Town and City
It’s Time to Recharge: 2019 Energy Issue
Inside:
- A history of energy production in Virginia
- Why storage is the green energy problem to solve
- Expert information on municipal net metering
- And more!
About the cover: It’s been a year since we looked at energy, so it’s time for a recharge! Keeping the lights on can be complicated, expensive and, well, electrifying. Complicated, because a modern power grid is a multi-faceted network in need of constant monitoring and upkeep. Expensive, because producing and distributing energy takes advanced equipment and smart people to run it. Electrifying, because so many new, exciting things are in the works for power in Virginia. Find out more inside this issue.
Building Strong Children: Youth Programs in Virginia
In this issue:
- Outstanding youth programs
- Essay contest winners
- Innovation awards
About the cover: This one is all about the kids as we celebrate the winners of VML’s “If I Were Mayor” essay contest (see page 21) and riff on an observation made about education made more than 100 years ago that is as true today as it was then. Learn more on page 10.
Navigating the new disruption economy: Insight, analysis and advice on technologies reshaping the municipal landscape.
Inside:
- Disruption economy
- 2019 General Assembly wrap-up
- Innovation Awards entry details
About the cover: Look out Virginians! Scooters on your streets, short-term rentals in your neighborhoods, and solar panels in the pastures on the outskirts of town. What do these and other “disruption economy” offerings mean to your locality and employment as-a-whole across the Commonwealth? We take a look.
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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…
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Vol. 48, No. 6 – Jul/Aug 2013
WATER: Complicated issues require comprehensive response starting now About the cover: A host of regulatory and environmental issues related to water threaten to swamp Virginia local governments unless a comprehensive, coordinated response is forthcoming. Illustration by Manuel Timbreza. Files: Download VTCJulAug_Web.pdf (4.66 MB)
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Vol. 48, No. 5 – Jun 2013
Smithfield: Town gains acclaim as beautification success story About the cover: The Town of Smithfield in Isle of Wight County has won national acclaim for its numerous beautification efforts, which are reflected in this image of Hayden’s Lane, an idyllic pathway between two busy downtown streets. The adjoining space is used regularly for small ceremonies…
