Living Towns FY 04 Summary. June 30, 2004

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1 Living Towns FY 04 Summary June 30, 2004 Town of Ashland Counties of Charles City Chesterfield Goochland Hanover Henrico New Kent Powhatan City of Richmond Richmond Regional Planning District Commission 2104 West Laburnum Avenue, Suite 101 Richmond, Virginia Phone: (804) Fax: (804)

2 Richmond Regional Planning District Commission Planning district commissions make government more efficient and effective through coordinated planning and program analysis. Virginia's General Assembly created planning districts in 1968 under the authority of the Virginia Area Development Act - revised as the Regional Cooperation Act in to promote orderly and efficient development of the physical, social and economic elements of the districts. Through planning district commissions, now 21 in number, local governments solve mutual problems which cross boundary lines and obtain expertise from professional staffs and advice on making the most of scarce taxpayer dollars through intergovernmental cooperation. Members Town of Ashland Angela L. LaCombe Charles City County Michael L. Holmes Chesterfield County Edward B. Barber Kelly E. Miller Sherman W. Litton R.M. Dickie King George A. Roarty Arthur S. Warren Renny B. Humphrey Goochland County Malvern R. Butler Frank M. Hartz Hanover County John G. Dankos, Jr. Elizabeth W. Moorhouse John E. Gordon, Jr. Robert R. Setliff Henrico County James B. Donati, Jr. Richard W. Glover David A. Kaechele Patricia S. O Bannon Gentry Bell Lisa D. Ware Frank J. Thornton New Kent County Mark S. Daniel Stran L. Trout Powhatan County Russel E. Holland Richard W. Ayers City of Richmond Delores L. McQuinn William J. Pantele Peter R. Grimm John C. Grier (Citizen Representative) Staff Paul E. Fisher Executive Director Jo A. Evans Assistant Executive Director Peter M. Sweetland Finance and Contracts Administrator Patricia A. Villa Communications Coordinator Daniel N. Lysy Director of Transportation Michael O. Clements Principal Planner Lawrence C. Hagin Principal Planner Jin H. Lee Senior Planner James N. Britton Associate Planner + Principal project staff Jacqueline S. Stewart+ Director of Planning & Info. Systems Michelle E. Fults Principal Planner Christine H. Fix+ Senior Planner Joseph M. Ndanga Senior Planner Leigh R. Medford Planning Technician GIS Katherine E. Barrett Executive Secretary Rhonda J. Bailey Administrative Secretary Sharon E. Robeson Administrative Secretary Demetra N. Jones Receptionist/Secretary

3 Acknowledgement Prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, and the Virginia Department of Transportation. Disclaimer The contents of this document reflect the views of the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission. The Commission is responsible for the facts and the accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) or the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). This report does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation. FHWA or VDOT acceptance of this document as evidence of fulfillment of the objectives of the rural transportation planning program does not constitute endorsement/approval of the need for any recommended improvements nor does it constitute approval of their location and design or a commitment to fund any such improvements. Additional project level environmental impact assessments and/or studies of alternatives may be necessary.

4 Living Towns Table of Contents INTRODUCTION TO LIVING TOWNS...2 APPLICATION OF LIVING TOWNS IN THE RICHMOND REGION...3 THE FUTURE...3 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS / HANDOUTS of 9

