Town and City
Rethink your recreation!: Advice for successful outdoor adventures
Also inside:
- Shaping our future with play
- Outdoor fitness for adults
- Outdoor recreation – clean water connection
- 2022 the Virginia You Love survey results
About the cover: Any geologist glancing at our cover would immediately think, “Oh look, columnar joining!” For the non-geologists among our readers, this curious feature is formed by the heating and cooling of rock (typically basalt) causing columns (typically hexagonal) to form. Rock formations like these are found in places like New Zealand, Ireland, California, and…at Compton’s Peak in Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park. Learn more about the park, and other great outdoor recreation locations, inside! Cover photo courtesy Jessica Bowser.
New Frontiers in Affordable Housing
Inside:
- Financial Policy Intern Reports
- Spotlight on Chilhowie
About the cover: Between 1908 and 1940, it was possible to purchase a home from the Sears catalog. To many at the time, this seemed both odd and innovative. But while the process may have been different, the affordable homes themselves proved to be familiar and long lasting. In fact, many are still standing and happily occupied. Catalog homes (not to mention catalogs themselves) may be a thing of the past, but a new frontier in affordable housing beckons. In this issue of VTC you’ll learn more about how the affordable homes of the future will be put together employing new techniques such as CrossMod construction and 3D printing (like the home on the cover).
Words of wisdom: Our essay contest winners have real solutions for local issues
Inside:
- Let’s build better school facilities
- How to pay for school construction
- Get to Know: VML’s education Community Business Members
About the cover: It’s the May issue! So…May we present the statewide winner of this year’s VML “If I Were Mayor” essay contest: Charlotte Lieu of Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School in Falls Church. Astute readers may remember that Charlotte’s brother Preston graced the cover of VTC in May of 2020 for his winning entry. But while she certainly comes from a talented family, Charlotte’s achievements – and her great ideas – are all her own! Learn more inside.
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Vol. 56 No. 2 – March 2021
Energy for housing: Bringing efficiency and the environment under the same roof Inside: 2021 Innovation Awards. Call for Entries! See pages 21-23 About the cover: Environmental legislation passed by the 2020 General Assembly has raised the…
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Vol. 56 N0. 1 – Jan.Feb. 2021
Broadband now! Inside: Supreme Court Midterm for Local Governments 2020-21 Member Spotlight on City of Waynesboro The Towns of Loudoun About the cover: Working, studying, socializing…living online during the pandemic has made…
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Vol. 55 No. 10 – Dec. 2020
VML’s new president!: Galax Mayor Willie Greene Inside: Retiring members reflect on service 2021 VML Legislative Program On the cover: City of Galax native Willie Greene has worn many hats including (but certainly…
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Vol. 55 No. 9 – Nov. 2020
The Knowledge to Govern Inside: Three steps forward for environmental justice in Virginia Spotlights on Galax, Smithfield and Warsaw About the cover: How does the Dillon Rule work? What does…
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Vol. 55 No. 8 – Oct. 2020
Screen Time! : Annual Conference goes virtual Inside: Commentary: Pandemic relief Epidemic crisis Local Champions Norfolk: CARES T.E.A.M. About the cover: Remember when people got together in the same place at the same…
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Vol. 55 No. 7 – September 2020
A Norfolk State of mind: VML Annual Conference issue Inside: The 2020 year in review VA’s Economy vs. the Pandemic Member Spotlights …and more! About the cover: A virtual conference this…
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Vol. 55 No. 6 – July-Aug
Now entering Outside, VA Inside: Best Day Trip Destinations in Virginia Back to School Perspectives The Story of VML’s new logo About the cover: Soar to new heights, embrace adventure,…
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Vol. 55 No. 5 – June 2020
Hold on!: Transportation funding is shifting gears Also inside: An interview with Clerk of the House Suzette Denslow COVID-19 financial impacts on Virginia local governments About the the cover:…
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Vol. 55 No. 4 – May 2020
Get wise about the state of education today VML’s If I Were Mayor Essay Contest Statewide Winner is Preston Lieu Inside: Read the winning essays Thoughts from Virginia’s teachers…
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Vol. 55 No. 3 – April 2020
Take the extra step for Virginia’s environment Also inside: 2020 VML Local Champion Awards details Maintaining and operating parks and recreation during COVID-19 2020 VML Legislative Summary About the cover: Hey Virginia,…
