to all VML member local governments and are posted on the league’s website. Illustration by Manuel Timbreza.
Vol. 46, No. 2 - February 2011
By the numbers
2010 Census data reflect changes in communitiesAbout the cover: The U.S. Census Bureau released Virginia's 2010 Census counts for cities, towns and counties in early February. The numbers and trends are revealing.
Vol. 46, No. 1 - January 2011
Preserving open spaces
Local governments see value in use of easementsAbout the cover: The Rappahannock River valley northwest of Fredericksburg remains an oasis of open space today thanks to the City of Fredericksburg, which granted an easement on its 4,232 acres in 2006 to the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and The Nature Conservancy. Photo by Irvine Wilson, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Vol. 45, No. 12 - December 2010
A 5-minute (or so) guide to the 2011 General Assembly
Vol. 45, No. 11 - November 2010
VML President: James P. Councill III
Mayor, City of FranklinInside: VML Annual Conference photographs from Hampton
Vol. 45, No. 10 - October 2010
Hampton turns 400: Anniversary celebration highlights historic past
VML 2010 Annual Conference Issue
Vol. 45, No. 9 - September 2010
President's Award: Galax embraced cultural heritage to boost business
Inside: Summary of all Achievement Award winning entries
Vol. 45, No. 8 - August 2010
VML Insurance Programs: Service, innovation, stability mark first 30 years
Vol. 45, No. 7 - July 2010
Transformation: VHDA helping to revitalize historic downtowns
Town of Floyd advocate Woody Crenshaw
and former Town Manager Karen ThompsonVol. 45, No. 6 - June 2010
Head to Hampton: Annual Conference to be held Oct. 3-5
Vol. 45, No. 5 - May 2010
Going greener: Programs to cut energy use reach out to businesses, residences
Vol. 45, No. 4 - April 2010
Balancing the numbers: The 2010 General Assembly resolved many of its problems by passing them along to local governments
2010 Product & Service Guide
A supplement to Virginia Town & City, the guide is used by local government decision makers as an indispensable reference guide to firms doing business in the commonwealth. View 2010 Product & Guide (PDF)
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