5 Living Towns Introduction to Living Towns Living Towns is a place-centered growth strategy originated in Virginia s Northern Shenandoah Valley by counties wishing to balance rural and urban serviced growth within their territory and avoid border to border suburbanization. Established in 1998, Living Towns created a forum for networking among those communities interested in revitalization and sustainability in a modern world while maintaining their historic heritage. The guiding principle of Living Towns is the establishment of the presence of a modern quality of life in a community, without which is difficult to generate traffic, local or tourist. Five counties of the Northern Shenandoah Valley are currently pursuing balanced-growth strategies in response to the economic needs of citizens and pressures from the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Statistical Area. To this effect, the Living Towns program established several goals for the region designed to balance growth and create a regional community. These goals include: Share ideas for quality of life in towns and in cities the original smart growth strategy. Enhance preservation and maintenance of the Shenandoah Valley s historic and natural heritage with priority given to the retention of historic structures, landscapes, and community values. Utilize heritage themes of the colonial period, the early national era, the westward movement of settlers and the early 20 th Century for community identity, development, and tourism. Participate in local and regional research and interpretation of history to make heritage an integral part of the modern Shenandoah Valley. Work to enhance the Shenandoah Valley National Battlefields Historic District and the Belle Grove and Cedar Creek National Historical Park as a framework and focus for the historic quality of life, supporting tourism without compromising community values. Coordinate state resources in the Department of Historic Resources, the Department of Conservation and Recreation, and the Department of Transportation in support of Living Town goals. Use Main Street Program resources from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development where possible. With positive intent, network and integrate private, public and private non-profit resources both in the region and those accessible to it, to build, maintain and enhance the sense of place for the Shenandoah Valley, its incorporated towns and cities, rural communities, and county open spaces. Deploy technology effectively but not intrusively for local and regional communications, transportation, and economic vitality expanding public-private partnerships. Become a focal point in local comprehensive planning for integration of pedestrian, bicycle, and intermodal transportation facilities to achieve safe, efficient, and pleasurable circulation locally, county-wide, and regionally, thus contributing to 2 of 9

6 Living Towns orderly growth and development in the Northern Shenandoah Valley and the protection of both water resources and air quality. Application of Living Towns in the Richmond region The Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions has encouraged other PDCs to help bring this initiative to other parts of the state. The Richmond Regional Planning District Commission (RRPDC) has been charged with introducing Living Towns to the Greater Richmond Metropolitan area. Obviously, the Richmond region is unique from the Northern Shenandoah Valley region in several ways. Most significantly, the Richmond region contains a diverse mix of urban and rural areas. The Living Towns program, which is designed to focus on the renewal of small towns, is best suited for rural applications in the Richmond area. Specifically, these include the villages, and cross road communities of Charles City, Goochland, New Kent, and Powhatan counties. In many cases, these areas already exhibit much of what makes a Living Town. They are compact and concentrated, offer a diverse array of uses, contain locally owned businesses, and are often bikable and walkable. However, many of these areas contain opportunities for enhanced economic development, the promotion of existing natural and historic resources, improved infrastructure, and better cooperation between all players in creating sustainable villages. The initial goal of bringing Living Towns to the Richmond region is to create a forum for discussion and coordination. This is an opportunity for each jurisdiction to showcase their achievements towards balancing growth while learning from other agencies. It is an opportunity to work together to promote the rural riches of the region by spanning the gaps across localities and between public and private resources. The Future On June 24, 2004 planning staff from the Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission (NSVRC) and RRPDC presented the concept of Living Towns to the Goochland County Planning Commission at their monthly meeting. Mr. Tom Christoffel from the NSVRC gave an interesting presentation to the planning commission about the Living Towns program, how it was started, and shared several of their success stories. Uniting separate and distinct towns within the five county region truly started at the grassroots level with one of the participating towns spearheading the program and agreeing to be the first host of the Living Towns annual seminar series. Noting the development trends of the four rural counties of the Richmond region, RRPDC staff believe that the Living Towns concept can be reformed into a Living Villages program for the Richmond region. Several local governments within the region have adopted local comprehensive plans that designate specific nodes of development 3 of 9

7 Living Towns located at historical crossroads and villages within the county. Goochland County was one of the first to adopt this type of comprehensive plan proposing village development. Given that Goochland County has been in the forefront for the region in developing historical villages and drafting village plans for each of the county s villages, makes Goochland an ideal choice to spearhead the Living Village program and be the first host community. After the presentation on Living Towns, the planning commission agreed to pursue the goal of cooperating and discussing development issues with other local governments of the Richmond region to begin a Living Villages seminar in the region. If the initiative exists with other rural local government of the region, steps should be taken to develop goals for the region similar to what exists for the Northern Shenandoah Valley region. These goals should seek to balance growth and foster the revitalization and sustainability of communities. These goals should identify and build upon the assets that exist in the Richmond region and take advantage of these unique opportunities. The Living Villages forum should serve not only to develop these goals, but to provide the ideas and resources for achieving them. 4 of 9

