The Coalition to Protect Prince William County
UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot...Nothing is going to get better...It's not - The Lorax
In the midst of a pandemic no less…. This community still shows up to protect one its most unique assets – the Rural Crescent. Gainesville Commissioner Rick Berry said it so eloquently, “After reading all the emails, both pro and con on this application, and listening to the
Citizens expect sound land use policies based on what is in the best interest for everyone county-wide, not just based on one developer’s self-interest. We must have sustainable, available, good quality water for all residents. To do that we must plan to for sustainable water.
NOTE: Because the previous link for commissioner and supervisor email addresses just didn’t work, we have gone back to our reliable click-to-send format to get your own email message out – See below. There is a proposal being voted on which will substantially change our
Access and add your own personal message by clicking on “Read or Edit the Petition” in the yellow banner at the top of the form below. We have provided some introductory sentences, but intentionally left the remaining space blank so that you can type in your
There is a proposal being voted on which will substantially change our way of life, and our county as a whole. It is the largest proposed removal of Rural Crescent land to date – and if approved, will set a dangerous precedent. Take action NOW
Dear Chairman Milne and fellow Planning Commissioners, For nearly a decade the community has been opposed to Mid County Park and Estates (now repurposed as The Preserve at Long Forest Pak). It wasn’t a good plan then, and it isn’t a good plan now. They
By Daniel Berti Times Staff Writer The Prince William Board of County Supervisors will consider a proposal Tuesday to resurrect the bi-county parkway and expand the county’s data center overlay district as part of an economic development plan aimed at boosting a local economy struggling
By Daniel Berti Times Staff Writer The proposed Independent Hill Small Area plan Planning Commissioners went back and forth Wednesday over concerns about the Independent Hill Small Area Plan – a proposal that aims to lay the foundation for new development along the Va. 234
Dear Commissioners, It’s easy to forget important historical lessons when the crisis is in your rear view mirror. But for those of us that lived it, and fought against inappropriate data center placement, and advocated for a smart policy moving forward, we thought it important
If this feels like deja vu, when the last powerline struggle erupted right before Thanksgiving, you would be correct. The threat now is a proposed data center in Gainesville, which we believe will necessitate a new transmission line. This time, however, we are going to advocate
View the contents of the message by clicking on “Read or Edit the Petition” in the yellow banner at the top of the form below. Personalize your own message by entering your changes directly into the text of the message. Your personal input and story will
https://www.princewilliamtimes.com/news/planning-commission-delays-action-on-rural-zoning-changes/article_e1b555da-07c7-11ea-aee6-1bb2402a0ca0.html?fbclid=IwAR0Wfl_Vk_XbSVOhAc8RMVC3FbN3ft3oNx3CxXD0fkliMQrnSUcDXryrKcY By Daniel Berti Time Staff Writer Nov 15, 2019 Dividing line: Vint Hill Road currently serves as part of the rural crescent’s existing boundary line. As this aerial photograph shows, development to the east of Vint Hill Road, behind Cedar Point Elementary School, is
https://thederecho.blogspot.com/2019/11/is-county-setting-us-up-for-new-power.html It seems like nothing is ever easy in Prince William County as some just don’t want to play by the rules and staff seems ever willing to sprinkle Holy Water on their efforts. For those new to the area or that have been in
Planning Director Rebecca Horner acknowledged to the Planning Commission on October 23, 2019, that the newly proposed “Conservation” Residential zoning will enable extension of sewer and growth of high-density cluster housing anywhere within the Rural Crescent, if the plan is approved. Another farmer has already
By Jill Palermo Times Staff Writer Oct 25, 2019 Updated Oct 25, 2019 Rob House, a Prince William County farmer, speaks to the planning commission about the proposed rural preservation plan. The Prince William Planning Commission likely will not take a vote on the
(I was able to present some of this input in the 2 minutes permitted at the Planning Commission work session on October 23, 2019. Here is my complete input.) On September 30, 2019 Planning Director Rebecca Horner told public meeting attendees that “the intent is
https://www.princewilliamtimes.com/opinion/letter-no-need-to-build-more-houses-in-the-rural/article_ed593358-eb79-11e9-95da-3b2c97a357dc.html The how-do-we-help-developers approach to developing the county is clearly not resulting in sustainable communities. Instead, Prince William needs a new approach that re-focuses attention on the plan published Sept. 11 by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and the county’s commitment to that plan. Prince
Dear friends, neighbors, and supporters – At one point the evening of October 15, before citizen’s time ended, before the last and 52nd person spoke to protect the rural crescent and in support of the resolution to stop cluster development and sewer extension into the
https://www.princewilliamtimes.com/news/supervisors-reject-measure-aimed-at-limiting-rural-crescent-changes/article_436b74ce-f050-11e9-8389-6bcf8eeef019.html By Daniel Berti Times Staff Writer Oct 16, 2019 Kim Hosen, executive director of Prince William Conservation Alliance, speaks to the Prince William County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, Oct. 15 in support of a resolution to remove rural cluster developments and public sewer
https://www.princewilliamtimes.com/opinion/guest-opinion-citizens-have-already-spoken-on-the-rural-crescent/article_3602a620-eb7a-11e9-8f3f-c71eb68213bc.html By: Karen Sheehan October 9, 2019 The Prince William County planning office and planning commission are once again encouraging residents to submit more comments on proposed changes to the county’s rural area – something citizens have been doing for six years now. The problem