Town and City
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.
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 comply with the statutory provisions of Virginia Code Chapter 15.2. These lawsuits are expensive, but the good news, as delivered by former vice mayor for the City of Richmond in this month’s cover article, is that a relatively small amount of preparedness can forestall the need for a cure.
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 helping residents get past the “gross” factor to transporting the high-water content material, to reduce waste going into the landfill and help the environment in the process. Learn more on page 9
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Vol. 49 No. 6 – July/Aug. 2014
Norfolk: To chart its future, a port city adapts Also inside: 2014 VML Annual Conference preview About the cover: Water – a defining characteristic of Norfolk throughout its history – remains at the heart of a city determined to adapt to the challenges confronting its future. Files: Download VTCJul-Aug14_web.pdf (3.01 MB)
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Vol. 49 No. 5 – Jun 2014
Redistricting: In search of a better solution Also inside: Harrisonburg embraces safe routes to school About the cover: Redistricting – the drawing of political maps – is arguably the most important factor in determining the political make-up of our state and country. A new bipartisan grassroots effort launched this year in Virginia is attempting to…
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Vol. 49 No. 4 – May 2014
So you’ve gone and gotten yourself elected: Now what? Also inside: 2014 General Assembly wrap-up About the cover: For newly-elected local government officials in Virginia, becoming more acquainted with their roles and responsibilities as soon as possible is crucial. This issue of Virginia Town & City was assembled to help these new officials perform their…
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Vol. 49 No. 3 – Apr 2014
What’s the buzz? : Historic downtown Bristol About the cover: When it comes to providing an exemplary downtown experience, it’s going to be hard to beat what Bristol has in store for visitors. Photograph by Malcolm J. Wilson. Files: Download VTCApr14_web.pdf (2.92 MB)
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Vol. 49 No. 2 – Mar 2014
Records Management: It’s the law and good business Also inside: A global look at local government management About the cover: The Virginia Public Records Act was created to ensure that the procedures used to manage and preserve public records are uniform across the state. The act is the foundation on which all public records, from…
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Vol. 49 No. 1 – Jan.Feb 2014
VML President David Helms, Mayor, Town of Marion Also inside: Southwest Virginia tourism partnership About the cover: Marion Mayor David Helms, pictured here in front of the Marion Volunteer Fire Department, was elected the 95th president of the Virginia Municipal League at the VML Annual Conference held in Arlington in October. Photograph by David Parsons.…
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Vol. 48, No. 10 – Dec 2013
VHDA helps communities in using tax credits for innovative housing About the cover: Martinsville, like many of the cities and towns across Virginia, is combining Low-Income Housing Tax Credits with other financing programs to revitalize their communities. Wayne D.P. Knox, Martinsville’s director of community development, stands in front of Martinsville Lofts. Originally a historic factory…
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Vol. 48, No. 9 – Nov 2013
VHDA helps communities in using tax credits for innovative housing About the cover: Martinsville, like many of the cities and towns across Virginia, is combining Low-Income Housing Tax Credits with other financing programs to revitalize their communities. Wayne D.P. Knox, Martinsville’s director of community development, stands in front of Martinsville Lofts. Originally a historic factory…
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Vol. 48, No. 8 – Oct 2013
2013 Annual Conference edition: Arlington – Dynamic urban villages do the landscape About the cover: Arlington is home to a number of “urban villages” – transit-oriented neighborhoods where shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and living and working space are knitted together in one vibrant place. Files: Download VTCOct13_Web.pdf (4.18 MB)
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Vol. 48, No. 7 – Sep 2013
2013 VML Achievement Awards – President’s Award: Virginia Beach – Planing initiative charted new direction for city About the cover: Thirty-six entries in six categories were received for judging in the 2013 VML Achievement Awards competition. The VML awards program is conducted annually to encourage and recognize excellence and innovation in Virginia local government. This…