8 Living Towns Supporting Documents / Handouts 5 of 9

9 Living Towns LIVING TOWNS WORKSHOP AGENDA 1. Introduction of participants. 2. Presentation of Living Towns concept. What is a Living Town? What is the purpose of the forum? (Possible discussion of parallels with the Virginia Main Street Program.) 3. Highlights of local achievements with special attention given to the host village. Identification of assets and opportunities present. 4. Working session to identify specific improvements in the host village. Analysis and discussion of alternatives and methodologies to achieve specific improvements. Identification of resources available. 5. Discussion of future Living Towns workshops in the Richmond area and the feasibility of developing regional goals. ATTENDEES Local government staff from all interested jurisdictions Elected officials from all interested jurisdictions Citizens (residents and business owners) Interested professionals (developers, attorneys, architects, consultants, etc.) 6 of 9

10 Living Towns Living Villages Goals and Proposed Benchmarking The Living Villages program will be modeled after the very successful Living Towns program. Living Towns was established in 1998 for the purpose of networking among those communities that were focusing on the historic heritage and proactive in the continuous renewal that is required by the modern world. The Northern Shenandoah Valley works as a regional community. Its municipalities are local and regional centers within the five county region. The five counties of the region are pursuing balanced-growth strategies in response to the economic needs of citizens and pressures from the Washington, D.C. MSA. As shown in the map above, it is a geographic center for the Mid-Atlantic U.S. The quad-state area including West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia is a working core. More geographic detail is shown on the map below. 7 of 9

11 Living Towns Living Town Goals: Share ideas for quality of life in towns and in cities - the original smart growth strategy. Enhance preservation and maintenance of the Shenandoah Valley's historic and natural heritage. Utilize pre-revolutionary war, ante-bellum, Civil War, and post Civil War heritage themes for community identity, development, and tourism. Participate in local and regional research and interpretation of history to make living history a part of the modern Shenandoah Valley. Work to enhance the Shenandoah Valley National Battlefields Historic District as a framework and focus for Quality of Life and tourism. Integrate state resources in the Department of Historic Resources, the Department of Conservation and Recreation, etc. Use Main Street Program resources where possible. With positive intent, integrate private, public, and private non-profit resources both in the region and those accessible to it, to build, maintain, and enhance the sense of place for the Shenandoah Valley, its incorporated towns and cities, rural communities, and county open spaces. 8 of 9

12 Living Towns Living Towns Planning Needs Tom Christoffel, AICP Updated as of 2/12/02 1. Sponsoring Town, meeting location, planning committee with a regional moderator and local coordinator for the process. Planning committees in Northern Shenandoah Valley have been NSVRC Planner, DHR Regional Office Director, Town Planner Clerk or Manager, plus other Town staff, Chamber of Commerce Representatives, Council members. is an important coordinating device. 2. Set up a meeting schedule (Woodstock example year lead time) Regular day, e.g. 3rd Wednesday - Quarterly November 21 optional February 20, 2002 May 15, 2002 June 12 (2nd Wednesday) August 5 mail flyer August 21 September 11 (2nd Wed. -optional) October 16 Living Towns 2002 October 30 Debrief Begin 2003 Planning 3. Planning tasks (a) Select location - downtown area/pay attention to nearby parking (b) Develop agenda and get speakers; provide good food; determine need for sound system & a-v for presentations (c) Recruit partners Town, RC, Historic Resources local businesses may donate items (d) Develop flyer, have printed and mail lead time for receipt 6 weeks have partners distribute flyers too (e) Town collects meeting funds and pays bills from that fund. (f) Meeting setup and directional signage if needed. (g) Noon time activity tour showcases the host Town. 4. Plan with the assumption there will be a second year get evaluation comments and debrief after meeting Steps2LivingTowns 9 of 9

