Town and City
Get on board with Housing & Real Estate: A wide-ranging look at the economics, issues and opportunities in Virginia
In this issue:
- NoVA real estate after Amazon
- VA real estate market analysis
- Small-scale development primer
- Building to code resources
- Affordable housing tips
- Curbing evictions
- Urban to rural, a realtor’s story
About the cover: Spring is (almost) in the air and with it the annual heating up of the real estate market. So, it’s a good time to consider housing and real estate related issues and opportunities across the Commonwealth. From small-scale development in Southwest VA to big tech development in NoVA, this issue is all about the roofs over our heads, the foundations under our feet and the thing every person and business needs: a place to call “home.”
Rethinking Procurements: What you need to know to make the process easier, better, faster
About the cover: We kick off the year with a collection of articles about procurements.Admittedly, not the most electrifying topic, procurements are nevertheless an essential and heavily codified function of local government. As such, we believe that the discussions herein will be of interest to all our subscribers and may benefit more than a few. Enjoy!
Note: In 2019 each issue of Virginia Town & City will have a theme. Upcoming issues will explore housing and real estate, disruption economies, energy, youth activities in Virginia, and more.
VML’s new star: 2019 President Anita James Price
Inside: 2019 General Assembly details
About the cover: Anita James Price, council member from the “Star City” of Roanoke, is the new President of the Virginia Municipal League. VTC highlights Anita’s dedication to education and the City of Roanoke. Story begins on page 13.
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Vol. 54 No.2 – March 2019
Get on board with Housing & Real Estate: A wide-ranging look at the economics, issues and opportunities in Virginia In this issue: NoVA real estate after Amazon VA real estate market analysis Small-scale development primer Building to code resources Affordable housing tips Curbing evictions Urban to rural, a realtor’s story About the cover: Spring is (almost) in […]
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Vol. 54 No. 1 – Jan./Feb. 2019
Rethinking Procurements: What you need to know to make the process easier, better, faster About the cover: We kick off the year with a collection of articles about procurements.Admittedly, not the most electrifying topic, procurements are nevertheless an essential and heavily codified function of local government. As such, we believe that the discussions herein will […]
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Vol. 53 No. 10 – December 2018
VML’s new star: 2019 President Anita James Price Inside: 2019 General Assembly details About the cover: Anita James Price, council member from the “Star City” of Roanoke, is the new President of the Virginia Municipal League. VTC highlights Anita’s dedication to education and the City of Roanoke. Story begins on page 13. Download VTC […]
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Vol. 53 No. 9 – November 2018
An ounce of prevention: Putting a stop to zoning and land use liability lawsuits Also inside: VHDA works to make housing affordable for all Virginians Portsmouth historic districts celebrate centennial anniversaries About the cover: On those occasions that a municipality loses a zoning and land use lawsuit, the reason is almost always a failure to […]
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Vol. 53 No. 8 – October 2018
Environmental Quality and President’s Award Falls Church uses smart design to drive community and environmental improvements Inside: All Innovation Award winners, Annual Conference – recap and highlights About the cover: The City of Falls Church took home the 2018 VML President’s Award for their groundbreaking curbside food and organic waste collection program. The city overcame several challenges, from […]
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Vol. 53 No. 7 – Sept. 2018
Innovation is the key: Hampton’s rich history and vibrant future is on display Inside: The year in review On the cover: Vibrant Hampton is located on the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. It is graced with miles of shoreline and breathtaking water views and is literally in the heart of the Hampton Roads region and the center […]
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Vol. 53 No. 6 – July – Aug. 2018
The ultimate challenge: Providing educational opportunity for Virginia’s low-income children Inside: Annual Conference Preliminary Agenda About the cover: Creating a learning environment for economically-disadvantaged students, particularly where those students are concentrated in low-income schools, requires good leadership and hard work. The ability to provide quality leaders, engaged teachers, and additional services requires additional funding […]
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Vol. 53 No. 5 – June 2018
Powering up for the future: Energy bill creates new investments in the grid, renewables, and energy efficiency. Consumer credits, too. Inside: Conference Host City Night venue revealed. About the cover: Virginia is poised to power up for the feature following adoption of legislation during the 2018 session of the General Assembly. Learn about the effects […]
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Vol. 53 No. 4 – May 2018
It’s not a wrap: Legislature adjourns without a budget Inside: Innovation Awards call for entries About the cover: The 2018 session was supposed to be over and done before now, but it was not to be. The state budget for the 2018-2020 biennium still has to be adopted, leaving local governments in the dark about state […]
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Vol. 53 No. 3 – April 2018
How secure are you? Local governments confront cybersecurity and ransomeware threats Inside: Airports, localities and economic growth About the cover: Local governments have learned the hard way about the potential for cyberware threats and ransomware attacks. Find out the results of a survey on the top concerns of information technology professionals and learn what local […]
