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When Poor Planning Hits Home: A Resident’s Perspective from Springfield Road
Yesterday on Springfield Road, a line of vehicles blocked driveways and created a dangerous situation for residents. One resident shared, “…we have a line of vehicles getting into Tranquility. These vehicles block our road and driveways. We have many elderly people that may need EMS or our homes could be on fire. These commercial vehicles… Continue reading When Poor Planning Hits Home: A Resident’s Perspective from Springfield Road
Hampton’s short-term rental plan backed by planning commission, heads to City Council
Insight on Short-Term Rentals: Lessons from Hampton Hampton's Planning Commission recently backed a proposal to regulate short-term rentals by dividing the city into zones and limiting rentals to 1% of homes per zone. This decision underscores the ongoing debate over balancing economic opportunities with community character and safety. As we observe Hampton's approach, it's crucial… Continue reading Hampton’s short-term rental plan backed by planning commission, heads to City Council
Once-contested York County development finally to start, but on a smaller scale.
The Fenton Mill development in York County is a project that has seen significant changes following community input. This article summarizes the project's progression from its initial proposal to its current, smaller-scale plan, highlighting the impact of our work and our community. Read the full story here.
Yorktown Citizens Continue Fight Against Princess Cruises
In our ongoing commitment to safeguarding Yorktown's environment and heritage, we bring to light the determined efforts of our community in resisting the expansion plans of Princess Cruises. This article delves into the passionate fight of Yorktown citizens to protect our river and town from the potential impacts of cruise ship tourism. It's a testament… Continue reading Yorktown Citizens Continue Fight Against Princess Cruises
Introduction to Our Position Statement on Cruise Ship Tourism in Yorktown Village
As stewards of Yorktown's rich historical heritage, the Conserve York County Foundation is dedicated to balancing the benefits of tourism with the preservation of our community's unique character and history. In light of recent developments regarding the high-volume cruise ship use of Yorktown Village, we have prepared a detailed position statement. This document reflects our… Continue reading Introduction to Our Position Statement on Cruise Ship Tourism in Yorktown Village
York County Board of Supervisors Candidates Stress Need for Transparency at Debate
Read the WYDaily Article below. York County Board of Supervisors Candidates Stress Need for Transparency at Debate
92.3FM The Tide: Hometown Radio Interview with Conserve York County Foundation
President Ron Struble and Vice President Steven F. Kennedy of the Conserve York County Foundation recently participated in a radio interview on 92.3FM The Tide’s Hometown Radio segment, providing insight into the foundation's inception, objectives, and future endeavors. The Conserve York County Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on environmental conservation and sustainable development, has established… Continue reading 92.3FM The Tide: Hometown Radio Interview with Conserve York County Foundation
York County Officials, Residents & Contractors at Odds over Springfield Road
Read the Virginia Gazette article: York County development leaves group of residents on a very rough road
Williamsburg Pottery Update
Read the Virginia Gazette article by Ben Swenson: Site near Williamsburg Pottery likely to become home to industrial park
‘No Rezoning’ | Group pushing back against proposed residential development in York County
The Planning Commission will review the application on November 18 and make a recommendation that will then go to the Board of Supervisor, at earliest in December. YORK COUNTY, Va. — It’s a proposal in York County drawing lots of pushback. A group of residents is saying no to a planned development near their homes.… Continue reading ‘No Rezoning’ | Group pushing back against proposed residential development in York County
With more than 100 residents in attendance, York Planning Commission denies approval of rezoning for Fenton Mill project
More than 20 years ago, Laura Lawrence saw a brochure encouraging visitors to a rural area of Virginia, where one could live among the eagles, bluebirds, farms and winding roads. That brochure for Skimino Landing Estates helped Lawrence and her husband decide to move to the upper part of York County, where they still live… Continue reading With more than 100 residents in attendance, York Planning Commission denies approval of rezoning for Fenton Mill project
Number of homes reduced, commercial component eliminated on proposed York County development Fenton Mill
The developer who wants to build on a large swath of upper York County has altered the initial plan, dropping the number of proposed homes by more than 200 and taking out the commercial component. Developer Lamont Myers, one of the owners of Fenton Mills Associates LLC, submitted a new summary of his plans to the county… Continue reading Number of homes reduced, commercial component eliminated on proposed York County development Fenton Mill
In upper York County, a rural area is turning into a development hot spot
As the crews on Interstate 64 work on widening an 8 mile, upper York County stretch of Hampton Roads’ main highway connection west, one of the Peninsula’s few rural corners is becoming a development hot spot. Crews are clearing ground off Waller Mill road, on the Carr’s Hill Tract that Colonial Williamsburg sold earlier this… Continue reading In upper York County, a rural area is turning into a development hot spot
York-based developer plans 836-homes, mixed-use site in upper part of county
A Yorktown developer wants to build as many as 836 homes on undeveloped land south of Newman Road in upper York County, between Fenton Mill and Barlow roads. The mixed-use development would be worth more than $300 million, generating some $1.3 million in taxes for York County, according to the developer’s application to rezone the… Continue reading York-based developer plans 836-homes, mixed-use site in upper part of county
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