13 "Living Towns Northern Shenandoah Valley" Living Towns" is a place-centered growth strategy for Virginia s Northern Shenandoah Valley (NSV) counties that wish to balance rural and urban serviced growth within their territory and avoid border to border suburbanization. Networked by the relationships and roads of its historic settlement, access within and to this mid-atlantic region has been enhanced by modern transportation and communications. Using a "regional community" approach generates economies of scale and scope, making the NSV more competitive as it enhances quality of life. The five counties and fifteen municipalities maximize their combined 2002 population of 193,000. The levels of community: q Living Towns (incorporated municipalities in or surrounded by a county): The Towns of Berryville, Boyce, Edinburg, Front Royal, Luray, Middletown, New Market, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah, Stanley, Stephens City, Strasburg, Toms Brook, Woodstock and Winchester City. q Balanced Growth Counties (unincorporated urban services areas - village centers - rural): The Counties of Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren. q Regional Community Northern Shenandoah Valley/Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Historic District History We want to meet with other towns that are doing something with their historic heritage. That s what Linden Butch Fravel, Planning Commissioner, Town of Stephens City (population 1,200) said in The issue faced by Stephens City and the other municipalities in the Shenandoah Valley was that the majority of population growth was occurring outside the corporate limits, even though County plans supported growth in and around towns. The term Living Towns was developed to express both the goal and the continual renewal process that municipalities faced. Planning District 7 only had one city Winchester, but they had a defined Old Town, so the term was inclusive of all. The first Living Towns event was October 21, 1997 in Stephens City. A simple "Living Towns" test is as follows: q You can get a good cup of coffee and a piece of dark chocolate. If you are very lucky, you can get fresh bakery. q Why? These amenities are an indicator of the presence of modern Quality of Life. Without such amenities, including good restaurants, it is tough to get traffic - local or tourist.

14 Program Goals : "Living Towns; Balanced Growth Counties; Regional Community" q Share ideas for quality of life in towns & cities - the original smart growth strategy. q Enhance preservation and maintenance of the Shenandoah Valley's historic and natural heritage with priority given to the retention of historic structures, landscapes and community values. q Utilize heritage themes of the Colonial period, the early national era, the westward movement of settlers and the early 20 th Century for community identity, development and tourism q Participate in local and regional research and interpretation of history to make heritage an integral part of the modern Shenandoah Valley q Work to enhance the Shenandoah Valley National Battlefields Historic District and the Belle Grove and Cedar Creek National Historical Park as a framework and focus for the historic quality of life, supporting tourism without compromising community values. q Coordinate State resources in the Department of Historic Resources, the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Department of Transportation in support of living town goals. Use Main Street Program resources where possible. q With positive intent, network and integrate private, public and private non-profit resources both in the region and those accessible to it, to build, maintain and enhance the sense of place for the Shenandoah Valley, its incorporated towns and cities, rural communities and county open spaces. q Deploy technology effectively but not intrusively for local and regional communications, transportation and economic vitality expanding public-private partnerships. q Become a focal point in local comprehensive planning for integration of pedestrian, bicycle and intermodal transportation facilities to achieve safe, efficient and pleasurable circulation locally, county-wide and regionally, thus contributing to orderly growth and development in the Northern Shenandoah Valley and the protection of both water resources and air quality. For further information contact: Tom Christoffel, Senior Planner Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission 103 E. Sixth St. Front Royal, VA Phone: tchrist@shentel.net 2003 Reproduce freely with attribution. National Association of Development Organizations Innovation Award Living Towns Goals5

15 "Living Towns; Balanced Growth Counties; Regional Community" Virginia s Northern Shenandoah Valley Tom Christoffel, AICP, Senior Planner Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission Potomac Heritage Partnership Rural and Agritourism Conference June 19, 2003

16 Introduction The Living Towns program was established in 1997 for the purpose of networking among those communities in the Northern Shenandoah Valley that were focusing on the historic heritage and proactive in the continuous renewal that is required by the modern world. 2

17 Living Town Test You can get a good cup of coffee and a piece of dark chocolate. If you are very lucky, you can get fresh bakery. Why? These amenities are an indicator of the presence of modern Quality of Life. Without such amenities, including good restaurants, it is tough to get traffic local or tourist. 3

18 Historical Geography The Potomac & the Northern Shenandoah Valley 4

19 Today: Location, Location, Location 5

20 The Region is Central to the Mid-Atlantic Towns are miles from Washington, D.C. Second home housing location since 1960 s As of 1992 Clarke and Warren Counties in MSA due to commuting. Region growth 106,372 to 189, Goal Towns be growth centers Utilize Civil War Heritage 6

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22 But: Regional Economic Factors Intrude Exurban growth is driven by metro housing cost. NSV gets commuters & gentry Adjusted Gross Incomes(AGI) total and married couple show the economic relationships on one measure. NSV - $3.0 billion - $45,102 Median Married Couples Northern Virginia - $60 billion - $76,761 Median Married Couples Rappahannock-Rapidan (Warrenton 29 Corridor) - $2.8 billion - $53,808 Median Married Couples Virginia - $143 billion - $53,745 Median Married Couples 8

23 1997 Living Towns Stephens City Butch Fravel Town Planning Commissioner We want to meet with other towns that are doing something with historic heritage. Living Towns term coined to reflect the goal and the ongoing renewal process for communities. Topics Economic Benefits of Heritage Stewardship Stephens City as Model/Vision Taking Stock of Historic Resources The Main Street Approach Organizing a Town Charrette Lunch & Walking Tour County-Town Cooperation Heritage Tourism Development Citizen Involvement and Networking Success The 40 attendees wanted more. 9

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25 Program Goals Enhance preservation and maintenance of the Shenandoah Valley's historic and natural heritage with priority given to the retention of historic structures, landscapes and community values. Utilize heritage themes of the Colonial period, the early national era, the westward movement of settlers and the early 20 th Century for community identity, development and tourism Participate in local and regional research and interpretation of history to make heritage an integral part of the modern Shenandoah Valley Work to enhance the Shenandoah Valley National Battlefields Historic District and the Belle Grove and Cedar Creek National Historical Park as a framework and focus for the historic quality of life, supporting tourism without compromising community values. Coordinate State resources in the Department of Historic Resources, the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Department of Transportation in support of living town goals. Use Main Street Program resources where possible. 11

26 ... continued With positive intent, network and integrate private, public and private non-profit resources both in the region and those accessible to it, to build, maintain and enhance the sense of place for the Shenandoah Valley, its incorporated towns and cities, rural communities and county open spaces. Deploy technology effectively but not intrusively for local and regional communications, transportation and economic vitality expanding public-private partnerships. Become a focal point in local comprehensive planning for integration of pedestrian, bicycle and intermodal transportation facilities to achieve safe, efficient and pleasurable circulation locally, county-wide and regionally, thus contributing to orderly growth and development in the Northern Shenandoah Valley and the protection of both water resources and air quality. 12

27 How Does it Work? Is it transferable? The Living Towns host community volunteers. The event is designed by a local/regional committee. Presentations showcase the host and bring to bear information on the issues they face which are common to towns. The walking tour is a key element towns even work in the rain. Time is built into the program for networking. Events are scheduled through the year under the Living Towns banner. Living Towns - Orange was held in 2002 and Warrenton was just held. It has crossed into the Rappahannock-Rapidan and others are considering it. 13

28 Living Towns Program Progression 1998 Strasburg - The Valley Pike 1999 Front Royal - The Route 340 Corridor The Other Valley Pike 2000 Middletown - A Living Town Recipe: Heritage, Town Scale and the Arts 2001 New Market "Old Crossroads - New Crossroads" Challenges for the Living Town! 2002 Woodstock - Design Matters! 2003 Berryville - Towns and Counties Partners In Planning September 17 14

29 Living Towns has become: a place-centered growth strategy for Northern Shenandoah Valley counties that wish to balance rural and urban serviced growth within their territory and avoid border to border suburbanization. Using a "regional community" approach generates economies of scale and scope, making the NSV more competitive as it enhances quality of life. The five counties and fifteen municipalities maximize their combined 2002 population of 193,000. Living Towns (incorporated municipalities in or surrounded by a county) Balanced Growth Counties (unincorporated urban services areas - village centers - rural) Regional Community (frameworks - Northern Shenandoah Valley/Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Historic District/Shenandoah Valley Watersheds/Airshed) 15

30 Contact Tom Christoffel, AICP, Senior Planner Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission 103 E. Sixth Street - Front Royal, VA tchrist@shentel.net Web: Phone: Reproduce freely with attribution. 16

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32 Program Goals: Share ideas for quality of life in towns & cities - the original smart growth strategy. Enhance preservation and maintenance of the Shenandoah Valley s historic and natural heritage with priority given to the retention of historic structures, landscapes and community values. Utilize heritage themes of the Colonial period, the early national era, the westward movement of settlers and the early 20 th Century for community identity, development and tourism Participate in local and regional research and interpretation of history to make heritage an integral part of the modern Shenandoah Valley Work to enhance the Shenandoah Valley National Battlefields Historic District and the Belle Grove and Cedar Creek National Historical Park as a framework and focus for the historic quality of life, supporting tourism without compromising community values. Coordinate State resources in the Department of Historic Resources, the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Department of Transportation in support of living town goals. Use Main Street Program resources where possible. With positive intent, network and integrate private, public and private non-profit resources both in the region and those accessible to it, to build, maintain and enhance the sense of place for the Shenandoah Valley, its incorporated towns and cities, rural communities and county open spaces. Deploy technology effectively but not intrusively for local and regional communications, transportation and economic vitality expanding public-private partnerships. Become a focal point in local comprehensive planning for integration of pedestrian, bicycle and intermodal transportation facilities to achieve safe, efficient and pleasurable circulation locally, county-wide and regionally, thus contributing to orderly growth and development in the Northern Shenandoah Valley and the protection of both water resources and air quality. Sponsoring Organizations: Town of Berryville County of Clarke Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation Virginia Department of Historic Resources Virginia Department of Transportation Marsh Institute, Shenandoah University Downtown Berryville, Inc. Old Town Neighborhood Association Shenandoah Preservation League Sponsors Emeritus: Town of Stephens City 1997 The First Living Towns Conference Town of Strasburg 1998 Town of Front Royal 1999 Town of Middletown 2000 Town of New Market 2001 Town of Woodstock 2002 Town of Berryville 23 E. Main St. Berryville, VA The Barns of Rose Hill Living Towns Northern Shenandoah Valley 2003: Towns & Counties Partners in Planning Town of Berryville Clarke County Wednesday September 17, 2003 Parish Hall Grace Episcopal Church 110 N. Church Street Berryville, Virginia (540) Living Towns Living Towns is a place-centered growth strategy for Virginia s Northern Shenandoah Valley (NSV) counties that wish to balance rural and urban serviced growth within their territory and avoid border to border suburbanization. Networked by the relationships and roads of its historic settlement, access within and to this mid- Atlantic region has been enhanced by modern transportation and communications. Using a regional community approach generates economies of scale and scope, making the NSV more competitive as it enhances quality of life. The five counties and fifteen municipalities maximize their combined 2002 population of 193,000. The levels of community are: Living Towns (incorporated municipalities in or surrounded by a county): The Towns of Berryville, Boyce, Edinburg, Front Royal, Luray, Middletown, New Market, Mt. Jackson, Shenandoah, Stanley, Stephens City, Strasburg, Toms Brook, Woodstock and Winchester City. Balanced Growth Counties (unincorporated urban services areas village centers rural): The Counties of Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, and Warren. Regional Community Northern Shenandoah Valley/Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Historic District Rosemont

33 Registration 8:30 am Wednesday September 17, 2003 Parish Hall Grace Episcopal Church 110 N. Church Street Berryville, Virginia Register by August 29 & save 20% Registration covers lunch, refreshments, and meeting materials. The cost is $20 for registration mailed by August 29; $25 for registration September 1 and after. Please make checks payable to the Town of Berryville. Name: Position/Title: Locality: Address: Daytime Phone: Send complete information and check to: Dianne MacMillan Town Clerk Town of Berryville 23 E. Main St. Berryville, VA Phone: Fax: bvplan@shentel.net Cut here and mail to address below. Living Towns 2003: Towns and Counties Partners in Planning Agenda Wednesday, September 17, 2003 Parish Hall Grace Episcopal Church Beginning promptly at 9:00 a.m. 8:30 am Registration, Continental Breakfast, Networking Bank of Clarke County 9:00 Welcomes Mayor Rick Sponseller, Berryville John Staelin, Chairman, Clarke County Board of Supervisors Bob Sager, Chairman, Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission 9:10 It s Fundamental: The Foundation of the Berryville-Clarke County Partnership Tom Christoffel, Moderator 10:30 Break A Partnered Planning Vision The Berryville Area Plan and Annexation Agreement Jack Hardesty, former Chairman, Clarke County Board of Supervisors Mayor Rick Sponseller, Berryville Bob Lee, former Clarke County Administrator Partnering on Plan Implementation Town & County Development Coordination Chuck Johnston, Planning Administrator, Clarke County Keith R. Dalton, Town Manager, Berryville 10:45 Vibrant Towns: What others are doing! Christy Dunkle, Moderator Shepherdstown, West Virginia Cindy Cook, Town Council, President, Historic Shepherdstown Commission Town of Orange, Virginia Jay Harrison, Executive Director, Orange Downtown Alliance, Inc. Berkeley Springs, West Virginia Jeanne Mozier, V.P., Travel Berkeley Springs & V.P., Berkeley Springs Chamber of Commerce 11:50 Lunch 12:45 pm Berryville Walking Tour 2:00 Breakout Workshops Presentations with group discussion and action proposals for Living Towns. A. COMMUNITY CIRCULATION Chuck Johnston, Moderator Traffic Calming, Bikes, Pedestrians, Regional Mobility Small Town Integration Scottsville and Louisa Harrison Bright Rue, Executive Director, Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission B. TOWN ENLIVENMENT REVITALIZATION, BEAUTIFICATION AND THE ARTS Christy Dunkle, Moderator Streetscape Design and Implementation The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Charles Town, West Virginia Jane Arnett, City Manager and Larry Johnson, Chester Engineers How did those flowers get all over Front Royal s public spaces? Louise Labarca, Co-Chair, The Beautification of Front Royal Committee Music Enlivens Towns Peter H. Dunning, President & Artistic Director, Bluemont Concert Series C. MAIN STREET ECONOMIC VIABILITY: MAKING IT HAPPEN! Richard Downer, Living Towns Planning Committee - Moderator Woodstock Blood, Sweat & Cheers Jane Beasley, Business Enhancement Coordinator, Woodstock 3:15 Adjourn Edinburg An Overnight Success in Only 20 Years Dan Harshman, Mayor/Town Manager, Edinburg Berryville Working Within Limits Susi Bailey, Executive Director, Downtown Berryville, Inc. and John Sours, Economic Development Director, Clarke County Living Towns 2004: Winchester Living Towns 2005: Luray 3:45 All invited for cookies & punch at Rosemont, the former estate of Harry F. Byrd, Senior Sponsored by Downtown Berryville, Inc. Rosemont was once home of the late Harry F. Byrd Sr., governor of Virginia from 1926 to 1930 and a U.S. senator from 1933 to Rosemont is owned by Randolph and Susan Jones who bought the home in The 190-year-old, 13-bedroom home sits on 57 acres on West Main St. in Berryville. More information online at the Winchester Star TheWinchesterStar/020330/Life_Garden.asp Directions and Parking Berryville is located at the intersection of U.S. Route 340 (Buckmarsh St.) and Virginia Route 7 (Main St.). The Parish Hall is located at 110 North Church Street, VA MapQuest will generate driving directions. From Main, turn north on Church Street and right on Liberty Street. There will be parking at the Church. Look for signs for other parking.